WonderCon!

I’ll be on an author panel at WonderCon on Sunday, March 30! We’ll be discussing action in fantasy, then signing books after the panel. Event description is below – I was pretty stunned to see Amal El-Mohtar’s name! We Ride at Dawn!  Sunday March 30, 2025 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT (Room 209) Choose your trusty […]

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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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OC Children’s Book Festival

I’ll be presenting at the Orange County Children’s Book Festival on September 22! Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024 Time: 10:00-4:00 Location: Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California 92626 I’ll be on stage at 1:05 pm, then signing books at the Mysterious Galaxy booth from 1:55-2:25 pm. Check out event details (including parking […]

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LA Kids Book Festival

I’ll be signing books at the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival on September 8! Date: September 8th, 2024Time: 9:30-4:30Location: West Hollywood Park647 N San Vincente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 This event is free and sponsored by the American Born Chinese Foundation, which supports access to bilingual education for AAPI children. I’ll be at the […]

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