The Ballad of Jessie Pearl Receives Another Good Review!
I am thrilled with THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL’S reviews by Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly, and now I have more... Read More
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Professional Reviews Matter
All of us who hope to sell to the school and library market know that professional reviews matter. Though publishers... Read More
Are Book Trailers Worth the Expense?
When I announced my intention to have a book trailer made, my critique group had a mini-debate. Another author declared,... Read More
What Makes A Great Debut Author Website?
I decided to overhaul my website to celebrate the release of my debut novel, THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL. I... Read More
Augusta Scattergood’s Interview With Me And A Recipe for Chocolate Pound Cake
This picture is of Augusta Scattergood at the launch party for GLORY BE at Inkwood Books. I am feeling a... Read More
The Amazing Timothy Decker
THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL not only has beautiful cover art, but an image that I adore on the title... Read More
My Blog and Website Overhaul
Please excuse the appearance of my blog for a couple of days. To celebrate my forthcoming novel, I’m treating my... Read More
How My Son’s School Project Inspired My Book
In 2007, my son’s eighth grade history teacher gave the kids an assignment. They were each to collect ten family... Read More
Writing Flap Copy
When my editor asked if I’d like to take a stab at writing flap copy, I took a deep breath... Read More