There is a lot I do not know about taking care of goats. A LOT. As the new, confused owner of two Boer goats, I can say with confidence that I did not know goats needed quite so much care! … Continue reading →

Every once in a while, a friend of mine – either online or real life – sends me a manuscript to critique or a new book to read. I almost always find myself holding my breath as I open to … Continue reading →

Okay, the names were printed out, cut up, thrown into a bowl, and my kid drew the winner of the Sara Squared Blog Tour… and it is Shelli! Congratulations, Shelli. You’re going to LOVE these books. I know I did! … Continue reading →

I was delighted to be invited to be a part of the Sara2 Blog Tour – and even more delighted when I finished reading both of their amazing books. I may write exclusively MG, but I read YA all the … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →