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Second Draft Hell
Essays, NewsWhen your redraft starts to resemble an instruction manual, it’s time to take a break.
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Poisoned is out in paperback!
News
I’m thrilled to announce that Poisoned — my award-winning retelling of Snow White — is now available in paperback! It’s available wherever you buy books — and if you want ... Read more
Fairytales Show Us Ourselves
Essays, NewsFairytales are like mirrors—they show us ourselves.
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Some Things Last Forever
Essays, NewsThe little stone barn was a wreck – a dusty shell, full of broken glass, dead leaves and angry squirrels. So of course it was love at first sight.
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February 2021 Event Calendar
Events, News
My new book, Poisoned, is out, and I’ll be doing virtual visits with readers this month! I hope you’ll join me — wherever you are! Thursday, February 18, 4:00pm ET ... Read more
Now’s The Time
Essays, News
My family and I have an odd New Year’s tradition. We don’t make resolutions; instead, we come up with mottos that encapsulate hopes for the new year and attempt to ... Read more
How I Made Mattie Gokey
Essays, News
As I was emptying out my old house last month, I came across material I used when writing A Northern Light. It was like bumping into an old friend after ... Read more
December 2020 Event Calendar
Events, News, Past Events
My new book, Poisoned, is out, and I’ll be talking about it with two AMAZING YA authors, Gregory Maguire and Marissa Meyer, in two different live online events this month! ... Read more
Why I Love Fairy Tales
Essays, NewsMy publisher, Scholastic, is turning 100 this month! To celebrate, a bunch of Scholastic authors wrote essays for a booklet called “100 Reasons to Love Reading.” Click here to download ... Read more
Poisoned: Baking a Book Birthday Cake!
NewsHurray! Today’s the day! Poisoned, my new retelling of Snow White, is finally here! Thank you all so much for your wonderful words of support and encouragement along the way. ... Read more