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Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book

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Elizabeth's first book in the trilogy can be had for $2.99. Also, how cool is it that we both had the word "Moon" in our titles released in 2011?Even though I've never met Elizabeth Bunce, I love her work. Plus, we share an editor--the wonderful Cheryl Klein. And now Cheryl is hosting a giveaway of Bunce's book, Liar's Moon.  Go here, to Cheryl's blog, to learn how you can … [Read more...] about Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book

It’s a Twitter Chat!

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Ever want to ask me or my editor about the process of writing and publishing Cleopatra's Moon? Now's your chance!AAL Books/Scholastic Senior Editor Cheryl Klein and I will be on a Twitter chat Monday, 11/14 at 12:30 EST to discuss writing, editing, and all manner of writerly things.Cheryl has the details at the bottom of this Q&A post about the novel on her blog. The … [Read more...] about It’s a Twitter Chat!

SCBWI Schmooze

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 Kara and her turtle; me and DQC; and Sally and her knit-doll after the panel. A big thank you to Cathy C. Hall and Debra Tiefel Mayhew for hosting me at the SCBWI Southern Breeze schmooze.I explained my somewhat convoluted path to publication and shared what I learned working with editors at AAL/Scholastic and Boyds Mill Press.The coolest part was being part of a "First … [Read more...] about SCBWI Schmooze

Entertainment Weekly, the Decatur Book Festival and other Surprises

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So I found out yesterday that Cleopatra's Moon made Entertainment Weekly e-zine's "Must Read" list for the week of August 22nd.What a surprise! Beyond exciting! Here's the link: http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20310286_20521465,00.html#21043406  There Selene is, sandwiched between the Coen brothers' Blue Ray collection and actor Paul Giamatti! Amazing.Jackson Pearce, me, … [Read more...] about Entertainment Weekly, the Decatur Book Festival and other Surprises