Aug 1, 2017 | Everything You Want Me to Be, Minnesota arts and culture
Tickets are on sale now for the Duluth library fundraiser! Not only will there be appetizers, a cash bar, and a silent auction, but everyone in attendance will be entered into a drawing to become a character in my next book! (Characterization subject to author...
Jun 16, 2017 | Everything You Want Me to Be, The Daily Grind, Writing
I have a confession to make. The US title of my most recent book, EVERYTHING YOU WANT ME TO BE, might be more descriptive of me than it is of Hattie. Hattie Hoffman, our dangerous chameleon who becomes all things to all people, took on roles as it suited her whims...
May 29, 2016 | Everything You Want Me to Be, Writing
So far in this series on book covers, I’ve looked at some of my favorite covers and unveiled the new cover for The Dragon Keeper. It’s just about time to look ahead to Everything You Want Me To Be, but before we do let’s step back for a moment and review the strange...
May 15, 2016 | Everything You Want Me to Be, The Daily Grind, Writing
I’ve been thinking about the nineties lately, maybe because of a number one essential album, or because my newest heroine is struggling through her late teenage years and I’ve realized half my life has passed since I was in her place, but somehow those limitless...
Apr 22, 2016 | Everything You Want Me to Be, Reading
Yes, it’s that time. We’ve reached the exciting milestone with EVERYTHING YOU WANT ME TO BE of finalizing the cover art, but before I unveil the cover I’d like to take a moment—or a blog entry or two—to look at the concept of covers. What do they do? What do they add...
Oct 31, 2015 | Everything You Want Me to Be, Komodo dragons
I love that even some captive Komodos get to enjoy this holiday. Check out the Albuquerque Zoo’s female Komodo digging her jack-o-lantern or the blood-laced pumpkins given to the Komodos at the San Diego zoo. And in the spirit of all things dark and disturbing,...
