my story
I wrote my first songs and stories at a tiny yellow desk with a pink chair. I wrote book after book, stapling together pages from old invoice pads or receipt books that my dad would bring home from work. I illustrated my books. I gave them away as gifts. There was no doubt in my mind that when I grew up, I would have a house filled with books and I would write and read all day.
And guess what? It’s not so far from the truth!
Today, I write books for kids, edit prose and poetry, and help writers of all ages build sustainable and rewarding creative lives. It’s pretty much the best job in the universe!
MY AUDIO INTRODUCTION (and name pronunciation from Teaching Books)
WHAT I’M READING (you can also visit my Goodreads bookshelf)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS [coming soon!]
news
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- For review copies, school visits, or other event requests, please contact Macmillan Children’s Publicity: [email protected]
- For rights inquiries, please contact John Cusick at Folio Literary: [email protected]
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