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Hello blog readers! I have a number of guest blogs coming up in the next month, and while I could ramble on about whatever strikes my fancy, I thought it might be nice to find out what you all would … Continue reading
Megan
January 19, 1996 (Megan is 15) L also annoyed me today. Maybe I was just in an easily annoyed mood or something. Anyway, I was doing badly at volleyball, as usual, and L says to me ‘why don’t we switch … Continue reading
I talked a little yesterday about the differences between Canada and the US that I keep in mind when writing for a US audience. Today I’ll discuss why GIVE UP THE GHOST is (theoretically–I don’t ever name the city) set … Continue reading
I’ve noticed from reading the comments on my interviews and guest posts that some people are surprised to realize I’m Canadian. It’s true! I’ve lived here (in the city of Toronto), quite happily, my whole life. You generally won’t be … Continue reading
Where GHOST and I made appearances this week: Giveaways Win a bunch of great ghostly books, including GIVE UP THE GHOST! Guest Posts At my agent (Kristin Nelson)’s blog, I discussed my publishing journey and the publishing connections myth. Interviews … Continue reading
Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg – Conner knows Branwell would never have hurt his baby sister, but to prove it he must find a way to get his now-mute best friend to speak again. Sirena by Donna Jo … Continue reading
This past Saturday, I got to celebrate the launch of GIVE UP THE GHOST with family, friends, and colleagues at Bakka-Phoenix Books. For those of you who couldn’t make it, let me recreate the experience for you… First, approaching the … Continue reading
The Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards (Cybils) are now open for nominations! Have you told them about your favorite books this year yet? I have! Get yourself over there by October 15th and let your book love be … Continue reading
April 26, 1997 (Megan is 16) It’s funny how everything seems different at night. People are different, act differently than they usually would, at least in school. Perhaps that is why so many people like to go out to parties … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who’s shared their love for GHOST so far! I wanted to post a quick reminder for those who’ve picked up the book recently. Remember, if you enjoyed GHOST and review it on Amazon.com, I’ll happily send … Continue reading