Though I love to read nonfiction, I am almost more fascinated by why its writers choose the topics that they choose. That is why I am especially grateful that Loree Griffin Burns has stopped by today to share just such insights about her newest book, Life on Surtsey, Iceland’s Upstart Island (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Though… Read more »
To say I am grateful to count Brenda Guiberson as a friend is an understatement. Brenda has been a mentor and confident and encourager for me for a long, long time. I knew her work — Cactus Hotel! — before I knew her. I admire her curiosity about the natural world, as well as her… Read more »
I am so pleased to host Dorinda Nicholson today for Friend Friday! I am a huge fan of hers, going back to my first encounter with her work in Pearl Harbor Child, a book I relied on while researching several of my WWII stories. I have yet to meet her in person (not that we haven’t… Read more »
This Friday Feature is near and dear to me; it’s such fun to shine the spotlight on my fellow writers’ new books. It is especially rewarding to shine the spotlight on a longtime friend like Natasha Wing. We were introduced by my writing partner, Mary Nethery, lo these many years ago while I was participating… Read more »
I love history — especially about women and girls — and I love baseball so hosting Audrey Vernick today is like hitting a grand slam or being part of a triple play! I cannot wait for her to tell you about her newest book, The Kid From Diamond Street, (Clarion Books). All Kinds of Truth: Researching for… Read more »
What a treat it is to host the wonderful Liz Garton Scanlon (who may have the warmest smile in kid lit!). We met eons ago in Austin, I believe, and I have followed her skyrocketing career with interest and joy since that time. Please welcome her today! The Reality of Writing Fiction When I made… Read more »