I had a blast on the Tour - going back to high school is much more fun when you don’t actually have to go there!  And I learned a ton – which is what high school is all about, of course.  Without further delay – and mostly because the kids are tearing the house apart – the winner [...]

It’s the final installment of the HS Flashback Tour and last day to enter the giveaway!  If you haven’t already, be sure to comment on this or any of the week’s interviews for a chance to win.  The Final Visitor: Christy Raedeke…  Christy Raedeke writes from her tiny home office in Southern Oregon. She is [...]

Two more HS Flashbacks left before Friday’s giveaway!  Christina Gonzalez, author of The Red Umbrella, was born in a small Southern town, but moved to the big city of Miami when she was in high school.  In high school she was a Majorette and had the silly nickname of Moose (the football coach gave it [...]

The HS Flashback Tour continues: YA authors talking about themselves in high school and sharing photos.  Plus, a Friday giveaway! Next up: Kimberly Derting… Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder, lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their three beautiful (and often mouthy) children, who serve as an endless source of inspiration [...]

YA authors Kay Cassidy, Kimberly Derting, Christina Gonzalez and Christy Raedeke will be on the blog this week talking about themselves in high school and sharing photos (I’ll be doing the same at their blogs – yikes!)   On Friday, each blog will give away a package of bookish treats. First up: Kay Cassidy… Kay Cassidy is the [...]

Next week. Five YA authors.  Three questions per day about them in high school.  With pictures.  And a giveaway!  It’s the High School Flashback Tour and it starts Monday!  Here’s where I’ll be and each day, one of these authors will be here.  Monday, May 17:  Christy Raedeke’s blog  http://raedeke.blogspot.com/ Tuesday, May 18:  Christina Gonzalez’s blog  http://cdgred-umbrella.livejournal.com/ [...]