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The epiphany that cracked the plot of my next novel
. . . and the need for books about 14-year-olds, and an incomplete list of books set during/just before/just after 8th grade
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On "manageable" revisions and trips
Reflections on spring break, developmental edits, and un-plannable magic, plus a 4-book giveaway, verse novel recommendation, and news!
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Starting something new
How my writing process follows the calendar year, and how I go from wisps of inspiration to a novel-shaped idea
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Photo books, year-end tenderness, and claiming the joy
My husband loves photography, and he creates these wonderful photo books for our family at the end of every year and to commemorate trips and other…
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The Dreaded "Q" Word
How looking at rejections from ages ago got me reflecting on why "quiet" is an unhelpful way to describe novels, and what writers of intimate…
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Real vs. (and?) Imaginary
How my four-year-old's questions have me thinking about the spectrum of completely realistic to obviously made up, and the magic of fiction that feels…
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On Drafting and Courage
My drafting process, and how a piece of dialogue I didn't remember writing got me thinking about bravery
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Ten Fun Facts About COMING UP SHORT!
Behind-the-scenes tidbits about my about-to-release book + updates on virtual and in-person events
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