Favorite Museums Series #5
July 21, 2016
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The Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception, in San Francisco, California. It’s a hands-on science museum. With a science-nerd daughter, I made many visits.
A list of fantasy books, part six
July 19, 2016
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Another of my favorite fantasy novels, No. 6. The Last Unicorn—Peter Beagle. Probably the first fantasy I ever read. Schmendrick the magician captured my heart. We’ve been celebrating fantasy novels because I’ve delved into that genre. Here’s an insightful review of the book on The Mountain Echo.
A list of fantasy books, part five
June 16, 2016
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Here’s the next title in my list of favorite fantasy novels: Something Red by Douglas Nicholas. Fantasy and horror in 13th century England. Masterful world building and atmosphere. We’ve been celebrating fantasy novels because I’ve delved into that genre. I hope you’ll give my first fantasy novel a try: Grayling’s Song.
On Fantasy: Susan Fletcher
June 9, 2016
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For a few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Today, you can read Susan Fletcher’s answers. She’s the author of many fine books, including Alphabet of Dreams. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect of building a fantasy world for you? A: Some fantasy
On Fantasy: Karen Cushman
June 7, 2016
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For a few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Today, it’s my turn. Grayling’s Song is available at your favorite library and bookseller today. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect of building a fantasy
On Fantasy: Avi
June 2, 2016
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For a few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering questions about their own writing. Today, I’m pleased to have Avi join the group. He’s the author of many fine books, including the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: Cross of Lead. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect
On Fantasy: Linda Sue Park
May 31, 2016
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For a few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Today, you can read Linda Sue Park’s answers. She’s the author of many fine books, including the Newbery Medal-winning A Single Shard. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect of building a fantasy world
On Fantasy: Susan Cooper
May 26, 2016
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For the next few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Today, you can read Susan Cooper’s answers. She’s the author of many fine books, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Grey King. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect of building a
On Fantasy: Anne Ursu
May 24, 2016
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For the next few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Today, I’m pleased to host Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs, which was featured on the NPR Backseat Book Club. Q: What was (is) the hardest aspect
On Fantasy: Gennifer Choldenko
May 19, 2016
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For the next few weeks, in celebration of my new fantasy novel, Grayling’s Song, this blog is featuring a few of my favorite fantasy authors answering four questions about their own writing. Next up, Gennifer Choldenko, whose book No Passengers Beyond This Point is set in an original fantasy world. Q: What is the hardest aspect of building a fantasy world for
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