A Writer’s Advice to Lego Builders
In my first two months on Instagram, I've gotten to know a lot of Lego builders and photographers, and I'm honored that some of my favorite Lego people there have…
Giovanni shows off his money
Social Media, or My Instagram Obsession
My experience with social media began when I signed up for Facebook the year before Gringolandia came out. I was fortunate at the time to have some friends and colleagues…
In the Revision Weeds
Although I've been busy trying to promote Rogue, I also have a new YA novel that I finished and sent off to my agent last November. Titled ANTS GO MARCHING,…
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…