Hello! I’ve been keeping up a blog + newsletter for a number of years, but I’ve decided to simplify by moving over to Substack. So if you would like (infrequent) newsletters sent directly to your inbox, please subscribe! It’s completely free, and I provide fun book updates, travel tips, art by others & artwork I… Read more »
✨ Hello, friends! My last post (“Rejection and Why You Shouldn’t Dwell on It”) must’ve struck a chord because I received messages from about a dozen lovely subscribers. To those who wrote, thanks for the kind notes and for sharing your own creative journeys. I’m cheering you on, always! I also received a couple of… Read more »
Hello, everyone! I hope you’ve had a safe and fun summer. I’m going to delve into a tricky topic (rejection), but first, some housekeeping items. NOVEMBER EVENT Save the Date! Saturday, November 22, 2025 A Celebration of Authors & Zines – Los Angeles Public Library – Central Branch – 630 W. 5th Street, L.A. 1… Read more »
Hi! Is it blisteringly hot where you are? We’re melting here in Los Angeles, and I’ve never been so grateful for air conditioning, iced coffee, iced matcha, giant drinks filled with ice…you get the picture. Summer has decided to make an overly-dramatic exit 🙁 I’m heading soon to two other HOT spots, but I’m thrilled because… Read more »
Hello, everyone! Important question: where did 2023 go?? I can’t believe it’s already holiday time. I hope you’ve been staying safe and healthy, wherever you are…especially during these tough times in the world. I love what MLK Jr. once said: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;… Read more »
SORA IS HERE!! Happy book birthday to Sora’s Seashells!! It took a looooong while for this book to arrive, but it’s finally here. And it’s absolutely gorgeous. A huge thanks to all of you for being with me on the journey, and kudos to everyone who helped usher the book into the world! The story… Read more »
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS… Happy Easter & Happy Passover to those who celebrate! Sora’s Seashells is ALMOST here!! We’re just moments away from the book’s birthday, May 9, 2023. After four years of waiting to see the book in physical form, I finally got to hold an early copy…and it is magical! The amazing illustrators (Stella… Read more »
Hello, I hope you’re doing well! I just love this time of year, when the colder weather gives me a good excuse to guzzle giant mugs of hot cocoa with homemade whipped cream…YUM. Before I get to the main topic of this post (“How Do Bestsellers Happen?!”), here are some very cool updates. GOLDEN POPPY… Read more »
Hello! I hope this finds you well. This post will cover the taboo topic of money – in fact, I’ll go on at length towards the bottom. But first, let’s start with some fun updates. THANKS TO YOU My deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who bought a copy of Rosa’s Song or borrowed the… Read more »
Hello, friends! I have some great news and not-so-great news. Does this feel like déjà vu? That’s because IT IS!! I wrote a similar thing with the release of The Paper Kingdom two years ago… *sigh* Let’s begin with the not-so-great news… The pandemic impacts yet another book launch! Due to supply chain and shipping… Read more »