What a year! One year ago today, my first book came out. It was an amazing day. I went with my 92 year-old Grandma to the closest bookstore, where she bought a copy. (I told her I’d give her one, … Continue reading →

What is it about Santa Fe? I go there, I get story ideas. I go there with bad story ideas, I get better ones. It’s almost miraculous. I don’t even have to hike out into the desert or meditate or … Continue reading →

I am over-the-moon excited to show you the cover for my next book, NIGHTINGALE’S NEST, today! Honestly, I had no idea I’d be posting about this so soon. But the lovely folks at Razorbill gave the go-ahead, and I can’t … Continue reading →

GET READY FOR The 2nd Annual SUPER SWAG SUNDAY!!! When:  June 24th thru July 1st Where:  laurisareyes.blogspot.com/ Why:  For a chance to win lots of cool promotional items signed by 42 of today’s best middle grade and young adult authors! … Continue reading →

Happy Summer! It’s that time of year when some kids turn on the television for the next two months… and some start turning pages as fast as they can. Librarians all over have wonderful programs to keep kids reading. I’m … Continue reading →

Hi, friends! Oklahoma is having some real troubles, y’all. I know lots of people may want to help, but don’t know what to do. Here’s one quick and easy way you can donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to … Continue reading →

Sorry for the slight delay on the winner announcement. I was enjoying the Memorial Day weekend with the kids… one of whom just drew a name out of a hat (okay, a popcorn bucket). And the winner of the new … Continue reading →

A few years ago, when I was going through the process of looking for an agent and then an editor, I started noticing some names popping up over and over again on the websites and twitter feeds I haunted. (I’m … Continue reading →

Hiya! I’m back, just to show a couple of pictures from recent events, and share a couple of things I read that I thought were amazing. First, I’ve been having fun – writing, yes, but also doing some short talks, … Continue reading →

Wow. I just finished my copy edits for Nightingale’s Nest (which will come out on February 20, 2014), and I am minutes away from beginning  a new project. I LOVE this part of writing. I also get lost in it, … Continue reading →