Join me at the Montana Branch of the Santa Monica Library on April 30 at 3:30 for a fun reading and a book giveaway. This event is free and open to the public — hope to see you there! More info is here.
Event in Santa Monica (with a book giveaway!)
Santa Monica Public Library
(Video taken from our hot air balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey at sunrise - a few months ago in Oct 2022)
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#happynewyear #2023 #cappadocia #turkiye #hotairballoon #turkey🇹🇷 #authorlife #research
Gosh, I LOOOVE public radio! 😍 KPCC (89.3FM) is a public radio station here in L.A., and it has kept me company on many long commutes & lonely nights. LAist (an offshoot of KPCC) just released their holiday gift guide, and I’m happy to report that The Paper Kingdom is on this list, along with amazing books by talented friends like @andreajloney @bshum79 & @paulayoo 😊 Thanks to reporter extraordinaire @mariana__dale for putting this fabulous list together! 🙌
LAist also released a phenomenal new podcast—Blood, Sweat & Rockets, about the scandalous history of JPL. That’s right, the Jet Propulsion Lab! My friend the brilliant author/professor/aerospace expert @m.g.lord.writes hosts the podcast, and she’ll take you on a wild ride of space exploration and “sex magic” 😮 (see my latest blog post for all the links! I also address a reader-requested topic: “How do bestsellers happen”?? Short answer—TELL ME!!😂)
My life would be so bleak without public radio! Thank you, @kpcc @laistpics @mariana__dale 💕
Such an incredible honor to learn that Rosa’s Song is a picture book finalist for the Golden Poppy Award!! A heartfelt thanks to @caliba_20 (the California Independent Bookseller’s Alliance) and to everyone who has supported this book along its journey.
Congrats to the finalists in all categories!! It’s always nerve-racking to put a piece of your soul & imagination out in the world, so I have immense admiration and respect for my fellow creators, and for the talented publishing teams who’ve ushered these fabulous books into readers’ hands.
Hats off to the great indie bookstores for all the important work they do for our communities. I’m a fangirl!! ❤️
Support your local indie bookstores, and remember…books make wonderful gifts—you’re not just gifting an object, but an entire experience, an entire world! 🙌👏
Ah, Paris. The place I keep seeking, ever since I lived there in my early 20s. Some highlights from our recent trip: • meeting Apollonia Poilane (CEO/owner of the bakery her grandfather established @poilane — maybe you’ve seen her Masterclass?) • wandering around the 6eme arrondissement (where I usually center myself whenever I go back) • admiring new cards by the late artist JJ Sempé in our room with a magnificent view • a breakfast at Café de Flore • a delicious ramen shop @kodawariramen • shopping at the beautiful new boutique of artist @marinmontagut near the Luxembourg Garden • visiting my old street near the Seine, where I spent a very happy year or so • a charming moment watching a pro soccer player at La Place Saint-Sulpice 💕 I could go on and on, but if you want some Paris tips (specifically for introverts who hate crowds!), I wrote a post several years back — on my blog under Travel. #vivelafrance🇫🇷 #iloveparis #francophile #authorslife
I was very lucky to live in Paris for two years during my 20s. I will always love how everything is elevated to the level of art, done with the highest level of professionalism—food, window decorations, life. During this last trip, I only got to spend 5 days near my old neighborhood in the 6eme arrondissement, but I hope to live there again (or in Provence) someday.❤️🇫🇷 #vivelafrance #saintsulpice #authorslife