2021 has been quite a year . . . in the midst of some very difficult times, I've been very grateful to release SIX books this year! To celebrate, I'm giving away a bundle of signed copies all eight of my books, including my novels MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL, … [Read more...]
My Interview on Mutually Inclusive!
I loved talking with Devyn at Mutually Inclusive about WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET and writing in general! You can read the whole interview here. … [Read more...]
My Post on the Shelf Stuff Blog about Celebrating Small Moments
I loved writing this blog post for the Shelf Stuff Blog about Celebrating Small Moments and how this ties into Reha's story in RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE. Check out the whole post here, and read on for my 80s playlist and carrot halwa recipe! … [Read more...]
My Favorite MG Novels in Verse!
I was delighted to be on the PragmaticMom Blog writing about some of my favorite middle grade novels in verse! Check out the post and enter the giveaway! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE Review on the Reading Middle Grade Blog!
I was honored to see this fantastic review on one of my favorite middle grade blogs, Reading Middle Grade! Subscribe to Afoma's newsletter for fantastic lists and interviews! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on the Children’s Book Corner Blog!
I loved chatting about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE with Judy Bradbury on her Children's Book Corner blog! In addition to asking some fantastic questions about writing, Judy includes classroom exercises as well as poetry and verse novel recommendations. Read the whole post here! … [Read more...]
Lots of Lists for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE!
I'm honored to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on so many "Anticipated" lists for 2021! Check them out below: Reading Middle Grade Blog Forever and Everly "2021Books to Look Out For" . Litericious "Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021" Just Another Teen Reading … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS Guest Blog Posts!
This week I've done interviews/guest posts on several fantastic blogs, some of which are doing SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS giveaways! Check them out and enter to win! On Maria Marshall's Picture Book Buzz, I answer questions along with fellow STEAM Team Picture Book writers: On the Pragmatic Mom … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM featured in the Nerdy Book Club!
I was delighted to see MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM mentioned in a Nerdy Book Club Post about "Top Ten Books For Current Foodies and Future Chefs!" The post mentions many books I admire and some that I have now added to my enormous TBR pile! … [Read more...]
Teachers and Classmates
Even though I've been out of school for quite some time, the start of a new school year still inspires anticipation and excitement. My own kids are eager to start new classes, connect with teachers, and see their classmates again. We're a little sad that summer is over, but we're also kind of glad … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM Preorder Gifts!
My debut middle grade novel MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM releases four weeks from today on June 11, 2019! I'm so grateful for your support of me and my book, and I'm thrilled to celebrate preorders by giving away some fun swag! Preorder You can preorder MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM by 11:59 p.m. EST … [Read more...]
A Shakespearean Giveaway!
It's April 23, the day the world celebrates the birth of William Shakespeare! I fell in love with Shakespeare's words as a kid, and each year I discover more to love about his poetry and plays. MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM was inspired by one of his best-known and beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. … [Read more...]
On Baking, Besties, and Belief
In my forthcoming middle grade novel, MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, my 11-year-old protagonist Mimi bakes special lemon-lavender cupcakes for her best friend’s birthday. These cupcakes always make her happy, even after her friend moves away. So when a dear friend of mine was celebrating a big birthday, I … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog! I’m writing to share things I love that are related to the themes in my books. For the most part, this means family, friends and food, but I may throw in some Shakespeare and science for good measure. In celebration of the announcement of my middle grade debut, MIDSUMMER’S … [Read more...]