Hello, hello! I’ve been absent for a few months because SOOO much has been going on. I’ve definitely been spending a lot of time processing all the latest developments in the country and in the world. I hope you’re staying safe, healthy and sane through all the ups and downs. First, I’m posting an image… Read more »
I can’t believe we’re in the last stretch of summer. I’m still getting mosquito bites and craving ice-cold lemonade, so it doesn’t feel like summer’s over. Say it ain’t so!! A few months ago, my publisher sent me some Folded & Gathered (F&G) copies of my upcoming book, THE PAPER KINGDOM. Subscribers to my website… Read more »
I can’t believe 2018 is almost over! It was a truly memorable year, a year of firsts. First book published, first launch party in NYC, first international school visit, first time I had to decline a speaking engagement (in Paris of all places!) simply because I couldn’t make the time…the list goes on. I have… Read more »
I have some fun updates to share! THE TURTLE SHIP is currently undergoing the color correction process. That means Colleen (the talented illustrator), Lee & Low (the amazing publisher) and the printing company are collaborating to make sure the colors represented in the book’s images accurately reflect the colors in Colleen’s original artwork. Jessica (our… Read more »
Happy 2018! I don’t know about you, but I’m super excited about this year! Politics and other heavy concerns aside, there are some good things in store. For one, my debut picture book, THE TURTLE SHIP, will be released this year! Check out the gorgeous cover above, which is provided courtesy of brilliant artist Colleen… Read more »
Our puppy Sherwin is four months old today. During our first few days together, I seriously didn’t know if I had the chops to raise a pup. Rather than being overwhelmed by Sherwin’s cuteness, I was overwhelmed by a deep and strange depression. You see, I grew up with dogs and have always prided myself… Read more »
This is what I consider to be hot nowadays: a man who does housework without being asked 🔥👍👏
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#sexy #housework #takingoutthetrash #bravo
Three homebodies engaging in three separate activities in the front yard. I’m reading a fun novel (Funny You Should Ask by @elissa_sussman ), @eugene_rhee is bopping to music and @sherwinfrenchie is looking for neighborhood dogs. Haven’t had a lazy weekend in a while, so being at home is wonderful ❤️ Sherwin is in the second photo, and the third photo is my view from the porch 🌸
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#lazyweeked #reading #amreading #ilovereading
What a fabulous evening at the Getty last night, celebrating their undergrad internship program. During a college summer many years ago, I was a Getty intern and that experience deepened my love of art & my appreciation for art institutions. What a treat to chat with Professor Mary Miller, who now heads the Getty Research Institute, but was a prof of art history at Yale when I was a student there. Chatting with her & her husband Professor Edward Kamens felt like a “full circle” moment. I was nineteen years old all over again, full of curiosity and wonder. ❤️ #getty #gettymarrow #ilovela
In honor of #worldchocolateday here are some amazing chocolate concoctions I recently tasted: 1. Pain au chocolat from @ludivine_paris_bakery 2. truffles from @and.sons 3 & 4. choco soufflé on the Big Island + after dinner truffles 5. mint discs from @charbonnel1875 and 6. a video of Sherwin enjoying the croissant part of the pain au chocolat (no choco for him!). I’m a #chocoholic through and through. Anyone else??
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#ilovechocolate #smalljoys #chocolate #soufflé #cacao #chocolatelover
Books are signed, packed and ready to ship off to kids in Uvalde, TX. 600 Books of Hope is helping out Robb Elementary + other schools in Uvalde. Thanks to author @lisayee1 for spreading the word about this effort ❤️(Google “600 Books of Hope” if you’d like to help—they’re accepting donations until mid July!) #booksaregifts #authorsofinstagram #donatebooks
