I'm thrilled to share with you a collaboration video I created with twenty-seven of my middle grade author friends. If you are looking for a fun laugh and a new book to read then check out our First Lines video. We had a blast creating this video and sharing the first...
A HUGE thank you to Scholastic for allowing me to read the 1st chapter of THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE during school closures! Many of you have asked me to read the first chapter while you are doing your part in social distancing. I'm so proud of all of you for staying...
As a book fanatic, I fell in love with Jennifer Bertman's Book Scavenger series. Reading, hunting and discovering clues in books? Sign me up! That's why I love Jennifer's creation of the Book Scavenger Book Swap. This hunt can be done in a classroom or even as a...
Today I'm excited for you to meet my critique partner, Carmella Van Vleet! She's the author of numerous books, including her most recently released, Eliza Bing Is (Not) A Star. She's also the winner of the prestigious Christopher Award and her books have been...
Wow. What an amazing book launch we had for THE PRINCESS & THE PAGE. Thanks a million times over to everyone who came and attended the book launch party. Here are some pictures that were sent my way: [gallery type="rectangular"...
Both my book, THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE, and I will be traveling around the world! If you live in one of the cities below, it would be amazing to meet you in person and talk. If you can’t come, you can visit the blogs below and enter to win a $25 gift card! The...
THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE is now available for pre-order! Check out the links below! Bookmark It (for autographed copies) Amazon Barnes and Noble BAM IndieBound Book Depository (for overseas and free shipping for most countries) And well, pretty much any book vendor!...
I'm so, so, SO excited because my middle grade has sold to SCHOLASTIC PRESS!!!! Here's the deal announcement. The inspiration for PRINCESS AND THE PAGE began when I took a trip to France with my sister. I remember telling the castle tour guide that I was going...
A SONG to CELEBRATE “GILDED”: I WON’T GIVE UP Giveaway of audiobook of THE FLAME AND THE MIST, bookmarks, buttons by Kit Grindstaff My contribution to Christy’s GILDED launch-a-palooza was done. Blog post written. Ready for a last read-through before emailing it off....
This has been a BIG week in my world because amazing things are happening to my very dear writing friends. I am so excited to announce:Beth Revis' released SHADES OF EARTH this week. Her final book in an incredible trilogy. And due to her amazing pre-order sales, as...