Kat asked some tough questions in this interview.  I never really thought about how I put my books together. I know that there’s a moment of panic when I begin. Then the research kicks in and calms me down.  I find a tidbit and start to structure a scene around that. It might not end up being the first chapter — but its a start.

Check out her interview here.

First — I love this title for a blog! Secondly, I loved the review. Jessica is a university student in Canada and she brings an interesting perpective to her reviews.  She liked Nobody’s Secret’s for all the reasons I hoped she would — (I would love to list, but it’s just too self-serving! Read it here) but she also spent some time talking about Emily Dickinson’s mother. Jessica thought it was refreshing to see a parental figure portrayed in a positive light (or at all! So many books for kids do away with the parents altogether).  I love love love when a reviewer makes me look at my work in a new way. So thanks Read My Breath Away!

Emily Dickinson's Mother (also named Emily!)

Of Nobody’s Secret.  I love Miss Literati’s reviews — they are breathless and fun — just the way we are when we’re telling a good friend about a book. Happily, she liked Nobody’s Secret.  Check out her review here.

It’s here. It’s finally here. Nobody’s Secret’s official birthday!