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October 8, 2012
Teen Talk
Goofin' around the Bob-o-Link Meadow in Wooded Island, 2010.I don't have anything big on my mind today. But yesterday, while I was taking a long walk in Wooded Island with my kids and my niece, listening to their lively banter, I realized something.
I love young-adult-speak. Who else talks about Homer's Odyssey and Homer Simpson in the same conversation? It's a seamless blend of erudite vocabulary and totally base language. It's like YA literature: unpretentious, relentlessly plot-driven, stimulating.
Years ago when she was still in middle-school, my daughter took rock climbing lessons with a few high school girls. One of the mothers asked if we could take turns carpooling, because the teenage chatter in the car was driving her nuts. I didn't tell her the truth: I genuinely loved it. Adult conversation is often so dull it makes me pick at my cuticles.
Bring on the young adults.
October 1, 2012
My Dumb Phone
I have a problem with phones: I hold onto them for too long. The Fierce Reads tour proved this to me. Ann Aguirre, Lish McBride, Marissa Meyer, and naturally our publicist Kate, all had smart phones.
I'm a pretty early adopter of technologies, but for some reason I'm a Luddite about phones. I hate it when my land-line rings; it will almost never be someone I want to talk to, except when it's my mom or my mother-in-law, who believe that cell phones are something you take in your car, switched off, in case of emergency. Oh my glob, is this the category I'm in?
I've shut off the web function of my phone and my kids' phones (they're on the same plan with me). I mean, seriously, we were getting charged $1.99 every time we accidentally hit the Internet button, and there's not much you can do online with a 1.5-inch screen anyway.
The sound quality of the speaker and microphone are really awful, probably because I once dropped the phone in the toilet and it gets coated twice a week in clay grit from the tennis courts. So I use my cell phone almost exclusively to exchange texts with family and friends. But for texting, my "dumb" phone is relentlessly adequate: it has a qwerty keyboard, and it takes (marginally acceptable) photos, like this one of my daughter's cake pops, which I had to show to my son in L.A.:
Hmm, the photo is a bit fuzzy, isn't it?
On the tour, however, my fellow authors were updating our activities on Twitter in real time, while I was checking in, totally exhausted at the end of a long day, on the hotel Internet. All three of them were able to keep up with their e-mail during the down-time at airports. Lish showed me adorable photos of her little boy on her iPhone—crisp photos.
And then there's the small matter of finding one's way around while traveling. I had to map out a jogging route in each city that looked 1. about the right distance, and 2. safe. I had to do this ahead of time from the hotel, and if I got lost on the way I was sunk. News Headline: Author Lost Somewhere in Heartland, Found Clutching Electronic Brick.
Yes, it's time for a phone upgrade. If I ever leave my house again, that is.
I'm a pretty early adopter of technologies, but for some reason I'm a Luddite about phones. I hate it when my land-line rings; it will almost never be someone I want to talk to, except when it's my mom or my mother-in-law, who believe that cell phones are something you take in your car, switched off, in case of emergency. Oh my glob, is this the category I'm in?
I've shut off the web function of my phone and my kids' phones (they're on the same plan with me). I mean, seriously, we were getting charged $1.99 every time we accidentally hit the Internet button, and there's not much you can do online with a 1.5-inch screen anyway.
The sound quality of the speaker and microphone are really awful, probably because I once dropped the phone in the toilet and it gets coated twice a week in clay grit from the tennis courts. So I use my cell phone almost exclusively to exchange texts with family and friends. But for texting, my "dumb" phone is relentlessly adequate: it has a qwerty keyboard, and it takes (marginally acceptable) photos, like this one of my daughter's cake pops, which I had to show to my son in L.A.:
Hmm, the photo is a bit fuzzy, isn't it?On the tour, however, my fellow authors were updating our activities on Twitter in real time, while I was checking in, totally exhausted at the end of a long day, on the hotel Internet. All three of them were able to keep up with their e-mail during the down-time at airports. Lish showed me adorable photos of her little boy on her iPhone—crisp photos.
And then there's the small matter of finding one's way around while traveling. I had to map out a jogging route in each city that looked 1. about the right distance, and 2. safe. I had to do this ahead of time from the hotel, and if I got lost on the way I was sunk. News Headline: Author Lost Somewhere in Heartland, Found Clutching Electronic Brick.
Yes, it's time for a phone upgrade. If I ever leave my house again, that is.
September 27, 2012
Macmillan Children's Fall Fierce Reads Tour
Here's the Fall Fierce Reads tour in pictures, folks! It lasted from September 18th through September 23rd. We stopped in six cities. We took nine airplane flights. (I took an additional 2.5 hour car ride.) From my point of view, the experience was 100% professional development—talking shop with experienced authors, meeting booksellers, learning how to do a podcast—all on Macmillan Children's tab, and I'm so grateful.
(So many takeoffs and landings.)
DAY 1: PHOENIX (TEMPE), ARIZONATuesday, September 18
Um...this palatial suite was all for me. What the?...
And then you discover the cruel irony: there isn't enough time to enjoy the amenities on any of your stops!
This hotel knows how to cater to vain authors, with a fun-house bathroom mirror that makes you look pencil-thin.
Left to right: Marissa Meyer, Ann Aguirre, our wonderful publicist Kate Lied, and Lish McBride (who is giving me the malocchio for the first, but not last, time).
We met with high school writing students for an hour, in the company of our very kind "meet-and-greet" blogger, Shesten, of I Heart Monster. (In fact, I stole this picture from her.)
The main program at the Changing Hands Bookstore. That's Brandi Stewart, the children's buyer, in the lime green top. She let me steal the most awesome signing pen, which I carried with me for the rest of the tour, and gave me a T-shirt.
Signing books after the panel.
DAY 2: DENVER, COLORADOWednesday, September 19
A comfy Residence Inn.
Hold the phone! THIS HOTEL PROVIDES MICROWAVE POPCORN.
Before we went to the evening event, we had lunch with several local booksellers, and then we stopped at this awesome Denver bookstore, The Bookies, to "sign stock copy." (See? I'm getting the lingo down.)
And on to the Tattered Cover Bookstore, where we were greeted at the entrance with another lovely Fierce Reads display.
We were prominently advertised on the September 2012 events poster near the front door.
This is our wonderful meet-and-greet blogger, Nina of Nina Reads (her blog title is a play on her real name). She's a hardcore fan of Colorado, transplanted from Norway.
Several readers arrived early, so we were able to do some book signing and chatting beforehand. Ann has rabid fans who read both her adult books and her YA.
Marissa catches me stalking her.
The bookstore gave us each a personalized bookmark as a parting gift. Awww!
DAY 3: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURIThursday, September 20
Two beds actually make sense this time: my fifteen-year-old daughter, Lydia, had the day off from school, so she joined us for the St. Louis stop.
I don't know why I think you want to see the bathroom.
Our stock-signing gig fell through, so this was the one afternoon we authors had no assignment. Lydia and I took a long walk on the Wash U Danforth campus.
Two Bears in front of the gymnasium. Raooowwwrr.
Colleen's Cookies.
Macmillan Authors! This event included Jessica Brody on the panel, and Genn Albin drove from out of town with her husband to cheer us on. From left to right: Ann Aguirre, Elizabeth Fama, Lish McBride, Gennifer Albin, Jessica Brody, and Marissa Meyer. (The building is the home of The Ethical Society of St. Louis.)
Our meet-and-greet blogger was Jessi of Reading in the Corner. We have no photos of us with her, because obviously we were too busy taking photos of ourselves. Oy.
The panel. Excellent moderation by Danielle Borsch of Left Bank Books, including funny bios of the authors. Particularly clever: she suggested to the audience that even if they had a question for a single author, to try to frame it in a way that the whole panel could answer it. Very helpful for authors like me, who don't yet have a fan base!
The signing.
DAY 4: CINCINNATI, OHIOFriday, September 21
Another comfy room, somewhere in Cincinnati. Have I mentioned that after this tour I totally understand rock stars who shout out, "Helloooo, Wrong-City-Name!" at their concerts?
The first thing we did was go over to the recording studio of WRRS to do a podcast interview with Mark Dewitt for The Fly Pod'show, Cover to Cover. When faced with a microphone, Lish was totally relaxed, Ann was sassy as can be, Marissa was her completely charming self, and...well, let's not talk about how I did.
So forget about the podcast. Here's the evening event! This sign was double-sided and hanging in midair over the podium.
I was impressed with the Fierce Reads displays that each bookstore put together. Joseph-Beth Booksellers went with the cozy fireplace motif...
Our meet-and-greet blogger was Emily of Ed and Em Reviews. She took great notes because, you know, she's a college student.
Sailor Moon cupcakes, made by Emily and her friend Lindsay!
Have you ever wondered what it looks like from the panel's point of view? (You would probably sit a little taller in your chair, however.)
Lish and one of my best blogger friends, Adam, of Hitting on Girls in Bookstores. They're having a "sleeve off." It was declared a tie.
We're all holding our own books. Except Adam, who is holding 50 Shades of Grey.
DAY 5: MILWAUKEE (OCONOMOWOC), WISCONSINSaturday, September 22, 2012
The not-so-glamorous side of book tours: we had to be checked-out of our room and standing in the hotel lobby at 4 AM, so Lish pretty much sleepwalked through CVG airport.
Another swank hotel room, this time in Milwaukee.
You will eventually get used to the fact that I'm obsessed with bathroom design.
Our meet-and-greet was with Erica, the totally charming blogger from The Book Cellar. I wish I had known about her rabbits (Holland Lops) when we met, so I could have asked her about them.
Our media escort, Cynthia, with the Fierce Reads display at Books and Company. The bookstore (and Lynn, their event coordinator) was so welcoming, having taken over this tour stop from Next Chapter, which had closed suddenly only a couple of weeks before.
The panel set-up. Mostly I included this photo because of what Ann is doing with her hair.
Another panel-eye view.
DAY 6: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINASunday, September 23
The Haywood Park Hotel used to be a department store, and it shows. The spaces are cavernous.
Really, I've never seen a hotel with a separate shower and soaking tub.
My kids drink from the faucet at home. This is the fixture I should have bought all those years ago!
Asheville is so durn cute and quirky. She was tap dancing while she played the steel mandolin and sang harmony.
On our way to lunch...
...which we ate with Jessica Drake, the singer/songwriter of the Fierce Reads trailer single. You can download the song for free here.
One of the nicest things about touring is surprise appearances of friends and family. These are the parents of my beloved niece's boyfriend (whom I also adore). I had never met them before!
Malaprop's Bookstore! This is Robin, introducing Jessica Drake and the authors. (Fun fact: Robin is an aspiring middle-grade author.) Jessica (sitting behind us) sang the Fierce Reads song, and another original song from her new album The Seed in Gasoline.
Lish, reading.
Ann, reading with sound effects.
Our meet-and-greet blogger, and my dear online friend, Asheley Tart of Into the Hall of Books. This is my favorite photo of the tour.
Beth Revis came to see us, which was both fun and an honor. Who can resist taking her photo with so many cool authors? NOT ME.That's it! Lots of hotel rooms, lots of bathroom fixtures, lots of readers and bloggers and booksellers. Lots of shop talk with experienced, talented authors; and lots of plane flights and 3 AM wake-up calls! Most of all, a very steep learning curve.
Thank you to Macmillan, and thanks especially to Kate Lied, our publicist, who was unflappable and indefatigable right up until her celebratory mojito after our last event, when she realized she needed, finally, to go to bed.
(So many takeoffs and landings.)DAY 1: PHOENIX (TEMPE), ARIZONATuesday, September 18
Um...this palatial suite was all for me. What the?...
And then you discover the cruel irony: there isn't enough time to enjoy the amenities on any of your stops!
This hotel knows how to cater to vain authors, with a fun-house bathroom mirror that makes you look pencil-thin.
Left to right: Marissa Meyer, Ann Aguirre, our wonderful publicist Kate Lied, and Lish McBride (who is giving me the malocchio for the first, but not last, time).
We met with high school writing students for an hour, in the company of our very kind "meet-and-greet" blogger, Shesten, of I Heart Monster. (In fact, I stole this picture from her.)
The main program at the Changing Hands Bookstore. That's Brandi Stewart, the children's buyer, in the lime green top. She let me steal the most awesome signing pen, which I carried with me for the rest of the tour, and gave me a T-shirt. 
Signing books after the panel.DAY 2: DENVER, COLORADOWednesday, September 19
A comfy Residence Inn.
Hold the phone! THIS HOTEL PROVIDES MICROWAVE POPCORN.
Before we went to the evening event, we had lunch with several local booksellers, and then we stopped at this awesome Denver bookstore, The Bookies, to "sign stock copy." (See? I'm getting the lingo down.)
And on to the Tattered Cover Bookstore, where we were greeted at the entrance with another lovely Fierce Reads display.
We were prominently advertised on the September 2012 events poster near the front door.
This is our wonderful meet-and-greet blogger, Nina of Nina Reads (her blog title is a play on her real name). She's a hardcore fan of Colorado, transplanted from Norway.
Several readers arrived early, so we were able to do some book signing and chatting beforehand. Ann has rabid fans who read both her adult books and her YA. 
Marissa catches me stalking her.
The bookstore gave us each a personalized bookmark as a parting gift. Awww!DAY 3: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURIThursday, September 20
Two beds actually make sense this time: my fifteen-year-old daughter, Lydia, had the day off from school, so she joined us for the St. Louis stop.
I don't know why I think you want to see the bathroom.
Our stock-signing gig fell through, so this was the one afternoon we authors had no assignment. Lydia and I took a long walk on the Wash U Danforth campus.
Two Bears in front of the gymnasium. Raooowwwrr.
Colleen's Cookies..jpg)
Macmillan Authors! This event included Jessica Brody on the panel, and Genn Albin drove from out of town with her husband to cheer us on. From left to right: Ann Aguirre, Elizabeth Fama, Lish McBride, Gennifer Albin, Jessica Brody, and Marissa Meyer. (The building is the home of The Ethical Society of St. Louis.)
Our meet-and-greet blogger was Jessi of Reading in the Corner. We have no photos of us with her, because obviously we were too busy taking photos of ourselves. Oy.
The panel. Excellent moderation by Danielle Borsch of Left Bank Books, including funny bios of the authors. Particularly clever: she suggested to the audience that even if they had a question for a single author, to try to frame it in a way that the whole panel could answer it. Very helpful for authors like me, who don't yet have a fan base!
The signing.
DAY 4: CINCINNATI, OHIOFriday, September 21
Another comfy room, somewhere in Cincinnati. Have I mentioned that after this tour I totally understand rock stars who shout out, "Helloooo, Wrong-City-Name!" at their concerts?
The first thing we did was go over to the recording studio of WRRS to do a podcast interview with Mark Dewitt for The Fly Pod'show, Cover to Cover. When faced with a microphone, Lish was totally relaxed, Ann was sassy as can be, Marissa was her completely charming self, and...well, let's not talk about how I did. 
So forget about the podcast. Here's the evening event! This sign was double-sided and hanging in midair over the podium..jpg)
I was impressed with the Fierce Reads displays that each bookstore put together. Joseph-Beth Booksellers went with the cozy fireplace motif... 
Our meet-and-greet blogger was Emily of Ed and Em Reviews. She took great notes because, you know, she's a college student. 
Sailor Moon cupcakes, made by Emily and her friend Lindsay!
Have you ever wondered what it looks like from the panel's point of view? (You would probably sit a little taller in your chair, however.)
Lish and one of my best blogger friends, Adam, of Hitting on Girls in Bookstores. They're having a "sleeve off." It was declared a tie.
We're all holding our own books. Except Adam, who is holding 50 Shades of Grey.
DAY 5: MILWAUKEE (OCONOMOWOC), WISCONSINSaturday, September 22, 2012
The not-so-glamorous side of book tours: we had to be checked-out of our room and standing in the hotel lobby at 4 AM, so Lish pretty much sleepwalked through CVG airport.
Another swank hotel room, this time in Milwaukee.
You will eventually get used to the fact that I'm obsessed with bathroom design.
Our meet-and-greet was with Erica, the totally charming blogger from The Book Cellar. I wish I had known about her rabbits (Holland Lops) when we met, so I could have asked her about them.
Our media escort, Cynthia, with the Fierce Reads display at Books and Company. The bookstore (and Lynn, their event coordinator) was so welcoming, having taken over this tour stop from Next Chapter, which had closed suddenly only a couple of weeks before. 
The panel set-up. Mostly I included this photo because of what Ann is doing with her hair.
Another panel-eye view.DAY 6: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINASunday, September 23
The Haywood Park Hotel used to be a department store, and it shows. The spaces are cavernous.
Really, I've never seen a hotel with a separate shower and soaking tub.
My kids drink from the faucet at home. This is the fixture I should have bought all those years ago!
Asheville is so durn cute and quirky. She was tap dancing while she played the steel mandolin and sang harmony.
On our way to lunch...
...which we ate with Jessica Drake, the singer/songwriter of the Fierce Reads trailer single. You can download the song for free here. 
One of the nicest things about touring is surprise appearances of friends and family. These are the parents of my beloved niece's boyfriend (whom I also adore). I had never met them before!
Malaprop's Bookstore! This is Robin, introducing Jessica Drake and the authors. (Fun fact: Robin is an aspiring middle-grade author.) Jessica (sitting behind us) sang the Fierce Reads song, and another original song from her new album The Seed in Gasoline.
Lish, reading.
Ann, reading with sound effects.
Our meet-and-greet blogger, and my dear online friend, Asheley Tart of Into the Hall of Books. This is my favorite photo of the tour. 
Beth Revis came to see us, which was both fun and an honor. Who can resist taking her photo with so many cool authors? NOT ME.That's it! Lots of hotel rooms, lots of bathroom fixtures, lots of readers and bloggers and booksellers. Lots of shop talk with experienced, talented authors; and lots of plane flights and 3 AM wake-up calls! Most of all, a very steep learning curve.Thank you to Macmillan, and thanks especially to Kate Lied, our publicist, who was unflappable and indefatigable right up until her celebratory mojito after our last event, when she realized she needed, finally, to go to bed.
September 17, 2012
Tour Stop: The King's English
I had a book signing at The King's English Bookshop last Thursday, and it was a delight. It's the most adorable store you've ever seen, with a warren of cozy rooms, each with its own genre of books, each with a place to sit, each with a sunny window.
My writing partner Linda Hoffman Kimball picked me up at the Salt Lake City airport and housed me in her lovely home in Kamas, which made the event more than just a book signing but also a girlfriend sleepover. Here are some photos she took of the event:
This is Rachel Heath, the children's marketing manager, book lover, and all around sweet person.
Dinner after the event at Trio.
New friends! Jen, me, Carrie, and Kimberly.
Old friends! Linda and her niece Ellie (who will someday be an animator).
September 14, 2012
This is My Awesome Sister
This is my sister. She's the kind of person who sends you an iPhone photo of herself grinning like the Cheshire Cat when she buys your book. I adore her.
I really should send her on tour in my place. For one thing, she's a natural-born stand-up comedienne, so you'd get way more bang for your buck. Also, there's enough of a family resemblance I'm pretty sure my publisher wouldn't notice the difference.
I really should send her on tour in my place. For one thing, she's a natural-born stand-up comedienne, so you'd get way more bang for your buck. Also, there's enough of a family resemblance I'm pretty sure my publisher wouldn't notice the difference.
September 9, 2012
Plymouth Launch!
On Friday, September 7th, Plimoth Plantation graciously hosted a launch party for Monstrous Beauty in their gorgeous Gainsborough Hall. The hall was decorated with enormous sea shells, fish netting, and a giant mermaid stencil. More than fifty guests showed up, and I got to meet Lauren J., a lovely blogger I first met on Twitter who I'm sure will remain a friend for life. All in all, the perfect launch for my tour!
The view from Plymouth Wharf. (The rocky outcropping beyond the boat is not the one from the book, but there's a strong resemblance!)
Book signings appear glamorous, but your family members endure a bit of waiting.
The two Lydias, my mother-in-law and my daughter, waiting for the event to start. (I love this photo, Gene. Thank you!)
I think my book cover looks particularly pretty in mass quantities!
The organizer, Rob Kluin, Director of Marketing and Communications, is nothing if not attentive to detail.
Each table had sea glass and sand. My son's map of "Hester's Plymouth" completed the display.
Guests gathered early for nibbles and a cash bar, including a mermaid martini, which was aquamarine in color but had a sweet hint of coconut. I guzzled one down before my talk. (Mistake?)
I'm only including this to show you the podium and the mantelpiece. Otherwise, I'm embarrassed to have you see me in the same dress for two events in a row.
Signing.
I brought a guest book for purchasers to sign, as my own keepsake.
I also gave away buttons to each guest who bought a book (this is the one my mother-in-law chose, a bloody Syrenka designed by my daughter Lydia).Heartfelt thanks to Plimoth Plantation, and especially to Rob Kluin, Susanna Grady, Jessica Rudden, Ellis Brewster, and Erin Allard for such a fun and productive event. I'm sure I'm missing someone! 
The view from Plymouth Wharf. (The rocky outcropping beyond the boat is not the one from the book, but there's a strong resemblance!)
Book signings appear glamorous, but your family members endure a bit of waiting.
The two Lydias, my mother-in-law and my daughter, waiting for the event to start. (I love this photo, Gene. Thank you!)
I think my book cover looks particularly pretty in mass quantities!
The organizer, Rob Kluin, Director of Marketing and Communications, is nothing if not attentive to detail.
Each table had sea glass and sand. My son's map of "Hester's Plymouth" completed the display.
Guests gathered early for nibbles and a cash bar, including a mermaid martini, which was aquamarine in color but had a sweet hint of coconut. I guzzled one down before my talk. (Mistake?)
I'm only including this to show you the podium and the mantelpiece. Otherwise, I'm embarrassed to have you see me in the same dress for two events in a row.
Signing.
I brought a guest book for purchasers to sign, as my own keepsake.
I also gave away buttons to each guest who bought a book (this is the one my mother-in-law chose, a bloody Syrenka designed by my daughter Lydia).Heartfelt thanks to Plimoth Plantation, and especially to Rob Kluin, Susanna Grady, Jessica Rudden, Ellis Brewster, and Erin Allard for such a fun and productive event. I'm sure I'm missing someone!
September 5, 2012
Release-Day Party at 57th Street Books!
Here are some photos from my release-day party at 57th Street Books in Chicago—2 blocks from my home. It was a packed event (er, it turns out I have a lot of friends), and so much fun!
Mermaid, whale, and heart cookies by my daughter, Lydia.
Cupcakes (vanilla) of mermaids diving, also by Lydia
Graveyard cupcakes (chocolate), also by Lydia.
All book signings should be stacked with happy friends.
This is what pub day feels like, right there.
Standing room only. (Maybe because of the champagne and that beer keg?)
Reading.
Food by La Petite Folie.
More food!
Signing. (The bookstore sold 55 copies of MB.)
Three bloggers showed up and MADE MY DAY. This is Sarah A!
Mermaid, whale, and heart cookies by my daughter, Lydia.
Cupcakes (vanilla) of mermaids diving, also by Lydia
Graveyard cupcakes (chocolate), also by Lydia.
All book signings should be stacked with happy friends.
This is what pub day feels like, right there.
Standing room only. (Maybe because of the champagne and that beer keg?)
Reading.
Food by La Petite Folie.
More food!
Signing. (The bookstore sold 55 copies of MB.)
Three bloggers showed up and MADE MY DAY. This is Sarah A!
September 4, 2012
It's Release Day!
How about that monstrous beauty?Today is the official release day of Monstrous Beauty, which means you can go to your local bookstore and buy the darn thing AND THEN I WILL SHUT UP.Lots of things are happening!
1. This morning I was on the radio in Plymouth, MA with WATD morning hosts Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian. I only said one embarrassing thing, which is a PERSONAL RECORD.
2. My blog tour has started! The first stop is with Wendy Darling and K at the magnificent blog, The Midnight Garden. I wrote a guest post about the settings in the book, with photos from my research trip to Plymouth, MA.
3. Tonight at 6 PM there's a celebration of Monstrous Beauty's release at the 57th Street Bookstore. Stop by if you're a local and give me a hug because IT'S MY BOOK BIRTHDAY.
4. On Friday the 7th I'll be at Plimoth Plantation for the best book launch ever, including mermaid martinis!
5. On Thursday the 13th I'll be at The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City for a book signing.
6. I'll be on Macmillan's Fierce Reads tour with three other authors from September 18th through the 23rd.
August 29, 2012
Men Who Wish to Drown
Illustration by Anna and Elena BalbussoMy short story for Tor.com went live today! If you were an early reader of Monstrous Beauty and you enjoyed the historical chapters...this one's for you. It's a snapshot in time of Syrenka's long quest to find love and acceptance.
August 20, 2012
BOOK NEWS!
Finally! I can spread the news that my brilliant agent, Sara Crowe, has sold my next book to Farrar, Straus and Giroux. My editor will be the great Simon Boughton himself, senior vice president and publishing director of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.
An author can't feel much more honored than I feel today.
Click open to see the big picture!
From PublishersMarketplace.com, August 20, 2012
An author can't feel much more honored than I feel today.
Click open to see the big picture!
From PublishersMarketplace.com, August 20, 2012
