August 21, 2022

As I was putting the last touches on A Life of Her Own, I wondered if I would find enough Austen fans for my book. I worried that people who love Austen might ignore my deeply researched historical novel in favor of  the abundance of comic sequels like Emma and the Vampires and Sense and…

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October 23, 2021

Now, with your Kindle or tablet, you can keep Princess Ingeborg and the Dragons at hand. The gang is always ready to amuse little friends during car trips, or a long wait at the restaurant, or anytime anyone needs a smile. The e-book contains the full text and all of Andrea Strongwater’s wonderful illustrations.  …

October 31, 2020

In the first months of 2020, Ingeborg, Esmeralda, and I were looking forward to a spring busy with readings, book signings, bazaars, and school visits. Then came the coronavirus. To those who have suffered the loss of a neighbor, friend, or family member, I send heartfelt condolences. Signings and school visits are a great channel…

February 9, 2019

Except for an icy kiss from the Polar Vortex and a couple of heavy snowfalls, central Virginia has enjoyed a mild winter. Rhododendrons in our neighborhood are already budding, and the lengthening days brighten both landscape and spirits . . . . . . which means that spring is coming, and that Ingeborg, Esmeralda, and…

February 9, 2019

Since the June publication of Princess Ingeborg and the Dragons, I’ve signed dozens of copies at events and readings in Virginia and New York. I knew I would enjoy reading to children, their parents and grandparents. But I didn’t anticipate how much I would be moved by watching a child as s/he was drawn into…

June 27, 2018

Andrea and I signed copies of Princess Ingeborg and the Dragons on June 8 during Cornell University’s Annual Alumni Reunion. Visiting our alma mater, connecting with Ithaca friends, walking the campus and finding memories at every turn: all of that was wonderful. I had expected to enjoy talking with parents and children, but I was surprised and…

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