Before I ever published a book, I didn’t understand the power of reviews. Sure, they’re a good way to get the word out about the book, but I didn’t understand how they can affect the writer and the creation of things. Now that I’ve experienced this, I have to say, reviews scare the hell out […]
Behold, the cover for my new book! (and a new website too)
April 22, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Here it is, the cover for Backwards (coming out October 8th, from Candlewick Press). Please tell me what you think. How would you judge this book from its cover? And if you have any suggestions on the new website, please let me have them. I’m still making plenty o’ changes. Many thanks for Carolyn Yalin […]
The secret behind The Secret to Lying
April 17, 2013 by · 1 Comment
The Secret to Lying took me almost five years to write. Actually, it took me four months to write the first draft, and a little over four years to rewrite it many many times and get it right. For me, though, it was worth it. As far as I know, there isn’t a book like this […]
