American Library in Paris Book Award
On November 8th, my co-author and I attended the American Library in Paris Book Award ceremony 2018. It was held in the gorgeous Hôtel de Talleyrand where the Marshall plan was signed in 1948. By being there, we felt we inserted ourselves…
Author Talk: Fact, Fiction, Fantasy
On the challenge of writing a historical novel with a touch of the surreal. My co-author Daniel Presley and I are invited by Gabrielle Griffis to come to the Wellfleet Library, one of a handful of American libraries that received a…
A Conversation on Publishing and Editing
My co-author Daniel Presley and I are invited by Corey Farrenkopf to come to one of the oldest libraries in the United States for a conversation on publishing and editing! Friends in Massachusetts and beyond, be welcome and meet us…
Three New Stories
As I’m working hard on two new novels, one for younger readers and one for adults, I sometimes gratify myself by writing flash fiction. It’s such a joy and a great practice and a fabulous genre all by itself. I’m…
Two New Stories
Two new stories of mine were published this week! “Inner Thief” appeared in FlashBack Fiction: Her husband folds his hand over hers, the one wielding the knife, and she stops slicing the breakfast bread. He says they have enough.…
Reader’s Questions (I)
Daniel and I were delighted to receive a kind and interesting letter last week. It was sent by a young reader who liked "A Whale in Paris" enough to thank us for having written the book. She also asked a…
