Puzzles, Puzzles Everywhere
Feeling a little bored? Need a challenge? Locate this symbol somewhere on my website and click on it to see if you can solve four puzzles related to The Secrets of the Seven. If you succeed, a reward beyond riches will be yours! (Well, there’s a reward. It’s kind of neat.)
Read MoreThe Big Blue Marble
The aftermath of our panel on middle grade series at The Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Philadelphia. So cool to hang out wiht the talented and funny Amy Ignatow for an afternoon in Philly!
Boston and Buttonwoods!
Had a delicious time yesterday at the Buttonwoods Book and Toy Store. Don’t skip this place if you’re near Cohasset, MA! Great staff (children’s book buyer Bill Grace really knows his stuff!), beautifully curated collection, lovely store with cozy chairs. I was tempted to move in.
Best Conversation So Far
Book signing last night at the truly awesome Hooray for Books in Alexandria.
Ten-year-old-fan: When did you write your first book?
Me: Oh, ten…no, it was fifteen years ago.
Her: Wow. Because you can’t be, like forty…or thirty…
Me: Aw, thanks. I like you.
Her: People do.
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