Bring on the Fan Art!
Making art has been such a joy for me lately, so I want to give you the opportunity to create too. Submit your fan art to get some great perks!
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February 28, 2021
Watch the Videos: Artists Talking Art
During IGTV & YouTube interviews with Christy Strauch, I gave my tips on finishing novels, writing diverse characters, and defining success.
February 23, 2021
My Top 5 Photos of 2020
To close out this tumultuous year, I've chosen five photos from my camera roll that captured some aspect of my life in 2020.
December 31, 2020
‘Tis the Season to Give Books!
The holidays have arrived - and what could be a better gift this year than to escape into the pages of a good book?
December 11, 2020
An Award for When We Vanished!
I am thrilled to announce that my debut novel, When We Vanished, has won a 2020 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award!
October 23, 2020
The Privilege of Clean Eating
It's easy to eat healthy on a budget, right? Well... not exactly. In this post, I delve deeper into the way that food choices intersect with privilege.
June 30, 2020
Virtual Launch of When We Vanished!
When We Vanished is now available in stores! Check out the online launch: read an interview, watch the virtual reading, and join me for Q&A.
June 2, 2020
My Journey to Publication
My path to publication was full of setbacks, but now my debut novel is about to hit stores! This is the story of how When We Vanished became a real book.
May 29, 2020
Writing About Violence
My debut novel, When We Vanished, contains some violent scenes. A few early readers suggested toning them down. I decided not to - and here's why.
May 21, 2020
How My Scientific Background Influenced My Novels
When I decided to write a novel where science played into the plot, I didn't want to revert to standard tropes. I wanted the science to feel real.
March 27, 2020