by Rebecca | Jul 24, 2016 | i heart the beach, IRL, pairs well with a hammock, sensory overload, Summer of Lost and Found, summertime, this is how we read it, treat this post as evidence of procrastination, WIPspiration
The earliest drafts of Summer of Lost and Found had the book start with Nell anticipating summer fun on a New York barrier island–but those Fire Island sections were cut because “killing your darlings” is a task us authors really have to do. Can you...
by Rebecca | Jul 5, 2016 | eventful, heaven aka bookstores, I talk about food too much, pairs well with a hammock, Simon & Schuster, Summer of Lost and Found, summertime, The Last Grand Adventure, treat this post as evidence of procrastination
Summer of Lost and Found is out in the world, so I’ve started catching up on some of my favorite summer activities. Like chasing the ice cream truck. They’re not hard to chase in NYC because Mister Softee is ubiquitous, but an old-fashioned Good Humor...
by Rebecca | Jun 16, 2016 | Aladdin, eventful, feel the love, heaven aka bookstores, I talk about food too much, IRL, lets take this show on the road, olykoeks, party time, Simon & Schuster, Summer of Lost and Found, teachers are the best
I grew up visiting a wonderful children’s bookstore, Pooh Corner, in my hometown, Madison, WI. So I was delighted a few years ago when a new independent bookstore, Mystery to Me, opened on the same block where Pooh Corner once had a home. I try to stop by every...
by Rebecca | Jun 6, 2016 | Aladdin, eventful, interviews, news, party time, please excuse the jet lag, Simon & Schuster, Summer of Lost and Found, The Last Grand Adventure
A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to chat with Jeanne Kolker of the Wisconsin State Journal about Summer of Lost and Found and my career as an author. I grew up reading the State Journal–starting with the funny pages and eventually cover-to-cover–so...
by Rebecca | May 29, 2016 | Aladdin, book people, books, eventful, heaven aka bookstores, IRL, lets take this show on the road, middle grade, party time, releases, Simon & Schuster, Summer of Lost and Found, wrap ups
I had a fabulous time celebrating Summer of Lost and Found at Books of Wonder on Tuesday night. Here are some pictures of the festivities: If you missed it–you can still purchase a signed copy from Books of...
