I went to see New Moon last night with several other movie goers – all of them much younger than I. Which probably explains why I kept wanting to yell…
Yes, instead of writing, I’m READING, and yet another Jodi Picoult novel. The synopsis, in haiku of Keeping Faith. Cheating dad, sad mom makes Faith begin to see God. Parents…
Stephen King says a writer should either be writing or reading at all times. I went to the library AND the bookstore today, managing to come home with about 14…
Plain Truth, by Jodi Picoult. Awesome as usual. A synopsis, in haiku: Amish dead baby Did the teen kill it? Maybe. Tense lawyer finds out. Enjoy.
I started writing a new book today. Okay, I started it a while back, but I think I found the voice, and the first paragraph, so I’m off and running.…
Me: Look at my life! I’m going crazy with all the stuff I have to do. When am I supposed to write, huh? WHEN? Husband: I know. Why don’t you…
As you know, I’ve been sending out queries – those hard to write, but oh-so-important letters to agents TRYING to garner interest in my YA novel. To understand queries, and…
I just finished a YA book called, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga. I stumbled across his website and read the first chapter. It is…
Here I was wondering what to blog about and this shows up in the InBox – Dear Ms. Tyre: Thank you so much for your patience while I’ve had your…
I like YA. That’s just how I roll. But recently I found a Jodi Picoult novel on my bookshelf, courtesy I’m sure of my mother-in-law an avid reader, and decided…
