Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mixed-Up Interview: Talking Middle Grade

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Audrey Vernick

Stay tuned, dear readers, for a meaty interview coming up very soon with author-illustrator extraordinaire, Ruth Barshaw. Until then, thanks to the good folks at the From the Mixed-Up Files…blog for inviting me to stop by. My interview, conducted by … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Swag Fun Pack!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Audrey Vernick

I am a swag sucker. I cannot resist ordering stuff–lots of stuff–with images of my books’ covers. Now it’s time to share the wealth. If you would be kind enough to share a back-to-school memory in the comments, that will … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Audrey Vernick

Summer’s funny. It always looks so long and promising. And here we are, in the August teens. School starts in weeks. I do not have anything resembling a completed first draft of a new novel written. (But I do have … Continue reading →

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Buffalo & Friends Visit a Foodie Bilbiophile in Wanderlust

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Audrey Vernick

I had a great time hanging out with Beth over on her blog, A Foodie Bibliophile in Wanderlust. Come by and say hi.

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Artistic Peculiarities: Interview with Illustrator Julie Fortenberry

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Audrey Vernick

I have long been smitten with the artwork of Julie Fortenberry. No big deal, but she just illustrated a book by a writer who goes by the name of Eve Bunting. About PIRATE BOY, the New York Times said, “with … Continue reading →

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