Monthly Archives: March 2019

Off to AWP

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This week I’m heading to Portland, Oregon for the Association of Writers and Writing Professionals Conference (called “AWP”). It’s the biggest book fair in North America, and given how difficult it was to book a hotel room I should have … Continue reading →

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AWP Bookmarks

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Heading to the Association of Writers and Writing Professionals (AWP) conference in Portland next week and got these shiny new WILD LIFE bookmarks to bring with me (sharpie animal doodles to be added on the plane). Come find me at … Continue reading →

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I’ll take “Demon or Insect?” for 200, Alex

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What’s a 1/4 scorpion, 1/4 spider, 1/2 demon and can make 3 PhDs run screaming? The SOLIFUGID. Solifugids can run up to 10 mph, grow to be about 5 inches long and have no problem chasing humans. Really fun when … Continue reading →

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“NDEs”

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When my family lived in Botswana, near death experiences were so common that we just called them “NDEs.” My first NDE was when I was about six months old, when a black mamba snuck into my bedroom. For those that … Continue reading →

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WILD LIFE Available November 12

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We have a pub date!!! WILD LIFE will be in your hands on November 12, 2019. According to my publisher, it is “tender” and “funny” and chock full of animal attacks, monkeys, and mean girls. Mark your calendars and sign … Continue reading →

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A reading!

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My *first* ever reading and the first time WILD LIFE will see the light of day. Monkeys abound! Join me and over a dozen other fabulous new authors of 2019 debut books for a series of readings: March 29, 7pm … Continue reading →

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