authors, books, writing

Giving Away More Books

Today I'm a guest author on the awesome book blog, 10 Stories Up. Head over there to read my answers to some tough questions, like: Do you think the reason many adults condemn contemporary children's literature is because they don't (or choose not to) remember what it was really like to be a kid? and Tell us… Continue reading Giving Away More Books

Friday Fables, writing

Fogotten Fable

Yet another Friday passed without a fable from me. I had the best intentions. But the full version of Minecraft was released on Friday and my 9-year-old barricaded himself in the office for the weekend. Ealier this month, that same child came down with a cold that required six - 6!!!!- days sick at home.… Continue reading Fogotten Fable

authors, books, writing

Gum, Fries, and Unwashed Drafts

Hop over to the OWL (Outrageously Wonderful Literature from the Middle Grades) today, where teacher/blogger Jill and her 7th graders ask me the best questions ever, like: When you were in middle school, what kind of student were you? Were school lunches just as yucky then as they are now? (Plus some questions about writing… Continue reading Gum, Fries, and Unwashed Drafts

authors, books, writing

More off-blog postings

I'm a guest blogger for Bookworm Lisa  today. I wrote about the route I took to becoming an author and the rewards of writing for children and teens. Check it out.

authors, books, teen novels, writing

Guest Author Interview (No Need to Blog Today)

I was interviewed on Cubicle Blindness today, a reader review blog that had some nice things to say about All Good Children. Krista asked some great questions, like: The main character Max got excited at the fact that he got to fight. He seemed to want to stand up for those that couldn't just so he could show… Continue reading Guest Author Interview (No Need to Blog Today)