One of the very best things about being a writer, at least in Central Texas, is the company. There are SO MANY amazing writers here! And if you are lucky enough to live here (and come out of your writing … Continue reading →

Oh, friends. There are parts of this whole debut author thing that scare me to death. Mostly it’s the technology-related stuff. (You may have picked up on the fact that I’m really the tiniest bit afraid of Twitter, even though … Continue reading →

Tis the season for ARC giveaways! And this week, you have two more chances to win an Advance Reader’s Copy of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy… as well as a bunch of swag and candy. (We’re talking dark chocolate … Continue reading →

Well, friends, I’ve been shopping! Which I normally hate, but this is sort of fun shopping – for my launch party! All sorts of exciting raffle prizes to match the theme. (Um, a whole CASE of candy bars is one … Continue reading →

Well, Aloha, friends! I just got back from a two-week vacation-of-a-lifetime in Hawaii, and I’m feeling very, very happy. Not just because of this: Or this: But also, because of this: AMAZING Publishers Weekly Review of The Sinister Sweetness of … Continue reading →

It came in the mail!!! My book jacket! From my delightful, kind editor, who sends me lovely things from time to time, and this week sent me this:   Is it not the most gorgeous thing ever??? Click on it … Continue reading →

I know, right? It’s the question every writer gets, and every writer I know has come up with some pat answer to fend off further questions. (One of my writer friends says he gets his ideas at a little shop … Continue reading →

Hi, friends! I want to direct your attention away from my little blog today, and over to the new brainchild of debut author Laurisa White Reyes (The Rock of Ivanore, 2012). After realizing how easy it was to find YA … Continue reading →

So, I may have mentioned that when I signed my book deal with Razorbill, my youngest son asked for a pony. I explained that I wasn’t actually J.K. Rowling, and that ponies are expensive,  take a lot of care,* blah … Continue reading →

Hi, there! I have no business blog posting, since I am in the final stretch of a MONSTER deadline-fueled drafting process… but I need to post a question. I am about to put together my “author visit” page, and I … Continue reading →