This is a revised version of the poem I previously posted. It is a response to ICE brutality and the killings in Minneapolis: “I’m Not Mad at You” They look like storm troopers, armored, faces hidden, belts hung with guns, rifles drawn. They invade in packs, like angry dogs. They killed Good, then Pretti. They’re … More I’m Not Mad at You
The Capitola Branch Library has asked me to give another reading from The Double Crossing on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’ll read at 2:00 pm and hope to see some young teens in the audience. I’ll have books available for sale and signing.
Carol Baldwin is a blogger who reviews middle-grade books. She just posted a review of The Double Crossing and is offering to give away her copy. She says, “This novel is a unique in-depth story of the ocean crossing told from alternating points of view of thirteen-year-olds, Hannah Coen and David Jantzen.” Carol concludes her review … More Blog Review
The holidays are coming! SCBWI, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, is opening Bookstop today. You can buy wonderful books by SCBWI members. Find amazing stories, novels and picture books, and discover intriguing nonfiction – all make great gifts for the kids and young adults in your life and also for you! Go to … More Bookstop
My reading at the Capitola library was a success. I recommend the venue to writers in general. It probably varies in different library systems, but here in the Santa Cruz area, anyone with a library card can reserve a room to hold a reading at no charge. Once I was approved to sell my books … More Library Readings
This is from the flyer for my upcoming reading. If you’re in the area, I hope you can come. The Double Crossing Friday September 15 at 4:00 pm 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over … More READING at CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Paper Angel Press is releasing my latest book on August 10th. The information about the book is on the publisher’s website. It’s upper Middle Grade historical fiction taking place on the 1939 voyage of the M.S. St. Louis. Two thirteen-year-olds meet, become friends, and try to stop a Nazi spy operation. Nine hundred and seven … More The Double Crossing
It’s been a long wait, but The Weaver’s Daughter is going to be re-released on July 26th by Paper Angel Press. It will be available on Amazon, Ingram, Bookshop.org, and bookstores and libraries. It’s the same book with this new, beautiful cover and a blurb from the Kirkus review. If you haven’t been able to … More Publishing News
It’s been way too long since I posted an update. I keep waiting for a firm publication date, but things have been delayed at the publisher, both for the release of The Double Crossing and the reprint of The Weaver’s Daughter. I still don’t have a firm date, but things are moving along. I have … More Publishing Delays
I’m still excited that both The Double Crossing, my middle grade historical novel taking place on the 1939 voyage of the St. Louis, and The Weaver’s Daughter (a rerelease of my middle grade immigration story) will be coming out from Paper Angel Press. However, due to a change in art director and some staff issues … More Books coming
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