I am incapable of lying, but I admire the ability in others.
Yesterday, on Twitter, I challenged people to tell some lies about me. I’m not sure what made me do this. Perhaps I was thinking of my friend Justine Larbalestier’s new book, Liar.* Perhaps I was just thinking about how ACCURATE everything is on [...]

Katie asks: Maureen, Any ideas on how to convince my mother that I, at 18 years old, can go camping in the world’s most controlled environment (Disney World) without dying or injuring myself?
Camping? Are you out of your MIND??? Have you learned NOTHING from me?
Listen to a story.
Last night, I was out with Justine [...]

Friends, I am getting very bored of saying, “I told you so.” First ABBA, now this.
Today, four newspapers reported that many people were stung by jellyfish during the New York City Triathlon. Specifically, Lion’s Mane jellyfish, which can be up to eight feet in the body, and have been known to have tentacles [...]

I got a question the other day that needs an answer. I’ve gotten this question in many, many forms from many, many people—so clearly, YOU need to know.
Suvi said . . .I’d love to write things like stories and novels, but every time I try, some sort of invisible force stops me. I simply can’t [...]

Happy Black Friday everyone!
If you are in the United States, perhaps you are reading this from the depths of your couch, where you are thinking about How Much You Ate Yesterday. As for today’s shopping extravaganza . . . I am NOT going out there. I live in New York City, where is it a [...]

What a week, my friends. I am sorry it took me so long to update. I have had not one, but TWO book deadlines, and my father had an operation. So I was trying to finish both Scarlett and Let It Snow while bouncing around between New York and Philadelphia. When it gets like this, [...]

I’ve just gotten off the 18 hour return train journey, but almost everything you need to know is in here. I’ll be back tomorrow with a written report.

Thank you to Scott for providing so much footage. I was, of course, fighting crime much of the time.
Also, thanks to E. Lockhart for giving the scoop on [...]