MTLYA Festival!

by | Apr 28, 2022 | Events, Life, Writing

Join me and my fellow panelists on Sunday May 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM (ET) for a discussion on writing contemporary stories! Head to https://www.mtlyafest.com/lineup-2022 to register and for full information on the other amazing sessions!

The (Not so) secret to writing success

by | Apr 10, 2022 | Failure Wins, Life, Writing

Whenever I attend conferences/workshops, I often hear panelists talk about paving a path to writing success. Those tips center on the tried, true, and tested: Write consistently, attend classes/workshops on the craft, follow agents/agencies/publishers for submission...

Good news for Tuna!

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Events, Failure Wins, Life, Writing

Delighted to announce that my Running Press YA novel, THE SIGNS AND WONDERS OF TUNA RASHAD, is a Junior Library Guild Best Book Selection! Tuna’s story publishes June 7, 2022. Pre-order your copy through Amazon, Indigo, B &N, or your local bookstore....