I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately from college students telling me that they want me to come to their schools for the launch of Perfect Fifths. Believe me, I would love to make the trip! College events are my favorite type of speaking gig. My appearances at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Wellesley College, UCLA and The College of New Jersey (among others) rank among my all-time favorite career moments. I love visiting colleges, so I’m veeeeeery flexible in making such appearances possible.
I know from my web stats that there at least a few hundred college students reading this right now. (A special shout-out to all of you at Southern Methodist University…Are you reading my blog to complete a class requirement or something? I’m just curious…) If your campus organization–be it the official Activities Board, sorority, literary society, whatever–can cover my travel expenses (which, of course, will […]

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And now the conclusion this quasi-fictional story about a gawky eighth grade girl trying not to “revolve [her] life around boys. Any boys.”

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The cover icon:
Not a quidditch golden snitch–
wings from an airline.

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And yes, that includes the official unveiling of the Perfect Fifths cover! I look foward to hearing what you think…

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This story is the very definition of nonfiction masquerading as fiction.

I wasn’t…WHAT? Find out Monday.

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Yeah, I’ve been slacking on the (retro)blog lately. But I’ve got two good excuses.
1. I was putting the finishing touches on Perfect Fifths. I’m very happy with the conclusion to the series and hope you are too. That is, on April 14th, 2009 when you finally get to read it.
2. I (and by “I” I really mean “my husband”) was redesigning my website and (retro)blog. We (more accurate) will debut this redesign within the next few weeks. This makeover will also launch the official unveiling of the Perfect Fifths cover for your scrutiny and analysis.
To make up for my slacking, I uncovered what is probably the earliest incarnation of Jessica Darling in the form of this short story I wrote in eighth grade. Subsequent pages to follow…

Is my…WHAT? Find out tomorrow!

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