We the People Summer Fundraiser

The We the People Summer Fundraiser auction is open now until August 27. I’ve donated a signed and annotated book set of the Weavers of Legacy and Fate duology, which will be full of Easter eggs and trivia about the books. Proceeds will benefit #Kidlit4Ceasefire families in Gaza, as well as immigrant and trans rights […]

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826LA Community Anthology

I have a piece in ALONG THE WAY, WE SAW THE WORLD, an anthology celebrating the 20th anniversary of 826LA! 826LA is a wonderful nonprofit organization that offers free tutoring and creative writing programs for kids and teens in Los Angeles. I used to volunteer for them and had my book launch for THE SPINDLE […]

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Kirkus review for The Thread of Destiny

My second book got a positive review from Kirkus!

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2025 Edgar Awards nominee

Mystery Writers of America nominated THE SPINDLE OF FATE for the 2025 Edgar Awards in the Best Juvenile category! The Edgar Awards (named after Edgar Allan Poe) are the most prestigious awards for mystery fiction. You can read the list of nominees at People – and SPINDLE is in the cover image!

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Kidlit for Los Angeles / #Kidlit4Ceasefire

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is live. I’ve donated a full manuscript critique, plus a signed copy of THE SPINDLE OF FATE. If you’ve never encountered one of these auctions before, how they work is winners submit proof of their donation to one of the listed charities (in this case, the California Community Foundation […]

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NYPL’s Top 10 Best Kids Books of 2024

New York Public Library chose THE SPINDLE OF FATE as one of the ten best kids books of the year!

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Good Housekeeping 2024 Kids’ Book Awards

I’m thrilled that THE SPINDLE OF FATE has been named a Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Kids’ Book Awards winner! Read about the full list of winners and selection process here.

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