I have all these thoughts going on in my head about what I should write about. Within the space of a couple of weeks I got to hear two of my (very different) idols speak–Michael Phelps in Pasadena and P.D. James in London. My attendance at one event was very planned (I found out that Michael was speaking in an article online–I think on NBC–and
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very big news about my next project!
So I have some big news! I’ve signed on again with Dutton/Julie Strauss-Gabel for two more books! I cannot tell you how happy I am about this. Working with Julie (and the rest of the team at Dutton/Penguin) has been the ideal experience for me. Julie is one of the smartest, kindest, most interesting people I know and it’s an absolute honor to have her
new year, mud bird
My friend Brook took the above picture, and she used the “mud bird” scene in REACHED as the inspiration. I’ll keep this quite spoiler-free, but basically it’s a scene where a girl makes a bird out of some materials (one of those materials is mud, and one is glass). It’s a scene about creation and making something out of what you have. I’m working on
too late?
Back in August, as we watched the Olympics, with all those video clips of the athletes when they were small (tiny Missy Franklin! darling little gymnasts!), my son, who is nine, turned to me and said, “Mom, is it too late for me?” He’d realized the dedication it takes to become an Olympian–and also how early you have to start to realize that dream. Also
happy book birthday to feedback!
Before I get started with today’s post, which is a fun interview with a good friend, I have a quick announcement for you, and also a thank you: –I am speaking THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. in Gainesville, Georgia, in the Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University. The event is free and open to the public, with a signing to follow, and I would
Inspiration
For the past 12 years I’ve been watching Michael Phelps (no secret to those of you who follow me on twitter or who were around on this blog back in 2008)! And I’ve had the most bittersweet feeling watching him finish his career. Obviously, it’s his choice and his time, and I’m so excited for him (did you hear he’s going to be on the
