I am a huge Deborah Heiligman fan. In fact, we “met” when I sent her a fan letter after reading Charles and Emma, a book that completely enchanted and educated me. We are now warm friends, catching up in person whenever we can (which is not often enough). One of the many things I admire… Read more »
It was Dave Patneaude’s son who introduced us, eons ago. I’d been a judge for the PTA Reflections contest and selected Jeff’s story to move on to the next level of competition. Dave and I met at the reception for the winners and we’ve been friends ever since. He is such a fine writer, crafting… Read more »
I have long admired Deborah Hopkinson for her clear-eyed and compelling books that bring history to life (if you haven’t read The Great Trouble, do so. Now!) I’m absolutely thrilled to host her today as part of her blog tour for her latest release, Courage and Defiance. Read on! My new book, Courage &… Read more »