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First time in Osaka–had to check out the aquarium. Wow! So many different types of fish and other watery creatures, including this shark and stingray who kindly mugged for the camera: … Continue reading
Megan
We had our first really rainy day today, so didn’t wander too far, mostly strolled along the main shopping streets which are handily sheltered. I did get this pic of the Kamo River frothing away: … Continue reading
Today we did the Philosopher’s Walk from Nanzen-ji to the Silver Pavilion (which was not actually silver). Most interesting sight at Nanzen-ji was this aqueduct, which many visitors had gathered around to sketch: … Continue reading
Not much of a photo op day, but I did snap this glimpse inside the Toei Studio Park, which is all about Japanese period dramas and samurai films (some are still shot here): … Continue reading
Yes, I’ve returned to Japan! Cannot wait to revisit our favorite spots and check out the places we missed last time. 🙂 And I’m going to endeavor to share my favorite photo each day. Today we’re in Kyoto, and we … Continue reading
I’m heading down to New York in a few weeks to meet up with my editors, and I’d love to see some of the NYC area bloggers and other bookish folks while I’m there. It’s too short notice to arrange … Continue reading
Yesterday I got to take part in the Festival of Trees for the first time, thanks to The Way We Fall‘s White Pine nomination. Such a fun day! First, all the nominated authors got on stage with two student volunteers … Continue reading
I’ve been doing quite a few school visits in the last couple months, and one question that almost always comes up is, What advice would you give to an aspiring writer? And I’ve realized I have a lot of opinions … Continue reading
Many of you, I hope, are familiar with L.K. Madigan’s work: her debut novel, Flash Burnout, won the William C. Morris Award. Sadly Lisa was only able to share one more book with us, The Mermaid’s Mirror, before cancer took … Continue reading
I’ve been getting asked more and more in the last few months, “What’s next after the Fallen World trilogy?” And I’ve had to keep saying, “I hope I can share some news soon!” Well, soon is now here! I am … Continue reading