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...And More Secrets!

Holly Cupala is giving a grand finale to her book launch, including prizes. Post a comment here and then follow the link to let Holly know that you posted. Here are the particulars:


Party Prizes! Here's what people can win:
Signed TMAS books!
TMAS t-shirts!Fan-made bracelets by Hannah S!
Music that inspired the book!
Sneak Previews!
Bookmarks and Handmade Magnets!and...A Tell Me a Secret handmade necklace!



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Secrets!

Just for fun, Holly Cupala (TELL ME A SECRET) asked authors to "dish"...so here are a few secrets, including one of my own:

Voices You Should Hear: Holly Cupala and TELL ME A SECRET

As you all know, I just got home from Vermont College of Fine Arts, where I graduated with my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. That was a thrill, and already I miss all my friends. More later. But right now there are new things to explore - among them, my new series on "Reading Like a Writer." That's up at the end of the week. In the meantime, I'm delighted to participate in a blog tour for the radiant Holly Cupala, whom I finally met at BEA, and whose debut novel, TELL ME A...

MFA, and Life Thereafter...

I'm back from Vermont College of Fine Arts, with MFA in hand, and master's hood on my back (not really, but it is awfully pretty. Two shades of green. My favorite color.) To all my peeps, readers, friends - new blog posts coming, starting this Tuesday with a "Secret" launch.

And late in the week I promise I'll start my new "reading like a writer series." I'm especially jazzed after all the terrific lectures I heard from faculty and fellow grads in Vermont. Here's a pic of me taken right before...

Reading Like a Writer: Introducing a New Craft Series

A few years back, Francine Prose (can you imagine a more perfect writerly name?) wrote a terrific book titled Reading Like a Writer . In it she asserts that in order to learn how to write, a writer must first read – read analytically, read critically, read everything. At Vermont College we have a craft session on reading like a writer in which we analyze books through on-line discussion; during our first two semesters we're required to write numerous analytical essays that force similar...

Voices You Should Hear: Picture Book Author Peggy Archer

Something a bit different today - I'm pleased to be able to host picture book author Peggy Archer. Here's what she has to say about how she crafts her books...
Congratulations on the publication of your newest picture book, NAME THAT DOG! Can you tell us a bit about the book?
Thank you, Janet!
NAME THAT DOG! is an alphabet book, and a book of poems about dogs and their names. It all started when we got a puppy and named her Snickers. After we named her, I started thinking of how she actually...

Fabulous New Fiction: 2k10 Debut Author N.H. Senzai

SHOOTING KABUL by N.H. Senzai debuted this week - and this is a story that is not only of the moment but also receiving terrific advance press. And I think the cover is truly gorgeous. I'm delighted to have Naheed here to discuss her novel. And check out the number of cookbooks she owns...I'm ready to invite myself to dinner!



Congratulations on the publication of your novel, SHOOTING KABUL. It's receiving terrific advance press. Can you tell us a bit about the story and what inspired it?
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Social Networking: To Be or Not To Be

Those of you who read my blog know that I rarely post a personal comment. I'm actually a shy person - I was the kind of kid who watched from the sidelines, the kind of teen who hid behind her books, and I'm the kind of adult who doesn't like the spotlight.

But I wanted to post on this topic, even if it feels a little weird, because it's piqued my curiosity. And the topic is...just how much social networking/personal marketing does an author have to do?

I was chatting with my critique partners t...

Voices You Should Hear: JT Dutton

JT Dutton is a 2k classmate, whose debut novel, FREAKED, came out last year. Her second novel, STRANDED, has just launched to rave reviews. She's been a wonderful person to "meet" virtually - smart and supportive - and I'm truly delighted to have her here. And I'm pleased that I'll finally meet her in person when we are both speaking on a panel at NCTE this fall!


Congratulations on the publication of your second novel, STRANDED. Please tell us a bit about the novel.
Kelly Louise Sorenson is a...

Fabulous New Fiction: 2k10 Debut Author Shari Maurer

I'm delighted to introduce Shari Maurer, whose debut novel CHANGE OF HEART has a lovely back story. You'll see what I mean...
Congratulations on the publication of your novel, CHANGE OF HEART. Can you tell us a bit about the story and what inspired it?
CHANGE OF HEART is about a 16 year old soccer player who needs a heart transplant. It was inspired by a Discovery Health program we were watching one night. There was a young girl waiting for a transplant and I was totally haunted by the look...