Oh, friends, I am a VERY busy little bee down here in Texas. I have a super tight deadline for a new project, and I may be away from the blog more than usual for the next two months. (For … Continue reading →

TLA. We don’t say the whole name. We’re too excited, for one thing, and we’re too breathless. But all the kidlit community knows instantly what we’re talking about: the Texas Library Conference. This year it was in Houston, and it … Continue reading →

Hi, y’all! I’m getting ready to present a speech (or two) at the Houston Writer’s Guild conference this weekend, and this week I’ve been putting the finishing touches *coughwritingtheentirethingcough* on my “keynote” speech. I’m talking about the journey of the … Continue reading →

I’m sweeping up bloggy odds and ends this week as I await an editorial email. (Eep!) A few things I’d like to share with you, dear readers: 1. If you tried to contact me regarding the use of one of … Continue reading →

This is an exciting week for me! The Advance Reader Copies of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy are making their way out into the world, and so far the reviews have been lovely. If you would like to win … Continue reading →

First off, congratulations to Katie! She won the ARC of The False Prince. Thank to everyone who commented! (If you’re curious, Katie would have stolen “anything from the Dear America” series from her mom. Wow, Katie. You would STEAL from … Continue reading →

A few weeks back, I went to ALA Midwinter and picked up (as one does) a bunch of Advance Reader Copies for books that are coming out in the next few months. Some of them I delivered, unread, to the … Continue reading →

I’m been trying to host a giveaway of an AWESOME ARC, but my kid’s friends keep stealing it to read and taking it to school. Argh! What is it with these authors and their amazing writing that kids cannot resist??? … Continue reading →

Howdy, Friends! Allow me to re-direct your attention to another blog this week — one you might already follow. And if you don’t, and you’re a kid lit writer — what are you waiting for? This is one of the … Continue reading →

When I was a brand-new writer, I went to writing conferences hoping to gain knowledge (both craft and industry-related), rub elbows with editors and agents, and — possibly last on the list — meet other writers. These days? It is … Continue reading →