Graphic Novels for Kids at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival
A report on "The Transformative Power of Graphic Novels for Kids" panel at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival.
World Read Aloud Day 2023
My first World Read Aloud Day was a fun experience as I read Moonwalking and Torch to students around the country.
Things I Learned Writing The Bond Trilogy: Guest Post by Robin Kirk
Guest post from YA author Robin Kirk on writing and publishing a science fiction series for teens.
Punch Up, Punch Down, Punch Sideways
Reviews and an excerpt from unpublished work to illustrate different types of humor and to call for more that punches up.
Guilty Pleasures
What I did when my husband and daughter were away, from stocking the fridge with things they're allergic to, to binge-watching 13 Reasons Why.
Absurdities and Atrocities
Thoughts on propaganda and political violence, along with a poem inspired by my family heritage trip.
Writing Sequels, Developing Your Dystopian World: An Encore Guest Post by Madeline Dyer
Tips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.
A Sneak Peek Prologue
I offer the deleted prologue of my unpublished contemporary YA novel to give blog readers a sense of the story.
Killing Your Darlings, and Bringing Them Back to Life
My bonus content for the YA Scavenger Hunt, a deleted scene that leads to my comments on the importance of "killing your darlings" in revision.
YASH Fall 2015 Contest!
My official post as a member of Team Red for the Fall 2015 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt.