I always gear up before a new book comes out, and for ORDINARY BEAUTY (June 14th, 2011) , Simon & Schuster have been right there offering up some new opportunities to interact with my readers, like over on VYOU.com  where you ask, and I answer on video. That's been a lot of fun, and I always look forward to seeing what you guys want to know. You make me think, and that's a good thing.

I've also just instituted a Skype An Author page because the economy shouldn't have the power to completely shut down author visits to your school, book club, summer reading event, anything. So, in the interest of visiting classrooms on a budget, I'll visit via Skype, discuss my books and talk with you guys in a Q&A for an hour. Here's the info you'll need to plan the event, so feel free to pass it on to the powers that be.  Looking forward to seeing you!

The first in a short series of author interview videos is up on youtube.com amidst some really cool, indie reader-made Such a Pretty Girl book trailers. Look for Part 2 of these interviews before April 15th, when we delve deeper into the writing of Such a Pretty Girl.

And it's snowing, of course. Happy April Fool's Day.