Notes from Blue

I n celebration of the release of my latest novel, Out of the Wild Night , I was interviewed by my amazing editor, David Levithan. Dav...

If a writer is lucky enough to see their work used as a diving board or a trampoline, that, I think, is a moment to celebrate. Look!   A st...

I’ve written six mysteries for kids, and curiosity is at the heart of every single one.  In fact, curiosity has shaped my life.  Curiosity ...

A lot of writers I know bounce between two worlds.   I’m no different. Most writers are introverts by nature, wouldn’t you say?  We make ...

I’m thrilled to report I’ve been deep in criminal activity. Remember Calder, Petra and Tommy – my characters in Chasing Vermeer, The Wri...

I began speaking and traveling, talking about Hold Fast , in January of 2013.  Events were added to events as the months rolled on.   By Jun...

E. L. Konigsburg was a very special person in my life.  Sadly, I never met her, but it feels as though I’d known her forever.  I...

       This is a shout-out for the angels and heroes of the book world.   All who publish books know who these bigger-than-life folks are.  ...

These days, I’m holding on for Hold Fast;  it’s a traveling spring.  Over the past few weeks, I’ve visited many schools in man...