What’s Real & What’s Made Up From The Ballad of Jessie Pearl?
I received an email from a high school friend who has recently read my book. She wanted to know which characters were... Read More
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 good news.... Read More
Professional Reviews Matter
All of us who hope to sell to the school and library market know that professional reviews matter. Though publishers send out... 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, “Most people... 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 bit like... 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 page and... 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 and pulled... Read More
My Cover Art Reveal!
I have been waiting anxiously for cover art and here it is! The image is by Timothy Decker, and the type design... Read More
Typesetting & Design
THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL after typesetting: I just completed a stage of the publishing process called “page proofs.” After my manuscript... Read More
College and Copyedits
Two big events have been happening simultaneously in my life: first my only son went away to college, and secondly my debut... Read More