On Hopelessness and Donald Trump
Discussing my unpublished contemporary novel that sheds light on the rise of Donald Trump among the white working class in the U.S.
A Book I’m Thankful For + Giveaway
As part of the YA Story Sisters, I'm giving away a book I'm thankful for as well as one of my own, and I explain why I'm thankful.
The Fall 2015 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt Wrap Up
The past week has been a busy time for my blog, with my participation in the the 2015 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt as part of Team Red. While we wait…
Not My Cup of Tea, But…
A promise to attend a friend's bookstore panel introduces me to three Jane Austen-inspired novels and the importance of having an open mind.
How Dystopian Fiction Draws From Current Events: Guest Post by Madeline Dyer
Author Madeline Dyer explores the appeal of dystopian YA novels and how using current events helps to create a successful dystopia.
Surviving Santiago Is Launched!
Last Thursday was my official book launch party for Surviving Santiago at the Lower East Side bookstore Bluestockings, ranked one of the top destinations in the Not For Tourists Illustrated Guide to New York City.
The Sacred Community
Reflections on the tragic explosion and fire in New York City's East Village last week and what it means to be part of a community.
A We Need Diverse Books Weekend
A report on two events involving #WeNeedDiverseBooks, one focusing on young adult fiction, the other a picture book about a woman environmentalist in the Gambia
Pursuing the Hybrid Option
In an essay for School Library Journal, Zetta Elliott makes a strong argument for self-publishing to achieve true diversity in children's publishing.
My Cybils Reading by the Numbers: In Appreciation of Libraries
An appreciation of the public libraries that allowed me to read 128 books in the past two and a half months for the Cybils, and advice for ending your novel.