One of my favorite parts of the writing process is deciding on and creating settings for my books. When I’m deciding on a setting, I consider interesting places I’ve visited and places my readers will find exciting and unique. In order for me to portray a setting realistically, it’s important for me to feel comfortable...Read More
This Halloween, if you’re in the mood for a frightfully delicious shake that will haunt you and all of your friends, give The Monster Mash Shake a try! The recipe is simple, easy, fun, and as crazy as the other shakes in my latest foodie book, Shake It Off! Here are the ingredients: *purple and...Read More
Check out the Shake It Off features in two of the September Scholastic Book Club Flyers this fall (The Tab flyer and the 5th grade flyer)! It’s featured along with so many other great new middle grade books, including Raina Telgemeir’s Guts. The flyers are a fantastic way to purchase books through your school or...Read More
Introducing the “Smashtastic S’Mores” crazy shake from SHAKE IT OFF! This marshmallow-y treat is perfect for a summer night around a beach bonfire. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup cold milk Handful of ice cubes Wooden kabob skewer for decoration Vanilla icing Assorted chocolate chips or mini-marshmallows Graham crackers, chocolate...Read More
