Who Are You? (online)

One of the pressing questions at this week’s #kidlitchat on Twitter was about an author’s online presence. Specifically, does what an author writes on his or her blog or website color an prospective agent or editor’s thoughts about working with that author? And for the most part, the answer was no, “unless you’re doing something [...]

Filled Under: Slushpile

Inquiring Minds Want to Know

I get some of the most exciting questions on Twitter! Today, for instance, TisKarma wanted to know What’s it like working with Maureen Johnson? Well, that depends, Karma (great name, btw! I had a summer camp friend named Karma when I was a wee KT!). For instance, some days start like with a “Hello, petunia!” [...]

Filled Under: Ask Daphne!

Just like on TV

I don’t know if you guys saw this little blurb on GalleyCat yesterday, but apparently, avid fans of “Mad Men” can find a list of books as seen on TV, and pick them up for themselves. Now, I’m not saying this is a bad idea — Rona Jaffe’s The Best of Everything is a classic, [...]

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Everything Old is New Again

Rexroth and I got back yesterday from a quick little weekend getaway — cruising down the highway listening to the new Green Day album, climbing the (maybe) highest sand dune in North America, soaking in natural hot springs, and taking naps. Oh, and I got some reading done, too. Not work, though. While I brought [...]

Filled Under: Recent Reads

Ask Daphne! Taking a Walk

I’m setting this up to post automatically, as I’m taking the day off today (Friday) to get out and see some more of this beautiful state. If I’m lucky, and we don’t hit the Great Sand Dunes National Park at its hottest, there may even be some hiking. But Barb has a different kind of [...]

Filled Under: Ask Daphne!