In 2013, I went to a literary arts festival in Portland and ended up with a new friend: Susan Hill Long. I’d taken the train down so was able to read Sue’s novel, Whistle in the Dark, on my way home. It, my friends, is a perfect novel and was my favorite read of that… Read more »
Given the title of her book, it seems quite appropriate that Yamile Saied Mendez and I met in Vermont when the weather hovered around 14 degrees. Despite the chill, Yamile radiated warmth. She was so positive and upbeat and supportive of her fellow students in the Vermont College MFA program; I felt confident good things… Read more »
Karen Rivers is a longtime cyber friend, and wonderful writer, with notable titles such as Love, Ish, All That Was, and Before We Go Extinct. Please join me in welcoming Karen as she talks about her new book, A Possibility of Whales (Algonquin Young Readers). Look for it at your local independent bookstore on March 13th, 2018 when… Read more »
Friendships seem even more precious these days, in the face of challenges, large and small. I am grateful each week for the way this feature on my blog brings me new and wonderful friends, like Shelley Johannes who I met this summer at nErDCamp MI. Today, we are celebrating Shelley’s utterly charming new chapter book,… Read more »
How could I not be friends with Kristin O’Donnell Tubb when she clearly loves dogs as much as I do? And how can you not want to immediately dive in to her latest book, A Dog Like Daisy (Katherine Tegen Books), once you get a good look at the cover? You’ll find Kristin’s story behind… Read more »
I have so many book creator friends, including the brave, resilient and funny Laurel Snyder. Today she is sharing a bit about her newest book, Orphan Island (HarperCollins ). *ahem* I was there when Orphan Island almost wasn’t. Over dinner in Baltimore, Laurel and I chatted about how tough this creative life is. She told… Read more »
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! And you are very lucky, indeed, today because my guest is Julie Bowe. Sadly, she and I have never met in person; we have to be contented with a cyberspace friendship. I know from her work, however, that she and I would be very good friends indeed. Join me in… Read more »
Today’s friend is *ahem* me. Since I had a new book launch on January 31, I thought it would be okay if I used this slot to tell you a bit about it. I hope you are already familiar with the first book in the Audacity Jones series: Audacity Jones to the Rescue (Scholastic). This book… Read more »
Nanci Turner Steveson is a repeat Friend Friday essayist. Her new book, Georgia Rules (Harper Collins) is not out for a few more months (don’t worry; I’ll remind you closer to the time. But I’m sure it’s possible to preorder her book from your favorite indie bookstore!). I’m delighted to host Nanci once again! You… Read more »
Augusta Scattergood (Glory Be, Making Friends with Billy Wong) emailed me awhile back, raving about a friend’s new book. “It’s sooo good,” she said. Well, if Augusta recommends something, that’s the gold standard! I immediately asked for the friend’s email address and that friend — Linda Williams Jackson — agreed to be today’s Friend Friday guest…. Read more »