Isabelle’s home town in Stepsister is St. Michele, a village in the French countryside. The old wives there speak of a wolf who is far more dangerous than the ones ... Read more

The second horse in Stepsister is Nero, a majestic black stallion. He’s the stuff of fairy tales, but in this story he represents everything Isabelle – and girls like her ... Read more

My new novel Stepsister has a wide-ranging cast of characters, from scullery maids to generals to fairy queens to … HORSES! One is Martin, and he’s drawn directly from a ... Read more

Cinderella’s wicked stepmother is one of the most reviled characters in all fairytaledom. In Stepsister, I wanted to know why she behaves as she does … ... Read more

One of Stepsister’s main themes is YOU define your own beauty, not anyone else. It’s a message I’m passionate about sharing and I hope you’ll help spread the word! ... Read more

Stepsister tells the story of an “ugly” stepsister who is left behind when Cinderella gets whisked away by the handsome prince. Her story is framed by a broader conflict — ... Read more

OK, I confess that I have a book crush on a character I wrote. He is Chance … like THE Chance. You know: a kiss in the dark … a ... Read more

IT’S HERE!! The actual finished hardcover of Stepsister arrived today! I cannot thank the amazing team at Scholastic enough for the energy, creativity, wisdom and love they brought to this ... Read more