Hi Everybody!



Wendy was kind enough to (somehow) find the time to stop over at my book blog on Examiner.com for a two day discussion. Yesterday, she gave some behind-the-scenes dirt on DEAD BEFORE DARK. And today, she shares the details of her writer's life. She is also offering signed books--one lucky person who leaves a comment over at the book blog will be chosen for each of those two days to receive a a book. Also, be sure to check out my reviews of DYING BREATH & DEAD BEFORE… Continue

Hey Everyone,



I've just been "hired" to write a book blog for Examiner.com (Hartford, CT). I am now their books examiner. I launched my column on Tuesday and have written posts on the James Patterson formula, Visual Bookshelf, the Kindle 2, and Jodi Picoult's upcoming appearance in CT. Currently, that last one is the most popular on the site, which is really cool. While I will be doing a lot to promote local authors, booksellers, and events, I am also going to be posting book… Continue

In my manic search to find a copy of Wendy's early YA novel "Witch Hunt"-now a rarity-I ended up with two. The second is in less than glamorous shape-it could use a bit of cosmetic work (not to mention that the excerpt at the back of the book was torn out), but it's readable. If anybody wants it, I'd be more than happy to send it your way to enjoy. The first person to comment wins!

After viewing my photos from the weekend, Wendy asked me to blog about my experience of being serenaded onstage by Gloria Estefan. Little did either of us know that the story would continue in Canada, where I came face-to-face with Gloria (again!) after the show...



The following are two excerpts from my LiveJournal.



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Yesterday, I had the good fortune of being able to "upgrade" my seats for tonight's show from row N to row A in the orchestra. (As in front… Continue