I got a very nice email the other day saying, "We're delighted to feature your words in the latest book from the Six-Word series, The Best Advice in Six Words. Your advice was selected from tens of thousands of memoirs in consideration via sixwordmemoirs.com, Facebook, Twitter, … [Read more...] about my best advice in six words
Books
back by popular demand: boxes of books!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I did the last Boxes of Books promotion! Sorry! No wonder my house looks like it's been turned into a library! (Note: That photo is from last time and doesn't even begin to show how many books I actually am ready to send you.) Many … [Read more...] about back by popular demand: boxes of books!
talking about “room” with author emma donoghue
I got to see Room the other night in New York, and say hi to author Emma Donoghue, who was doing a Q&A after the screening. The movie was excellent, thanks to powerful performances by Brie Larson and 9-year-old Jacob Tremblay, and a screenplay written by Donoghue herself. I … [Read more...] about talking about “room” with author emma donoghue
“the paris key” book review and giveaway!
If you didn't get to take the vacation you wanted this summer, don't worry. The Paris Key will whisk you away to the City of Light - and probably get you booking flights for next year. … [Read more...] about “the paris key” book review and giveaway!
my interview with author linda castillo – plus a book giveaway!
I'm so excited I got to interview Linda Castillo about her new thriller, After the Storm, because I love all her books and pretty much stay up all night reading every time she publishes a new one. After the Storm is the latest in her Kate Burkholder series, which takes place … [Read more...] about my interview with author linda castillo – plus a book giveaway!
“blueprints” by barbara delinsky book review and giveaway!
How in the world have I never read anything by Barbara Delinsky before?? Apparently, she's written twenty one bestsellers, which makes me very happy since I finished her new novel, Blueprints, in one weekend and now want more. … [Read more...] about “blueprints” by barbara delinsky book review and giveaway!
10 must-read books
I've been reading a ton lately, which makes me happy since I remember what it was like to go through that awful "can't read" period. Despite a ridiculous schedule, I've carved out time to read every day and it's made me a little more sane. I no longer feel the need to finish … [Read more...] about 10 must-read books
my interview with anna quindlen
My NaBloPoMo post for today was picked up by Huffington Post so I hope you'll head over there to read and comment. As I mentioned to you last week, I attended the annual Author's Luncheon for Words Alive, a local non-profit organization that promotes reading. This year's … [Read more...] about my interview with anna quindlen