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Fun at the Austin Teen Book Fest
On October 24, I had the joy and privilege of taking part in the first annual Austin Teen Book Festival. It was a gorgeous day – and WestlakeHigh School was full of authors, rock musicians, local...
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Texas Book Festival '09 Recap
Last weekend I helped out at the Texas Book Festival in downtown Austin. It was another beautiful fall day – the gentle breezes flowed, the trees rained down leaves, and book lovers of all ages came...
View ArticleEPIC BLOG FAIL!
Sorry guys. I did it again. I went radio silent. Off-grid. AWOL. Yes, I’m busy. Yes, I’m finishing up the new book and we have just ended a long string of Ziegler family birthdays. But really,...
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THIS Makes It All Worthwhile ....
Recently during Spirit Week at HillCountryMiddle School, students dressed up as a character from a favorite book. And the lovely Susannah dressed up as Maggie from How NOT to Be Popular! She is SO...
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Here’s a link to a fantastic video that was shot and edited by students (!) during my stay in Frisco last fall. It features me and the amazing Jarrett Krosoczka at the district's annual Frisco Reads...
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Dispatches from Way Out West
Recently I had the honor of traveling to Alpine, Texas to take part in the Way Out West Texas Book Festival. I’ve traveled through that part of the state before, but usually by plane or, if it was in...
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Golden Moments with Picture Book Art
Recently I joined several Austin-based SCBWI members for a field trip to the NationalCenter for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene to see the Golden Kite Golden Dreams exhibit. This touring...
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HOW NOT TO BE POPULAR the Movie?
Yes! It could happen! I am thrilled to announce that the movie rights for my book, HOW NOT TO BE POPULAR, have been sold to film producer Amy Green of Toronto-based company One Eye Open! Huge...
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And That's the Way It Was
To help celebrate my recent birthday, my husband took me to the LBJ Library & Museum here in Austin to see an exhibit on one of my heroes, broadcast journalist and anchorman Walter Cronkite.When I...
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Austen Meets Austin
With all the excitement recently over my second born, HOW NOT TO BE POPULAR, I’ve neglected to blog about other pending news. There will soon be a new addition (edition?) to my book...
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Texas Book Festival 2010
It has been quite a festive October in Austin so far, and Halloween is yet to come. Two weekends ago I attended the Austin City Limits Music Festival and this past weekend was the Texas Book Festival....
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Book Events Galore!
This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend two big-deal literary events here in Austin. Both took place in one of my favorite spots in town, if not the whole planet: Book People, independent...
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School Visit Magic
Last week I had great fun visiting six schools in nearby Hays ISD: DahlstromMiddle School, WallaceMiddle School, HaysHigh School, Blanco Vista Elementary, BartonMiddle School, and SimonMiddle School....
View ArticleBeginning at the Beginning
Tomorrow (Thursday) evening, I will be participating in a panel discussion, along with the amazing Brian Yansky and the equally stellar Stephen Harrigan, to kick off the Writers’ League of Texas’ Third...
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Conference Wrap-up, a.k.a. Does anyone out there have a picture of me with...
Last weekend I helped out at the Austin SCBWI Books, Boots, and Buckskin Conference at St.EdwardsUniversity. As is typical of all things Austin SCBWI, it was a great time. I met many wonderful...
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Thank You, Arlington! Or ... How Life is Like an Amusement Park Ride
I’m going to confess something here: I’m not a big fan of roller coasters. I don’t have a phobia or anything – I do ride them. But I don’t see what the big fuss is all about. Real life is thrilling...
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Killeen Time
This year, I once again participated in the Take 190-West Art and Literature Festival in the KilleenCivic & ConferenceCenter. And once again, a rip-roaring time was had. Because Mark G. Mitchell...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Writers’ Conferences
I was recently asked an excellent question via this blog: “... I’m a newbie writer to long-form fiction, about halfway through a first draft. I did sign up for a 30-minute critique session (at the...
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Possibly the Very Best Thing about My Job
There are so many wonderful rewards in this line of work – nailing a scene, finishing a draft, getting positive feedback from readers and educators. However, I think the one that makes me feel proud...
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Take the poll! Please help me decide who is who on the cover of my upcoming book.www.shelfconsumed.com/2011/04/sass-and-serendipity-take-poll.html
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