Ruby Lee & Me Is A Finalist for the 2018 Nebraska Golden Sower Award
Making the Nebraska State list may be the coolest thing that’s ever happened in my writing career. It’s especially sweet since I... Read More
Middle Grade Book Panel #MSBookFest
This past August, I participated on a middle grade panel at the Mississippi Book Festival. We were moderated by Deborah Wiles, and... Read More
An Author Podcast And #SHOPSMALL
On Saturday, I participated in my first ever podcast along with fellow Middle Grade author, Monika Schroeder. Our host was Ken Butcher,... Read More
Bluffton Book Festival
Bluffton is the most charming low country town I’ve ever been to, and I was thrilled to participate in the first ever... Read More
SCBWI Book Blast!
When it comes to marketing, it’s hard to know what actually moves the needle, but that said, SCBWI’s Book Blast is fast... Read More
#SIBA16, #TRIO, And RUBY LEE AND ME Dolls!
Fifteen books were selected to be part of TRIO 2017, and I’m excited for RUBY LEE & ME to be among them.... Read More
August–#MSBookFest And #MGGetsReal!
Whew! August was a busy month. I attended the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson. Here I am on a panel moderated by... Read More
#MGGetsReal–A Conversation With Joyce Moyer Hostetter
I first read Joyce Moyer Hostetter’s book, BLUE in 2006. I was especially drawn to BLUE because of its setting–rural North Carolina,... Read More
#MGGetsReal–A Conversation With Kerry O’Malley Cerra
Hi Kerry, Thanks for answering my questions about middle grade novels in general, and your own book, JUST A DROP OF WATER... Read More