Monthly Archives: July 2009

Book Deal!

The deal: My novel, THE RUBY CUP, will be published by Harper Perennial!

A few details: On Friday, I got a call from my agent with an offer from Harper Perennial. It’s my favorite publishing house (everyone who knows me best knows this), so it was an extra thrill.
Earlier in the week, I’d spoken with the [...]

Monthly Wrap: More Human than Hero

We talked about heroes this month, and every time I think of the word “hero,” I get that Mariah Carey song stuck in my head.
I heard that song constantly when I worked as a counselor at a rape crisis center because one of my teenage clients loved to sing to me. She liked over-the-top songs: [...]

Lance Reynald, author of POP SALVATION

Most regulars of LitPark know Lance Reynald, who is an integral part of this place – not just for his interviews, but for helping to build and maintain a community of enthusiastic readers and supportive writers.
Now it’s Lance’s turn to be front and center with his gorgeous debut novel of outcasts in search of love [...]

Question of the Month: Hero

Who’s your hero?
And bless all of you who want to tell me about your moms, but try to keep your answers to public figures.

Wednesday, Lance Reynald will be here to talk about heroes, freaks, art, music, and his debut novel, POP SALVATION. Don’t you dare miss it!

Here, by the way, is a photo of me [...]