I recently returned from a whirlwind spring break trip to Japan––more later––and my favorite teen-author philanthropist and guest blogger has big, news too! A new clothing line? Read on! From Alyssa: My life has been pretty hectic lately. I just moved to Los Angeles from our 20-acre ranch in Solvang…. Read More
I write young adult fiction about quirky characters learning to navigate life and love. I can be found drooling over leather jackets, haunting my favorite coffee shops, and wishing I was in London or Paris.
I’m a former teacher who loves words––how they sound, the shapes and colors of them, and most of all, combining them into stories that will hopefully make you laugh a lot, and maybe cry a little.
I treasure my husband, two superstar children, loyal dog, and my little slice of California.
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From the moment she first learned to read, literary genius Darcy Wells has spent most of her time living in the worlds of her books. There, she can avoid the crushing reality of her mother’s hoarding, and pretend her life is simply ordinary.
Japan: Tokyo and Kyoto in Pictures
Our family spring break trip to Japan was our first-ever trips to Asia. We spent nine days between Tokyo and Kyoto, and fell in love with the gracious people, beautiful scenery, fresh and delicious food, and all of the historical site all around Japan. If you’re considering a trip to… Read More
Exclusive Cover Reveal Post: THE LIBRARY OF LOST THINGS
After months of concepts and tweaks, my ya debut, THE LIBRARY OF LOST THINGS has a cover! I am so excited and proud of this work, and the cover is better than anything I could have dreamed of. Special thanks to designer, Elita Sidiropoulou and art director, Erin Craig for… Read More