I spent almost all of November in rural Maine at my first artist residency. Almost four weeks where I was taken care of and given time...

Authors are funny creatures, they have strange habits and unexpected interests that flare up as particular books take over their brains....

Here's a fun collection of news bits! 1) Adrift was just named the winner of the Evergreen Award! This award is voted on by readers at...

It can be strangely challenging to find books that fit the mood one might be in at a given moment, partly since books don't come with...

An in-person author chat about fiction genre and what happens when books don't neatly fit categories. A recap of my fabulous July 3 event!

recounting a trip to Gladstone's Library in Wales - a magical place for readers

overview of writing courses at Arvon Foundation in England