I would love to! Check out my page for educators to find out how your school or book club can invite me for an in-person or virtual visit. You can also visit my events page to see if I’ll be speaking in your area.

I’m really sorry, but in general, I can’t. I do offer occasional paid manuscript critiques for adults who are serious about writing for young people; you can contact me to find out more.

If you love to write, keep on writing, but don’t forget to read, too! Read as much as you can, and try to read about all sorts of things that interest you—history, nature, science, art, sports, or anything else you’re curious to learn more about. Curiosity is a writer’s best tool: it will teach you… Read more »

Tea and cookies.

I love to bake, play with my kids, explore new parts of the world, and take walks in nature. You might also find me doing yoga, learning embroidery, or trying to play the guitar or the tin whistle.