Mother-daughter duo behind “Dork Diaries” talk about new full-color edition

Mother-daughter duo of “Dork Diaries” on new edition and messages in series

BOOK 1 FULL-COLOR EDITION: SNEAK PEEK #1

Hi everyone! I am SO excited to post the first excerpt from my brand-new FULL COLOR book, DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT-SO-FABULOUS LIFE!  

I hope you enjoy reading it and find my new artwork even more inspiring as it gives you a realistic glimpse into my exciting and colorful world!

Just click on the link below to read the first installment of my SNEAK PEEK. Enjoy !   And don’t forget to check back next week for SNEAK PEEK #2!   

Dork Diaries Fall Book Tour

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DORK DIARIES 1: TALES FROM A NOT-SO-FABULOUS LIFE *Full Color

A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE!

OMG! I had the coolest idea for my mom on Mother’s Day. I gave her a one-of-a kind drawing and a GINORMOUS bouquet of roses!! We had the best day, EVER! 

WHICH COOL ST. PATRICK’S DAY OUTFIT MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY?!

What’s up, lucky charms! 

It’s that MAGICAL time of year again when we all have the perfect excuse to wear an OBNOXIOUS amount of GREEN! On Monday, March 17^th, we eat way too many shamrock-shaped snacks, and totally random people suddenly think it’s cool to PINCH you if you forget to wear green. Seriously, like WHO made up that stupid rule, and WHY is it STILL a thing?! 

To be honest, we look forward to seeing who will wear the coolest outfit, who will totally forget to wear green, and who will get pinched the most times this year. Personally, we’re HOPING it’s MacKenzie Hollister!! Just Kidding . NOT!! !!  She ALWAYS shows up to school wearing a ton of green, gold, and glitter! Plus, she’ll be wearing at least five layers of her brand-new St. Patrick’s Day Emerald Envy, Rainbow Rush, Shamrock Shimmer, Lucky Lip Gloss!! And, as she sashays down the hall, she’ll make a public service announcement: 

“Yes, people, I have arrived! I am the epitome of St. Paddy’s Day Perfection! Check out my dewy Celtic glow, and I’m NOT even Irish! Now, bow down before my green, glam, shamrock-glittered greatness, you wanna be PRETENDERS! Toodles!”

Then she’ll sashay AWAY!  We just HATE it when that girl sashays! 

Have YOU decided which epic St. Paddy’s Day outfit you’re going to wear?!  What’s YOUR go-to fashion vibe? Will YOU be the most stylish leprechaun at YOUR school this year?  Or are you just there for the shamrock shakes, green cupcakes, and to pinch unsuspecting classmates caught not wearing green?

 If you want to know which St. Patrick’s Day OUTFIT matches YOUR personality, take our FUN QUIZ to find out! 

Then, shamROCK your MAGICAL St. Paddy’s Day style!! 

Bratty Brianna Strikes Again!

“Nikki, sweetheart, watch Brianna for me while I grab something from the next aisle over!” 

That’s Mom-speak for Sorry dear, but you’re about to be publicly humiliated by your uncontrollable bratty little sister. 

The moment Mom turned her back, Brianna took off running in the opposite direction.  How can a 3-foot something pigtailed little gremlin literally vanish at the blink of an eye. POOF! GONE! One second, she was right beside me, and the next, she had disappeared into thin air. 

“Brianna! Where are you?!” I whisper shouted. 

Hoping my mom wouldn’t realize that I’ve lost my sister, I quickly searched aisle after aisle looking for Brianna. She was nowhere to be found. Then I remembered that she had begged mom to get her a box of Princess Sugar Plum cereal so ran towards the breakfast food aisle. The moment I turned the corner I could see Brianna balancing on her tippy toes trying to reach the top shelf of a nearly empty Princess Sugar Plum cereal display. She was teetering back and forth. 

“OMG! Brianna! Get down!” I screamed.

She ignored me, like she always does. She was too busy trying to grab a box of cereal. Maybe she was trying to be one of those characters in a spy movie balancing on random items strategically placed together to create a giant ladder. Nope! Not Bratty Brianna! She haphazardly stacked a bunch of canned foods, diapers, cans of fruit punch, and anything else she could find to make her crazy ladder. She was teetering back and forth trying to keep her balance like a circus clown on a tight rope. 

“Oh-Nooooooo! I shrieked. 

I caught Brianna just as she came tumbling down!

“Thanks for your help, Nikki! You’re my favorite sister!” Brianna said with a smile as she held up her Princess Sugar Plum cereal box like she had won a gold medal in the Olympics.

“I’m your ONLY sister.” I replied.

“But you’re still my FAVORITE.” Brianna giggled.

Brianna was safe, she had her favorite cereal, and I found my missing sister. I should’ve known we weren’t making it out of the grocery store without some major drama. Not with my Bratty Little sister, Brianna around!  

Which breakfast food do you prefer: Cereal or Toast?

Valentine’s Day

What are YOUR plans for Valentine’s Day?  At first, I was super stressed until my BFFs, Chloe and Zoey, reminded me that Valentine’s Day is all about having FUN, sharing KINDNESS and celebrating FRIENDSHIPS. 

Check out these fun games to keep you smiling this holiday!  SQUEEE!! I have the best BFFs EVER!! 

My PERFECT Holiday!!!

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and/or holiday celebration! 

Mine was PERFECT!  Not only did I spend quality time with my family, but Brandon stopped by on Christmas Day to drop off a gift for me!  SQUEEEEEE !!  

At first, I was a little embarrassed because I was actually wearing a wacky, UGLY Christmas sweater!  But Brandon said he thought I was SUPER CUTE!  But then he suddenly blushed and said, “I mean your um…SWEATER is…very, um…super cute!  It reminds me of Christmas tree decorations!”  

So, I said thank you, and I told him I really liked his blue plaid shirt.  Then, we just stared at each other again and blushed and smiled insanely!  

We spent the next two hours talking, laughing, listening to our fav holiday tunes (like “All I Want For Christmas is You”), and playing fun games online. We had a BLAST just hanging out!  I wish all of YOU could have been there with us !

Hey!  I just had a very COOL idea!  Would YOU like to play two of our FAV holiday games?  If so, just click on the links below.  ENJOY !!