I had started writing a post for today, which was all about my experience trying to buy a video camera so that I can begin my role as John and Hank Green’s secret sister . . . and believe me, it was quite the tale. But all of that is being pushed to the side [...]

Well, I might not have to get that video camera after all, because the amazing people who brought you HOW TO WRITE A BOOK: the movie have made DEATH AND THE AUTHOR: the movie based on an entry I wrote when I was writing Girl At Sea revisions in the hot English summer. Why should [...]

I am sorry about not posting for a few days. This is partially because I have been traveling back to New York (missing the YA prom in the process–I was supposed to be there), and partially because I thought it would be really smart to step on my computer. It wasn’t a huge step. Just [...]

Well, friends, it is done. We completed the Great Harrods Caper. The event was recorded on video, and edited together with questionable results. Daphne and I followed the list, after a fashion. I think we found the most expensive item in the store. We also found the oldest (the fish you will see on the [...]

I asked, and you answered.
Right now, Daphne is zipping up her suitcase in New York. Then, after spending a few hours attending to important agently business at Unfeasible Enterprises, she will board a fast jet and hurl herself across the Atlantic in my direction.
And then, the Great Harrods Caper begins.

Caper Central
I have probably mentioned that [...]

I went on to Amazon to order a book before I left for England the other night. I already knew that Amazon was kind of, well, challenged. It’s always suggesting things in the “Just for you!” box that I couldn’t possibly want to buy, like tap shoes and bagpipes. But Amazon has outdone itself! This [...]

I am constantly amazed by you, readers. Your comments and e-mails are my favorite reading material.
Daphne is thrilled that you are sending in questions for “Ask an agent.” Keep sending them in! This is your chance to have a fancy-pants New York literary agent give you the scoop on the publishing process. And trust [...]