Ashley at Basically Amazing Books was kind enough to interview me as part of her Just Contemporary series. So did Candace at Candace’s Book Blog. They’re both awesome bloggers, extremely thoughtful and articulate reviewers, and their series of posts this month has been stellar. And they have books to give away! Ashley is giving away signed [...]
While I was chatting with the wonderful and inspiring Sara Zarr the other day — that’s us with William Shatner, who was one of the more interesting cardboard cutouts I’ve ever spoken to — I made a confession: I don’t celebrate release days. I know I’m supposed to, but by the time the book comes [...]
Last week I was in beautiful Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the Chippewa Valley Book Festival. It was the best-run festival I’ve ever attended, with lots happening, but not so much overlap that you end up missing half the events. There was also plenty of time to hang out with fellow authors, audience members, readers, etc. [...]
Hard to believe, but FIVE FLAVORS OF DUMB is all grown up already. A week from today, it’ll be released in paperback, along with some extras: a never-before-seen playlist, and the first chapter of my new novel, THOU SHALT NOT ROAD TRIP, thrown in for good measure. The folks at Speak/Penguin have done a really [...]
I’ve said before that there are a lot of “hidden” perks of being an author. A few months ago I singled out the joy of having a top-notch copyeditor, Regina Castillo, to make me look far more literate than I actually am. Getting packages of books from my editor, Liz Waniewski, ranks up there too! [...]
The Missouri State Teachers Association has asked me to lead a Creative Writing Retreat. It should be lots of fun, and there are still a couple spots open, apparently. So if you fancy a weekend of writing and thoughtful exchange, this could be for you! Here are the details . . . Creative Retreat for [...]
Although no one will ever mistake me for a good cook, the lovely folks at Pots & Pens invited me over for an interview. There’s some new stuff there (for anyone who is wondering what I’m up to at the moment), and even a bonus soup recipe. And it’s so easy, even I can’t screw [...]
I’m often asked what’s the best part of being a published author, as opposed to an unpublished author. Well, there are the obvious things: I get to see my book in print; I actually get to make money doing something I love; I get to do school visits and talk about my work, etc etc. [...]
A couple of weeks ago I went back to college, although for once, I wasn’t after another degree (you can breathe again, Mum and Dad). My hosts were the faculty and students of Connecticut College, an extraordinarily beautiful campus nestled against the River Thames in New London, CT. In case you’re wondering how on earth [...]
Yes, it’s true. DUMB has it’s very own trailer. You can see it here. It’s pretty gosh darn amazing, and I’m so chuffed the good folks at Arlington Public Library in Virginia liked the book enough to put the movie together. I am SO visiting that library when I go on my big national book [...]
