Two New Stories
Two new stories of mine were published this week! “Inner Thief” appeared in FlashBack Fiction: Her husband folds his hand over hers, the one wielding the knife, and she stops slicing the breakfast bread. He says they have enough.…
Reader’s Questions (I)
Daniel and I were delighted to receive a kind and interesting letter last week. It was sent by a young reader who liked "A Whale in Paris" enough to thank us for having written the book. She also asked a…
A Whale in Paris — Review
The Historical Novel Society has reviewed “A Whale in Paris” — thank you so much! — and here’s what they say: “This story … delves into the workings of human nature, and teaches young readers valuable life lessons, such as…
The Next
I have a new story up at Jellyfish Review! August 2018 The sea is still, but the tarpaulin above the fishing boat moves as though touched by wind. Victim to curiosity, I stop scanning the cove for scraps and focus on…
The Masterclass Report
Viet allowed me to share his advice with you all, so here are a few of his pointers in my own words.
Franklin swam onto his first lists!
A WHALE IN PARIS made it on the Scholastic 50 Magical Books for Summer List! “In this magical-realist adventure set during the Nazi occupation of Paris, a girl whose mother is lost at sea and a whale become beacons of hope.…
