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 [...]
I love school visits. I mean, I really love them. But if the school is in Saskatchewan or Pocatello, Idaho, say, it’s kind of hard for me to get there and back in the five working hours I have each day. Which is why a particularly resourceful Ohio teen librarian proposed that I Skype with [...]
So I have this new fantasy trilogy coming out. It’s called ELEMENTAL, and the first book comes out in fall 2012. I’m incredibly excited about it, and the editing is going really well. There’s no doubt this is some of the best stuff I’ve ever written. Just as exciting, bloggers are getting on board (dystopian [...]
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 [...]
Missie at The Unread Reader has interviewed me for her “When I’m Not Writing” series. (There’s even a book giveaway.) You’ll be able to read top tips on how not to intervene in sibling rivalries, and you’ll discover the extraordinary lengths I’ll go to in order to procrastinate. Since Gayle Forman was the last interviewee, [...]
I’m often asked what’s the best part of being a published author, as opposed to an unpublished author.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. [...]
For anyone wondering what life is like four months after the release of FIVE FLAVORS OF DUMB, the answer is, uh . . . chaotic. 1. For a start, I’ve had a few school visits recently, which I adore. Today, I met with the students at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO. A couple of weeks [...]
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 [...]
with John from Dreaming in Books, in which I discuss deafness and why I was so mean to Ed (the marimba player). Incidentally, I discovered that John plays in his school marching band, which I happen to think is awesome. And yes . . . GO MARIMBAS!
Abby the Librarian has posted an interview with me, in which I answer questions about the DUMB’s title, and confess that I’m a Britney Spears fan. (Sorry Mum and Dad – you did your best.) By the way, anyone heading over here from Abby’s site expecting to see photos of Seattle’s most infamous dwellings, here [...]
