My family and I recently survived the stomach flu (well, we are surviving---still not 100 percent out of the woods yet). Whatever this bug is that has been circulating the country, it is not pretty. I have never in my life seen anything like it

I just pulled these beauties out of the oven. They're black bottom cupcakes, and my boys adore them, as does their mama. Seriously, I just sunk my teeth into one. It was warm and gooey, straight from the oven, and I think it was this

I am so excited (and relieved!)! Here's how to pre-order your copy!

OK, so I took a little creative license and had fun with my favorite Downton Abbey characters (thank you PBS!)! Are you a fan of the show? If so, you'll enjoy The Last Camellia---coming on May 28! You can pre-order your copy here. Who's your favorite

I'm so thrilled to share a recipe from an author I admire and love, Jodi Picoult. Jodi was kind enough to read my first novel, The Violets of March, and share some lovely words for the cover, and I will never forget her incredible generosity

Book-loving friends, I want to tell you about a new venture that I started with my good friend and fellow Penguin author, Camille Noe Pagan. Books & Bites is a Facebook page where we share great reading recommendations paired with yummy food, drinks and recipe

How gorgeous is this cover for the Brazilian edition of THE VIOLETS OF MARCH? I love it!

I am so excited to announce that Princess Cruise Line has chosen BLACKBERRY WINTER as an on-board book club pick for January and February! How fun is that? I'm dreaming of sipping fruity drinks and lounging on the lido while chatting with readers. Think I can

Today, I came home from an amazing day out in the snowy mountains with friends and family and checked my mail to find my Department of Journalism at Western Washington University alumni newsletter. On the front cover was the news that my mentor, Pete Steffens,

What do you think? Here's how to pre-order. The book will be out on May 28, 2013 (my little brother's birthday!).