My poor dog. On a walk a few weeks ago, she stuck her head into a bush, not realizing the cat inside that bush would not take kindlyto her...

I've been thinking a lot about surprises and unique story elements, mostly because I've discovered how much I love it as a reader wh...

The past twelve months have been a bit... strange. I don't want to go into specifics, but those of you who are published authors will ...

It's April, and you know that that means!! So... is it okay to read verse novels as a way of celebrating National Poetry Month? Af...

I am feeling down for a few different reasons, so in an effort to cheer myself up, here are five things that make me happy right now. ...

Yay, I can finally tell you what I've been working on! I love writing for the middle grade crowd. And I love Scholastic, who do such a...

Here's what I've read lately, and I highly recommend them all!! (The first two, THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING and SPLENDORS AND GLOOMS ar...