Here’s a game I sometimes play to think about what’s going on with a character. I ask myself, “What does [insert character’s name here] want?” Then I write down what I think they want. Then I say to myself, “Now, come … Read more
It’s here. It’s here! The official release date for What Can’t Wait. I need an overcoat with a million secret pockets to stow all the gratitude I’m feeling. Or maybe a Miss (Mrs?) America set-up where I can toss … Read more
So this is one of my lists of possible titles for What Can’t Wait. Lots of clunkers here, but that’s part of the process.
How did I finally choose the title? I did a lot of title-generating exercised, asked friends … Read more
Silly me, I thought my work on What Can’t Wait was DONE when I finished it. Little did I know that the work of getting the word out was just beginning. Thinking about publicity has actually been a blessing in … Read more
What Can’t Wait just got some serious love in this great review of What Can’t Wait over at the fun and irreverent Forever Young Adult site. Now, I love FYA, so I’m stoked just to have my book reviewed … Read more
Not in the mood for sappy posts? Watch “Misery Bear’s Valentine’s Day” here. I promise it will make you laugh.
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More anti-Valentine’s Day sentiment to be found on this blog, including fantastic anti-romance images (you just have to … Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to bake and give away cookies. Teachers, if I could bake for you all, I’d be serving you a big ole stack of cookies like this one. Since I can’t, here’s my … Read more
In the mood to win a hard-back copy of What Can’t Wait? If so, stop by the Mostly Reading YA blog and enter the giveaway contest. While you’re there, check out the interview I did with Mostly Reading YA … Read more
I love reviewing books, but my feelings are more complicated now that I am a “real” author with a novel. For the first time, I can’t help thinking about what it’s like to … Read more
