Writer’s Block 2nd Book Fair April 13th!

Writer’s Block 2nd Book Fair April 13th!

Join me and 29 other authors on Saturday, April 13th at the Writer’s Block 2nd Book Fair, presented by The Belmar Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for the book lover in your life, or your next favorite...
Fitzroy Books prize for young adult fiction

Fitzroy Books prize for young adult fiction

My fifth novel FINDING NORMAL recently won Fitzroy Books’ prize for young adult fiction and will be published in spring 2025. I’m thrilled this novel has found the right home! Jen Doktorski...
AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER release day!

AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER release day!

Hi all! My fourth YA novel, AUGUST & EVERYTHING AFTER (Sourcebooks Fire), is out today and I’m soooo excited to see this book go into the world!!! The characters in this book are among my favorites and I’m anxious to have readers meet them on the page....

Kneeling at Well-Curbs or Why I Write

Why do I write? That was February’s topic over at YA Outside the Lines, where I blog monthly with a group of amazing authors. The topic came at an opportune time for me. I turned in my fourth YA novel to my editor in early December and since then I’ve been...