Holly Cupala's Blog, page 46
October 19, 2009
Book Cooks: Broccoli Confetti Salad from Barbara Jean Hicks
When I put out a call for recipes, the last thing I wanted was a BROCCOLI recipe. After all, monsters (and YA authors) don't eat broccoli. Do they??
Well, according to Barbara Jean Hicks, they do (and she is an authority on all things monster). And, I admit, I do eat broccoli on a fairly regular basis. Eeek, that was totally not a pun.
So Barbara Jean, author of the forthcoming MONSTERS DON'T EAT BROCCOLI, brings us the following:
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When I first announced the publication of my latest picture ...
Well, according to Barbara Jean Hicks, they do (and she is an authority on all things monster). And, I admit, I do eat broccoli on a fairly regular basis. Eeek, that was totally not a pun.So Barbara Jean, author of the forthcoming MONSTERS DON'T EAT BROCCOLI, brings us the following:
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When I first announced the publication of my latest picture ...
October 16, 2009
Funky Friday: Pink Hair 2.0
Step 1: Know the rules.
Step 2: Completely disregard them.
(Doesn't that sound kind of like writing?)
Step 2: Completely disregard them.
And, voila!
(Doesn't that sound kind of like writing?)
Book Cooks: Butterscotchies from Liz Gallagher
I happen to know that Liz Gallagher, YA author of THE OPPOSITE OF INVISIBLE and readergirlz Seattle Host, is not only a consummate storyteller, but also a mean cookie baker.So of course it's not surprising that her novel, which takes place during the fall in Seattle, would include an inspired recipe devoted to city- and sugar-love. Here's Liz:
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This recipe is from me to you, via my mom, who may have gotten the original from a company that rhymes with Laker Boats (they use raisins; I'm so m...
October 15, 2009
Advanced Praise for Tell Me a Secret - Unveiled!
It's on Amazon now, so I guess that means it's public and I can share... My other incredible, top-secret blurb for Tell Me a Secret can now be revealed!Deb Caletti, author of Honey, Baby, Sweetheart and her latest, The Secret Life of Prince Charming, said about my novel:
"Tell Me a Secret is a gripping, emotional story about a young girl with a tragic past and an uncertain future. I dare you to set it down during its last hundred pages. I dare you."
(!!!)
I had met Deb briefly at a couple of boo...
Book Cooks: Rejection Mac from Molly Blaisdell
Are your queries coming up empty? Your manuscripts and publishers like ships passing in the night?
What better time than fall to soothe your soul and your bruised hopes with a little comfort food?
Molly Blaisdell, author of REMBRANDT AND THE BOY WHO DREW DOGS and many other titles and founder of the upcoming Golden Coffee Cup Awards (and no stranger to rejections AND acceptances!), comes to the rescue with the perfect remedy: Rejection Mac. Says Molly:
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I need comfort food for all those...
October 14, 2009
Did you people see this??
The 2009 National Book Awards Finalists have been announced...
(Henry Holt)
Phillip Hoose, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
(Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
David Small, Stitches (W. W. N...
And did you notice one of those is our friend Laini Taylor (with illustrations from her super-duper partner in life and crime, Jim Di Bartolo)???
WHEEEE! It couldn't happen to a more wonderful person or a more talented author. Here's the entire list:
Deborah Heiligman, Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith(Henry Holt)
Phillip Hoose, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
(Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
David Small, Stitches (W. W. N...
Book Cooks: Linguini and Hattie Big Sky Cake from Kirby Larson
I've been saving this one for a thinking kind of day, especially after hearing Greg Pincus spread the word on social networking at the SCBWI WWA meeting last night (more on that later, hopefully!).So today we have not one but two recipes from Newbery-honor author of HATTIE BIG SKY and co-author of TWO BOBBIES: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival (and, I happen to know, a wonderful person and cook), Kirby Larson!
When I first put out a call for recipes, Kirby responded wi...
October 13, 2009
Social Bunnies, Dino-Tooth Fairies, and General Awesomeness
Yesterday was a big day for Bunnies, Dinosaurs, Martha Brockenbrough, and all of us who attended Greg Pincus' social networking workshop via SCBWI WWA. (You can follow our Twitter thread here.)
Greg has that je ne sais quois of those few who possess intelligence, charm, humility, and a striking resemblance to George Clooney. Photos stolen from Jolie:
(I am laughing with total embarrassment because Kim has just told me my sweater was doing that J-Lo camera flash thing...eek... Take that, sweate...
Greg has that je ne sais quois of those few who possess intelligence, charm, humility, and a striking resemblance to George Clooney. Photos stolen from Jolie:
(I am laughing with total embarrassment because Kim has just told me my sweater was doing that J-Lo camera flash thing...eek... Take that, sweate...
Book Cooks: Jungle Crossing Chill from Sydney Salter
I've been lucky enough to meet sassy and sweet Sydney Salter, author of MY BIG NOSE AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS. So it doesn't surprise me one bit that her recipe, inspired by her latest novel JUNGLE CROSSING (now available!) would have a lot of sweetness and a pinch of fire. (Plus I am a big fan of spicy chocolate...)Sydney shares her inspiration, a chili pepper dessert contest....and a TV appearance!
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I never thought about creating an official recipe for Jungle Crossing—until I found out...
October 12, 2009
Book Cooks: Coffee Jelly from Holly Schindler
Today is a busy day - in just a few hours, I am heading off to Greg Pincus' social networking training camp, sponsored by SCBWI WWA. Caffeine will be essential to survival!Luckily friend and fellow 2010 debuter Holly Schindler (watch for A BLUE SO DARK in 2010!) came to the rescue with her recipe for Coffee Jelly. Holly says:
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I'm an insane coffee junkie (I actually think that coffee and WRITING are a more delicious duo than coffee and donuts)! My love of coffee has even started to bleed i...
