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I find myself between books at the moment. In the evenings, I’ve been feeling a little lost. My next book is pre-ordered for my Kindle: The Qualities of Wood. I...

Karen McQuestion’s debut novel was the first self-published Kindle book to be optioned for a movie. And here’s why: her characters are like real people. The plo...

I had hoped my next blog post would be an update on my housing situation. The last closing date was January 13th, but that came and went without a word and I’m ...

Titles have never come easily to me. In general, when I finish a story, I wrack my brain and end up settling for something I don’t hate. The exception to this r...

I’ve got no illusions about you.Guess what? I never did. I love Ani Difranco. Her songs feel like a soundtrack to my life. I continue to find new parts in old f...

This is the first time I’ve had to really answer to anyone about my writing. I can’t disregard my editor’s perspective the way I could dismiss some random reade...

As we say goodbye to 2011, I think it’s good to reflect on the year’s journey. I started the year in New Hampshire and I’m ending it in Colorado- with all my be...

This year I’m splitting my donations between the US and the rest of the world. I’m giving to Farm Aid, which helps family farmers defend themselves against the ...

I’m not sending out cards this year. My address book is in storage along with the rest of my stuff while I stay with my parents in Colorado. I just got back fro...

I’m super excited to see my name on the list of authors represented by Constable & Robinson’s new imprint, Canvas. Looking at this list is my new version of...