...because I can write downstairs while my son Eric is upstairs doing THIS:

1. Scraping ice off my windshield in the morning and wearing my boots and seeing the snow piled up on the sides of the road. (And it was a...

So I'm back in Birmingham after my big weekend promoting LEAVING GEE'S BEND in conjunction with the opening of the Gee's Bend qu...

Still in Flint, having a wonderful time. But I HAD to share this. Because, you know, it's not everyday one gets to share space with Fro...

Have I mentioned before that I have a brother who is an amazing photographer? (That's him, below, in the tie. And that other guy? Ano...

After two amazing launch events here in Birmingham, I am happy to share the following tidbits: 1. A full room with a podium and no micro...

Big congrats to the wonderfully gifted Jen Nadol , whose debut novel THE MARK comes out today! To celebrate, Jen is hosting an online “launc...

In all the blogosphere, one of my most favorite places to visit is Sarah C. Campbell's blog . Sarah is one of those inspiring people who...

According to my trusty dashboard, this, my friends, is my 500th post. Wow, who knew introverted me had that much to say? To celebrate, here...

Big thanks to my husband Paul for taking these pics AND video AND wrangling our sons while I spoke and signed and hugged... THE BEST, I tell...

Big congrats to fellow Tenner Anna Jarzab on today's release of her debut book, ALL UNQUIET THINGS!! I am so looking forward to reading...

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1. Wow. Launching a book is pretty darn awesome. Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! Here's one of the ways I celebrated: For th...

So it's launch day. No more pre-orders. The book is ON SALE and ON SHELVES near you!!! It's also a SNOW DAY here in Alabama, whic...

As promised, I am back to share with you my one little word for 2010. It's a big thing, selecting just one little word to provide focus ...

Well, friends, I'm not the only one with a debut book being released this week... please join me in welcoming the following books to she...

Welcome, 2010!! To get the year started right, I give you my favorite poem from childhood, as read by the person who read it to me: my fathe...

I'm all about celebrating these days. More on that soon! Meanwhile, join me in congratulating the following authors whose debut novels...

The kids have christened it "the best Christmas ever." Who am I to argue?? Now off to eat more barely-done sugar cookies with pre...

I've just discovered poetry on youtube. Who knew? For Poetry Friday, I give you one of my faves: "Those Winter Sundays" by Ro...

This week is was my good fortune to read three awesome books coming soon to booksellers and librarians near you. First up, TORTILLA SUN by J...

Okay, this is it folks... the last giveaway of the year! Go to Class of 2k10 blog to win the following Class of 2k9 books: WATERSMEET by E...

You know those people they feature on tv every year -- the ones who suck up all the neighborhood electricity with all those twinkling Christ...

Fellow Tenner Kody Keplinger , who is all of 18 and just AMAZING, had the great idea to share the agent love today. And Lisa and Laura grac...

I'm not talking about those curly ribbons that won't curl or that cake I baked yesterday that didn't rise or even the traffic sn...

Okay, book lovers... here's what available at the Class of 2k10 blog THIS week: Breathing by Cheryl Renee Herbsman My Big Nose and Othe...