Oh, hello, friends. I have a new blog post up at EMU’s Debuts today called “No Fault in These Stars.” I know, it’s the cleverest title you’ve ever read, totally not derivative of any bestselling YA books or famous Shakespeare quotes or anything. Here’s a visual hint as to what it’s about: OK, that wasn’t… Read more »
EMU’s debuts
Cover ideas, book 2 obsessions, and more
I’ve got a new post up today at EMU’s Debuts called “Obsessing about book 2.” Because, ya know, worrying about the book that’s actually getting published just isn’t enough. 🙂 Speaking of that book, many people have been asking for updates recently, so here’s what I’ve got. 1) The book is still scheduled to come out in… Read more »
The difference between a first novel and a debut novel
I’ve got a new blog post up today at EMU’s Debuts about the difference between an author’s first book and their debut book. Nope, they’re not always the same thing! Come on by.
Back on the radar!
I have a new blog post up at EMU’s Debuts today: EMU’s Best Under-the-Radar Kids’ Books of 2012! If you’re looking for a couple of book recommendations–or have some of your own to share–we’d love to have you stop by. As you may have noticed, this blog has been under the radar a bit lately, too…. Read more »
Two new blog posts
I know, it seems like I’m blogging everywhere but here these days! I have a new post up today at EMU’s Debuts called “Based on True Events”–it’s about the surprising way that reality sometimes sneaks into fiction. If you’re a fellow writer, I’d love to hear about a scene or aspect of your book that… Read more »
New post up at EMU’s Debuts
Hello, faithful blog readers! I have a new post up today over at EMU’s Debuts called “What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Editorial Letter.” If you are hoping to receive such a letter yourself one of these years, you might like to check it out. If you’re my mom or my aunt or someone… Read more »
Kidlit authors gone wild!
To celebrate the launch of NERVE by Jeanne Ryan, the EMU’s Debuts (the group of kidlit debut authors I blog with) challenged the Friday the Thirteeners (a group of YA authors debuting in 2013) to a dare-off. Well, today the video results are posted, and holy moly, you have GOT to go check them out!… Read more »
It’s launch day for Katerina’s Wish!
I’m so thrilled that my friend (and fellow Coloradoan) Jeannie Mobley’s gorgeous debut novel, Katerina’s Wish, is hitting bookstores today! Last week, we had a launch party over at EMU’s Debuts (featuring a post by yours truly on how to make Czech plum dumplings, which are an important meal in the book), and now the book… Katerina’s Wish!“>Read more »
Monkeying around
Hi, folks! Today I’ve got a new post up at EMU’s Debuts,“A Fly on the Monkey Bars,” that’s basically about spying on kids while they read your book. It also features some handy-dandy, one-of-a-kind, Gladys-inspired computer art by yours truly. Come check it out! Also, have you been following the MSFV Success Story Blog Hop? We have… Read more »
Launch week for Flying the Dragon!
Just a quick note to say that it’s now officially LAUNCH WEEK (woohoo!) for my friend and agency-mate Natalie Dias Lorenzi‘s lovely middle-grade book, Flying the Dragon, over at the EMU’s Debuts blog. Today I have coauthored a post with another writer named Tara, in which we interview editor Emily Mitchell and agent Erin Murphy… Flying the Dragon!“>Read more »