A Deadline and a Pandemic
Sunday night, I wrote "THE END" on the draft of my part of the verse novel MOONWALKING, the story of an unlikely interracial friendship in Brooklyn in 1982 from my…
Armchair Traveler Through Time: An Interview with Amber Lough
Interview with the author of new YA historical novel Open Fire, set in Russia in 1917, at a time of war and revolution.
Scooped!
What do you do when someone comes out with a book eerily similar to your unpublished project? How to survive being "scooped."
A Fresh Start
Starting afresh in a new apartment and with a new book deal, a middle grade historical novel in verse co-authored with Zetta Elliott.
Historical Fiction With a Touch of Fantasy
A discussion of historical fiction and historical fantasy for middle grade and YA readers, and why magic and invention hold so much appeal.
Talking Verse Novels at GetLitBeacon
Expanding on my presentation about verse novels at GetLitBeacon, along with the reading list I promised.
YA Trends and Boomlets
A discussion of several new YA novels set in Russia and Eastern Europe during and after the fall of Communism. Is this a new trend?
Canaries in the Coal Mine
For Autism Acceptance Month, cautionary tales in film and literature as well as positive models of disability inclusion.
Going the Small Press Route: An Interview with Jamie Beth Cohen
Interview with debut small press author Jamie Beth Cohen on music, historical fiction, body image, and #metoo.
Cover Reveal and Interview with Katia Raina, Author of Castle of Concrete
Today I’m hosting my first-ever cover reveal. I’m thrilled and honored to present the cover of Katia Raina’s debut YA novel, Castle of Concrete, published by Young Europe, the YA…