Happy last day of April!
This week, I’m going to be doing a blog tour with some excellent folks!
Today, I’m going to have an interview posted on Chantel Simmons’ blog, who is the author of the upcoming STUCK IN DOWNWARD DOG. If you’re like Chantel and are not too familiar with Black Friday Shopping, be [...]

Today we have the wonderful Lola Douglas joining us in the beauty shop! *applause, applause.* Lola is the author of TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD STARLET, which has been named one of New York Public Library’s 2007 Books for the Teen Age, and MORE CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD STARLET, both of which [...]

Today we have the talented Lisa Yee joining us in the beauty shop! Lisa is the author of the recently released SO TOTALLY EMILY EBERS (Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic,) and has one of my favorite blogs to read. Her photos are hilarious!
So welcome, Lisa! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician’s chair, and let’s [...]

Congratulations and a huge Woo HOO to fellow Class of 2k7 member Elizabeth Scott, for today’s release of her young adult novel BLOOM!

(Isn’t this the prettiest cover? I love the daisy in her hair.)
Lauren has a good life: decent grades, great friends, and a boyfriend every girl lusts after. So why is she so unhappy?
It [...]

What? Shop Talk on a Thursday? Yep, I’m now going to be posting interviews twice a week. Why? Because I love doing them, I have a lot of interviews waiting to be posted, and there’s more authors I’d love to get the gossip on.
Like . . . my fellow Class of [...]

The second issue of the Class of 2k7 ezine is now available! In it you’ll find bios, reviews and blurbs for our authors with books debuting in April, May and June, plus an article on edgy young adult novels and other goodies!
Also, for those of you who have debut middle-grade or young-adult novels scheduled to [...]

Talk about a shocker! Yesterday, I found out my book is already out at one Barnes & Noble, even though my release date isn’t until May 1st. I couldn’t believe it! But it’s not uncommon for books to release prior to their pub date and good news–it was facing out on a [...]

Today we have Rose Kent joining us in the beauty shop! Rose is the author of the mid-grade novel, KIMCHI & CALAMARI, which you can find out more about from this message.
Welcome, Rose! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician chairs, and let’s get down to the gossip.
First off–when’s the last time [...]

Today we have Kelly Bingham joining us in the beauty shop! Kelly is the author of SHARK GIRL, a young adult novel that’s written in verse. See my previous entry for the full scoop on her fantastic book!
So welcome, Kelly! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician chairs, and let’s [...]

Wow, today we have not one . . . not two . . . but three books releasing for three of my fellow Class of 2k7 members!
Check out my livejournal blog entries for the scoop on:
Kelly Bingham’s release of her young adult novel SHARK GIRL!
Cassandra Clare’s release of her young adult novel CITY OF [...]