Social Media Hiatus
Why I've dropped off social media and what I'm reading instead, plus two discount offers for a good cause.
Unplugging
A discussion with Sarah Darer Littman and educators on Long Island about the importance of unplugging in multiple ways from social media and the digital world.
Lemonade in a Desert
The challenge of self-promotion for an author who isn't very good at self-promotion.
“Burn It All Down”
The scene in my novel where I burn it all down and show boys doing the right thing.
Working While Autistic: Sometimes Good Things Come from Misunderstandings
A misunderstanding over an interview about LGBTQ+ and disabled representation in YA literature turns into a teaching moment and an opportunity.
Suicide Prevention: The Special Day Over, the Work Begins
An essay with links on the importance of connecting with others who feel alone in the world, inspired by my Lego photos for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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…