I'm so excited that my fourth novel, THE LAST CAMELLIA, has been chosen as the Amazon Kindle Deal of the Day! For today, Sunday only, you can grab a copy for your e-reader for $2.99. (Barnes & Noble, and Kobo readers, you too!) This novel

How gorgeous is this new cover? My publisher, Penguin/Plume, did an amazing job capturing the spirit of the "great green room," didn't they? In case you don't know, Goodnight June is inspired by the classic children's book, Goodnight Moon and its brilliant author, Margaret Wise

I am so proud to be apart of the wonderful Read Pink campaign sponsored by Penguin Books in support of the fight to end breast cancer. If you buy a copy of The Last Camellia, or any of the other titles above, this month, each

Is there a woman in your life---a mom, sister, best friend, cousin, teacher

I've been thinking about Paris a lot lately. I spent two nights there alone in 2004, and since then, I've always wanted to go back and just take a huge, juicy bite out of the city. More time. More food. More sights. More love. More

A big thanks to web designer extraordinaire Jennae Peterson of Hibiscus Creative for creating this new web site for me. I'm thrilled to share it with you and look forward to picking up where I left off in July with my posts. SO much more

Hello, hello. I have been lost in the vortex of summer and writing deadlines, but will be back here soon to share some updates. This photo was taken in a wheat field in Jason's hometown, Pendleton, Oregon, after we went on one of the most

Oh, New York, New York. It's taken me a few weeks to write this post. I intended to post photos from my trip here ages ago, and then things got busy. Kids. Life. A new book that's completely taking over my head (and heart). And

My New York Times piece on writing and fear was just published. It explores my writing process and how  a super scary experience from childhood informs my work. Come on over and have a read! (It's currently on the front page of the Opinion section,

Today, THE LAST CAMELLIA makes its way to bookstores everywhere! I'd be so grateful if you picked up a copy at a favorite local bookstore or online retailer this week. I can't wait to hear what you think of the story! Off to New York