Know what?? Today is the official pub day for TROY HIGH!!! Homer’s Iliad, the classic tale of love and revenge, is shrewdly retold for teens in Troy High. Narrated by Cassie, a shy outsider who fears that an epic high... Continue reading →

I pretend to be Shrek and give one last sneak peek at my new book Troy High, which officially releases TOMORROW!! The audio gets a bit off in this video in some places, thanks to my crappy camera. Dance music:... Continue reading →

Gah! Why do electronics insist on using those little things called batteries?? I had planned to record another sneak peek at Troy High tonight, but I came home only to discover that my camera’s battery was dead. And I have... Continue reading →

I’ve been waiting (trying to be patient!) until the book had started showing up in stores before posting this. I’ve heard that TROY HIGH has popped up in a few stores already and it’s available for order online, so here... Continue reading →

Last week of the blog party! TROY HIGH’s official release date is this Saturday, August 1, but I’ve heard that it has already been spotted in one Barnes & Noble, so it may already be in stores near you! Today... Continue reading →

I had the craziest dream last night. I dreamed that, for some unknown reason, I was going to act out the newest Harry Potter movie with Maureen Johnson and John and Hank Green. Just the four of us playing all... Continue reading →

Today we’re partying with J.E. MacLeod, author of WAITING TO SCORE, which was released this past spring. About the book: Zack Chase, new in town, gets a crash course in the dangerous, fast-paced lives of local teen athletes. A good-looking,... Continue reading →

Today we have Leigh Brescia, fellow North Carolina girl and author of One Wish, joining the party! About the book: Overweight Wrenn Scott desperately wants to be popular and snag a hot boyfriend. Living with her single mom and younger... Continue reading →

Another sneak peek at Troy High (with more special guests!): And you can enjoy the view of my Baby-Sitters Club collection on the bookcase behind me. 🙂 (Sorry the audio seems a bit off.) Song for today, just because I... Continue reading →