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May 2013 Archive

Archives for May 2013

What would it take for Emily D. to risk her reputation?

May 30th, 2013, 2:56 pm

I took a stab at this topic on the YABookshelf as part of the Blog Tour.  Melissa asked me to tackle this topic and it was surprisingly hard! Check out the post here.

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Next Stop: Kat Loves Books

May 28th, 2013, 11:49 am

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.

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Next Stop: YA Bookshelf

May 25th, 2013, 11:52 am

Having left Middle Grade Mafioso — I”m headed to YA Bookshelf for an insightful review of Nobody’s Secret.   Melissa talks about Emily’s narrative voice and her authorial voice.  And suggests that Nobody’s Secret is a perfect way to be introduced to Emily’s poetry. I have to agree!

Check out the blog here.

One of Emily’s poems —

Wild nights – Wild nights!
Were I with thee
Wild nights should be
Our luxury!
Futile – the winds –
To a Heart in port –
Done with the Compass –
Done with the Chart!
Rowing in Eden –
Ah – the Sea!
Might I but moor – tonight –
In thee!

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And the Blog Tour Begins! — Check out Middle Grade Mafioso

May 20th, 2013, 12:13 pm

Michael at Middle Grade Mafioso has graciously offered to kick off the blog tour with an interview and a giveaway! Please visit and leave a comment to win a copy of Nobody’s Secret!

Click here.

Here’s Michael — or the “Blogfather!”

Tomorrow — the YA Bookshelf!

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Read My Breath Away reviews Nobody’s Secret

May 17th, 2013, 1:52 pm

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!)

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Historical Veronica Mars? I’ll take it!

May 13th, 2013, 1:55 am

I Heart YA just reviewed Nobody’s Secret and said such lovely things — most particularly that my book felt like a historical Veronica Mars.  Check out her review here!

Categories: Blog, Books

Miss Literati is a fan…

May 8th, 2013, 4:13 pm

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.

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Hudson Children’s Book Festival — THIS WEEKEND!

May 1st, 2013, 6:38 pm

Join me and 90 (yes 90!) other authors at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival on Saturday from 10 – 4.  For more information check out their website.

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Happy Birthday Nobody’s Secret!

May 1st, 2013, 4:17 pm

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

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