Writing can be a lonely job. Sometimes you go totally underground. When you come up for air things are often different. So I like to have a “true north” check in. Is there still singing and dancing? Are flowers still blooming? Are the kids ok? Do I still like chocolate and strawberries? I started the story on Book 6 a few weeks ago. … more »
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I can’t believe I’m releasing the third book in “The Fairy Godmother Academy” series! This one is titled Zally’s Book and I can’t wait for you to read it. Random House is officially releasing it on August 24th, but you can pre-order it now on Amazon. Here’s a little bit more about the book: Zally Guevara always knows where she’s going. … more »
A lot of girls ask me how to find out what your Spirikin (spirit animal) is. First of all, your Spirikin will change over the course of your lifetime. Let’s say your Spirikin is a dolphin right now, but it could be a lion next year. So how do you know who your Spirikin is? Just pay attention to any … more »
June 17, 2010 I signed books at Terra Toys in Austin as a part of their annual Fairy Tea Party event. Congrats to them for having hundred of girls and moms show up in a magical variety of wings and sparkly dresses! This is me with Olivia Griffin Erikson age 6. Olivia’s mom told me they had read Birdie’s Book … more »
I presented the FGA to 500 kids in the Clear Creek school district thanks to my new best librarian friends in the area. It was a 50/50 mix of boys and girls. This was especially interesting as it gave me insight into what boys would like about the books. Since I was prepared with our two handmade Kalis sticks it … more »
Learn To Fly
“I’m not brave. Aren’t you afraid too? When the wind blew, I realized it’s just me and you, and a string, and a hole we just got to get through in the sky to learn to fly.” I spent the better part of last year learning this lesson so I wrote this song for Faeren to perform. I became fascinated … more »