There’s lots of good stuff on Need To Read (although not all of it’s available yet). However, the following warrants front page on my site.

emma.jpgMy friend Eileen Cook’s debut YA novel will be out in a few weeks! Congratulations, E!!! It’s called WHAT WOULD EMMA DO? and it’s really funny. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Meg Cabot gave her an excellent blurb too! And watch this space for an upcoming guest blog where Eileen discusses switching from writing for adults to writing for teens. Sure to be insightful and hilarious (no pressure, Eileen).

born.jpgAnd here’s the quote, from Steve Martin’s book BORN STANDING UP: Through the years I have learned that there’s no harm in charging oneself up with delusions between moments of valid inspiration.