It’s Here! The YASH Spring 2016 Contest!
My post for the 2016 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt, with bonus content and a chance to win prizes.
Good News for Surviving Santiago!
Announcing honors for Surviving Santiago from two independent-publishing organizations and the Bank Street College of Education.
A Sneak Peek Prologue
I offer the deleted prologue of my unpublished contemporary YA novel to give blog readers a sense of the story.
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Discussing my unpublished contemporary novel that sheds light on the rise of Donald Trump among the white working class in the U.S.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.