Kiara Needs Help, and Hackett Middle School Answers the Call
I had my first school visit for Rogue today, at a week-long summer program for college-bound students at Hackett Middle School in Albany. The 36 students have been reading the…
I Meet Temple Grandin
When I registered for this summer's American Library Association annual conference, I was excited to see that one of the main speakers was none other than … Temple Grandin! I've…
“Celebridades” Revised
I've been busy with interviews and guest posts for the past month or so, but things seem to be quieting down. Not sure whether or not that's a good thing,…
Sexy Next Book
Yesterday morning I received a lovely thank-you from Michael Guarneiri, the English teacher who invited Fatima Shaik and me to Arts & Media Prep high school on Monday for a…
Why Do You Write?
I have just returned from a fun and inspiring afternoon at Arts & Media Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, where author Fatima Shaik and I spoke to a…
The people of Little Brick Township turned out for the launch of Rogue.
Rogue Launch Day!
The people of Little Brick Township celebrate the launch of Rogue with a new billboard in the entertainment district. And as Launch Day turns to night, they gather for a…
Guest Blogging for Launch Day
Tomorrow is the launch day for Rogue, and I've been busy writing guest blog posts and answering interview questions to get the word out. Last week, Janet Fox featured my…
The Review That Really Matters
So far, I haven't gotten any copies of reviews from the trade journals for Rogue, but I've had some nice blog reviews, including Mrs. Mac (no relation to the old…
“This Is a Book That May Change Someone’s Life”
The past week has been insanely busy because it's the end of the semester and the beginning of the book festival season. Two days ago, I had to hand in…
Tag, I’m It!
I've been tagged by L. Marie at El Space! (Thank you, L. Marie!) The "Tag, you're it" is a way of getting to know the people behind various blogs. El…