June 2, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Bonus!
Question/Comment 16: Compare Reed Keller and Kevin Garland.
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June 2, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: A Prequel?
Question/Comment 15: Can we have a Keeping Up With the Joneses prequel?
June 2, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Inspiration
Question 14: Where did I get the inspiration for this story?
June 1, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Planning Phoenix
Question 13: Did I plan for Phoenix to grow up to be a comedian?
June 1, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Eliza’s Past
Question 12: Was it hard to write Eliza’s assault?
May 31, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Breanne’s Future
Question 11: Did Breanne have a family aspiration? Was that why she was so determined to marry well and settle down at such a young age? Will she get her happily ever after with Josh?
May 30, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Voices in My Head
Question 10: Do my characters have voices, and what do they sound like? Enjoy!
May 30, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Difficult Characters
Question 9: Who was the most difficult character to write and why?
May 29, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Most Fulfilling Arc
Question 8: Which character arc was the most fulfilling for me?
May 29, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Characters Like Me
Question 7: Which character is the most like me?
May 28, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Phoenix’s Career
Question 6: Does Phoenix ever become a famous comedian?
May 28, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Susie’s Future
Question 5: How did Susie’s book do?
May 27, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Planning the Story
Question 3: How did I plan this story?
May 26, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: Reed’s Future
Question 2: Will Reed continue to put up with the traditions he is tired of, or will he follow Mary’s new attitude toward money and traditions?
May 26, 2019
Courtyard Lane Block Party: John’s Future
Question 1: How do you see John’s future?
May 16, 2019
24.12 The Ball
Keeping Up With the Joneses Finale: Mary is nervous about seeing Eliza at the mayor’s ball but is looking forward to an evening of dancing with Reed.
May 14, 2019
24.11 The Other Sibling
Susie’s life is looking up now that she and Mary are becoming friends. Now she only needs to connect with her other sibling.
May 12, 2019
24.10 The Walk
Mary and Reed go for a walk in the Gardens and discuss Mary’s new life.