The Musée d’Orsay, which contains the world’s largest collection of impressionist andpost-impressionist paintings, is in what used to be the Gare d’Orsay — a Beaux-Arts train stationbuilt at the turn of the 20th century. A number of the windows, like this one in the café, are clocks(to show the time to the outside world). Here’s… Read more »
snoods
A Snood FAQ and a Pride and Prejudice Poll
I bet I’m the only YA writer who gets asked frequently, “What’s the story behind your snood fixation?” Well, dear reader, I’ll tell you, and by the time I’m done telling you, you’re going to wish you never asked. It all started last August. I was preparing for a School Library Journal photo shoot in… Read more »
4 FTW
Spanish cover —> click to enlarge —> Hi everyone! What’s going on with you these days? Ready to hear my 4 for the win? 1. TWO OF THE WORLD’S BEST PUBLISNOODS So, if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may recall my snood-ish battle cries, such as, OUT, DAMN SNOOD! and SNOOD,… Read more »
And for Thursday, Three (Random) Super Things
Thing number one: The ALA is introducing a new award this year, the William C. Morris Award, which honors a book for young adults written by a first-time author. Graceling is a finalist! Go here to see all the lovely books. Thank you, Morris committee! I’m so happy and grateful. Thing number two: My friend… Read more »
(1) News, (2) Snoods, and (3) A Baby Card Rant
1. I have a Finnish deal — thank you, WSOY — which means that sometime soon, as promised, I’ll be posting about why I love Finland. Also, School Library Journal gave Graceling a starred review. Also, the amazon blog Omnivoracious posted this interview with me the other day. Also, I’ve added a link to the… Read more »
SNOOD, BE DAMNED!
(This is my new battle cry, invented by my publicist, Sarah. Do you find, as we do, that it is immensely satisfying when bellowed?) Trying to lay low these days, not work too much, not get too crazy. I spent last week proofreading Graceling for the UK edition and doing a couple of interview things…. Read more »
Surrender! Before I hurt myself!
I can do it! I can lift it! Just give me a minute and I will crush you! I am fierce! I will squash you with giggles! 1. At long last, here are the images I promised from the School Library Journal photo shoot, all photos by the wonderful Jensen Hande. Some of you may… Read more »
A Birthday Poll — Please Vote!
It is so effing hot here that there are no words to describe it. The air conditioners are working their little hearts out, but to little avail. Last week School Library Journal interviewed me, and on Wednesday I went to a costume shop and selected a beautiful medieval dress and a sword for my photo… Read more »
