In July, I was honored to present at the International Literacy Association conference and even more honored to find myself signing books at a table next to Adib Khorram. Though he tried his best to convince this coffee drinker that tea is the best beverage ever, we had a great conversation about books and writing…. Read more »
I met Roxanne Lambie at a reading association conference in El Paso, if I remember correctly. She was at a table with her first book, Quantum (Clean Reads) and I had a moment between responsibilities, so I began to chat with her. When I learned she was a pilot, we chatted more. And something she… Read more »
It is such a pleasure to host Kim Purcell today, who shares on her website that she often walks with a dog leash in one hand and a book in another. Her second novel, This is Not a Love Letter, (Disney-Hyperion) is out next week. You will want to read this book. Don’t take my… Read more »
Today’s guest is a friend by association: Janet McLaughlin is pals with my dear friend, Augusta Scattergood and when Augusta shared with me about Janet’s new book, I knew I wanted to host her here! Please join me in welcoming Janet, as she tells us about her Soul Sight mysteries, published by Absolute Love Publishing…. Read more »
Kelly Jones is one versatile writer. I first met her through her charming debut novel Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer. Now she takes us back in time with her new novel, Murder, Magic and What We Wore (Knopf Books for Young Readers), which School Library Journal (in a starred review!) called “a cross… Read more »
Like Jo Knowles, I am hopeful that our paths will one day (and soon!) cross in real time and space. Till then, I must content myself with visiting with her through her thought-provoking books, including her newest (just published onTuesday!), Still a Work in Progress (Candlewick). Hi Kirby! Thank you so much for having me for… Read more »
I had the genuine delight of meeting Alan Cumyn while I was the Writer in Residence for the Vermont Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program in January. The weather was chilly (3 degrees!) but Alan and his colleagues couldn’t have been warmer and more welcoming. When I heard about Alan’s latest YA novel,… Read more »