The Muse and the Marketplace

by | May 7, 2017 | Notebook, Personal Reflections

One of my favorite weekends of the year is GrubStreet’s The Muse and the Marketplace. Celebrating 20 years since the founding of GrubStreet, Muse 2017 had an extra layer of special this year but delivered on the perennial aspects that make it a standout...

Honored to be Honored – Independent Press Award

by | May 3, 2017 | Notebook

I’m thrilled that Forks, Knives, and Spoons has received the 2017 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite for New Fiction. Just before Book Expo America (BEA) in New York City at the end of this month, I’ll celebrate at a dinner with all of the...

Four Days til Pub Day

by | Apr 14, 2017 | Notebook

The countdown is on! Only four days until my official pub day! (Publication day, I should clarify after several friends thought it had something to do with pints and bangers.) The journey leading up to this day has been such fun already seeing friends – and...

#ForkBook Inspired Gifts on Etsy

by | Mar 24, 2017 | Notebook

Find me at ThreeBlueDots on Etsy to shop for fun, inexpensive gifts to accompany FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS. Fork, knife, and spoon charm necklaces, a charm bracelet based on Amy York’s from Matt, and T-shirts for the steak knife in your life. Save Save Save Save...