The interesting thing about book-related interviews is the diversity of questions. I mean, who other than another author would even think to ask what’s in your closet? (Authors are notoriously nosy.) My husband reads my interviews to find out things … Continue reading →

One of the things I’ve heard other writers fret about is the dreaded poorly-attended signing. From what I’ve picked up, this usually happens in a town pretty far from the author’s home, at a bookstore that either didn’t advertise the … Continue reading →

Well, wow! I just had another amazing week, so full of cool stuff I don’t know where to begin! So, how about… a list! I do love my lists. The 5 Coolest Things About Being an Author This Week 1. … Continue reading →

  I have a guest post up today on the excellent Adventures in YA and Children’s Publishing blog. It talks about my launch party and “writing with edge.” Also, the best advice I got from the phenomenal Cynthia Leitich Smith. … Continue reading →

Hi, Friends! Well, I’m as busy as a bee these days – and I haven’t forgotten I promised you pictures of the Big Launch. But you may have to wait. SO MUCH TO DO. I’m doing a talk on queries, … Continue reading →

I’m thrilled to announce that the amazing and lovely Jen Bigheart from I Read Banned Books is hosting the premiere of my book trailer today! I would love for you to hop over to her blog, check it out, and … Continue reading →

I am a soppy, sentimental, squishy person. I always have been, even if sometimes I hide it. I’ve been humming the words to this tune all week, and thinking about all the people I love, all the ones I feel … Continue reading →

THREE DAYS! And that’s if you count today, which totally shouldn’t count, right? Oh, wow, I just turned into a five year old waiting for her birthday. I can’t help it, though. It’s all very exciting. In case you were … Continue reading →

We have a winner! The winner of the gorgeously illustrated book, Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave, is Shelley Moore Thomas! Who happens to be the author of an upcoming Middle Grade masterpiece, The Seven Tales of Trinket. Oh my … Continue reading →

I’m going to get real here, friends: It’s not all that fun right now. I mean, sure, it’s fun, everyone’s excited about the book coming out, I’m baking a million cupcakes for the launch party at Bookpeople on the 25th… … Continue reading →