This blurry photo represents that special book tour moment when the author peeks over the stacks to see if anyone showed up. Once in Memphis there were seven people there…View post

Thanks to Euan Kerr of Minnesota Public Radio for traveling out to the farm for a visit with my chickens while we discussed the new book. You can listen here.

Today is official release day, meaning you can order the new book now (or ask at your local bookstore). As usual, I’m a mix of grateful, nervous, and getting ready…View post

One of the characters in The Scavengers was inspired by the work of this man (as well as some of the spirit of Tom Morello and the tenacity of Thomas “Hitman” Hearns).

The Scavengers is the first “tween” (or “middle-grade”) book I’ve written. What is a “tween” book? Well, the publisher tells me it’s intended for “pre-teens,” generally defined as 8-12 year olds.…View post