What: Middle School is Hell with Mariko Tamaki, Rebecca Stead, and Me; moderated by Nancy Paulsen Where: McNally Jackson Books (52 Prince Street, between Mulberry and Lafayette Streets) When: Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm Yes, folks, I get to talk… Continue Reading
Well, the weekend is nearly at an end, and I’m shaking off my post-vacation jet-lag to say a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who participated in this week’s contests in celebration of the beautiful… Continue Reading
Have fun, kids. Draw me something cool. From The Broken Lands, Chapter One: CHARACTER, CHANCE, AND CHEATING Coney Island, August, 1877 The arrival of the four o’clock train at the terminus of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad line announced… Continue Reading
About a week ago I got to see the final cover of my next book at last. Yes, The Broken Lands jacket art has been finalized, and all I can say is that it’s truly beautiful. Not that I expected… Continue Reading
This is a fascinating state of affairs for me. I will tell you why. But first, let me say this. I love writing villains. I love dreaming them up, deciding on their quirks, their monstrosities, and the cuts of their… Continue Reading