originally posted on the Emu’s Debuts blog. I’m reflecting on the surprising angst that followed my book contract. The angst of letting go. See, I love the inventive stage of writing. Don’t get me wrong, writing is damn hard. But, I love that evolving sense of possibility when worlds and characters spin out of thin… Read more »
I am so happy to announce that artist Daniel Minter will be illustrating my book, STEP RIGHT UP: THE STORY OF BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY. It’s been a long many months of waiting for this news. Now, I’m just plain giddy. Daniel Minter is the 2013 recipient of a Coretta Scott King Honor for book illustration,… Read more »
I’m honored to have a post on the Emu’s Debuts blog today, about how my debut book sale came to be. And how signing the contract became an unexpectedly memorable and emotional event. http://emusdebuts.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/signing-the-contract-not-your-typical-espn-moment/ Here is that post, in its entirety. Signing the Contract. Not Your Typical ESPN Moment. We’ve all seen news snippets, featuring a… Read more »
Me with my big-hearted, uber-talented agent, Erin Murphy. Finally! I am over-the-moon about the Publisher’s Marketplace announcement on June 21, 2013-the same day I flew to Montana for my agent’s annual retreat. The deal is finally final and now I can scream it from the blog roof. I SOLD A BOOK! Here’s the happy blurb,… Read more »
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