May 30th, 2007
In all my craziness this month, I missed blogging about the recent releases for two fellow Class of 2k7 members Karen Day and Aimee Ferris!
So here’s a late congratulations to Karen Day for the May 8th release of her mid-grade novel, TALL TALES, by Wendy Lamb Books/Random House.
12-year-old Meg Summers wants to make a friend. […]
May 29th, 2007
Today we have author and journalist Robin Friedman joining us in the beauty shop! Robin is the author of the recently released young adult novel, THE GIRLFRIEND PROJECT.
“Friedman’s effort is packed with laughs and dang-I-pity-the-fool embarrassing scenes… Recommended for teenage girls of almost all ages, this title is […]
May 24th, 2007
BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT is one of three books recommended in the Girls’ Life “Top 10″ page in the current June/July Girls’ Life magazine. I’m so excited about this!!
And, as if that wasn’t enough, I received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6443838.html?industryid=47139
Beauty Shop for Rent: …fully equipped, inquire within
Laura Bowers. Harcourt, $17 (336p) ISBN […]
May 23rd, 2007
I have so much to blog about, between recent book signings, launch parties, a wonderful girls’ book club that invited me to their school yesterday, and how I someone found one of the signs my book is based on!!! But, wow, things have been so overwhelming lately that I’m going to have to break it […]
May 22nd, 2007
It’s a gorgeous Tuesday morning and I’m happy to have Sara Zarr with us in the beauty shop! Sara is a fellow Class of 2k7 member and the author of STORY OF A GIRL, which was published this January by Little Brown.
“This is realistic fiction at its best. Zarr’s storytelling is excellent; Deanna’s reactions to […]
May 15th, 2007
Today I have my fellow Class of 2k7 member, Paula Chase Hyman in the beauty shop! Paula is the author of SO NOT THE DRAMA, (Kensington Books,) which was released this past March.
“Contemporary friendship story, which revels in rich diversity of race, color, and class.”
—Booklist
Welcome, Paula! Grab some coffee, get […]
May 14th, 2007
Happy Monday!
I love a great hair story, especially when there’s pictures! Keris Stainton sent me a link to a hilarious “hair don’t” post on her blog after seeing the hair lessons page on my website. Click here if you’re in the mood for a giggle and enjoy!
Also, I’m still at the YA […]
May 13th, 2007
Hey all! I’m now hanging out at the YA Authors Cafe! Stop by if you want to ask me any questions about Beauty Shop for Rent or to leave a comment. I’d love to hear from you!
May 10th, 2007
Who’s in the shop today? Alma Fullerton, author of In the Garage, a young adult novel that has been shortlisted for the Alberta Children’s Book Award!
Welcome, Alma, and congrats for the shortlist! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician’s chair, and let’s get down to the gossip.
First off, tell us […]
May 8th, 2007
How cool is this? Today, E. Lockhart is joining us in the beauty shop! She is the author of the recently released DRAMARAMA, a novel about two theater-mad, self-invented, fabulositon Ohio teenagers. You can get the full scoop at her website, but until then, welcome, E! Grab some coffee, get comfy in the beautician’s chair, […]