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Posting an image of the cover for The Canary in the Coal Mine, my first middle-grade, due out in April from Holiday House:

A quick apology to anyone who is getting some of my old posts all over again. I’m trying to redo my blog and web site. If I knew MORE about redoing my blog and website, none of these things would … Continue reading →

Breaking my radio silence because today is Navin Johnson Day here: Amazon and Barnes and Noble have officially listed both Happy Birthday, Tree and The Schmutzy Family in their catalogs. In other words: I’m somebody! No images yet, so I … Continue reading →

One of my favorite blog challenges last year was the one on Tara Lazar’s site for Picture Book Idea Month. Thirty days, thirty ideas. I just looked at my list from last year and two that had seemed ridiculous at … Continue reading →

I’ve had the most unproductive few weeks I’ve had in ages, which might make you wonder: Why the heck are you updating your blog? The answer is: Because if I can finish a blog entry, maybe I can go finish … Continue reading →