Today is the last day of my month-long break. Tomorrow, I go back to work researching a new novel. Unlike many people, I did not spend this vacation doing anything fun, like sitting in the sun or jetting to Italy or France. Instead, I did glamorous author-y things like: Turned my daughter's old room from purple to green: Cleaned out the garage (and threw out the copies of Bon Appetit that I had been saving since I'd first subscribed in 1981--EVERY SINGLE ISSUE): Where I also

Coming to you through the haze of tree pollen allergies (a fairly recent thing--thank you, Universe), a broken temporary crown that keeps poking me in the cheek, and a pesky and relentless new idea that keeps nagging at me when I supposed to be editing the latest manuscript (don't worry, I'm focusing), to let you know that there are several special deals on Megan Chance books this month. First, A Drop of Ink is on special in Literature and Fiction Kindle monthly deals for $.9

Yes, my lovelies, it is now September, which may be my favorite month. I think it has to do with the fact that I have never been a sunworshipper, nor are summer activities my particular favorites. I was always wanting to read when my mother was shooing me outside, and so going back to school was actually ... a relief. I know. Weird. In any case, I love the Fall, and I love that feeling of golden sun and chilly days and getting back to work without feeling guilty because I'm n

Well, I've hit my usual wall at about page 200 of the new manuscript, which means that I'm looking for ways to fill my time before I dive back in to edit and find out what the hell is wrong with it--there's always something, at this stage. Thus ... for you, a rare blogpost! Last month, my family reunited with my long lost cousin (he was only lost to us, apparently), which was really a great time. I hadn't seen him since I was about eight years old, and am so glad he touched b

Last night's signing at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA, was a lot of fun, with some great questions and a lot of friendly faces. Thank you to all of you who made the trek through a dark and frosty (okay, bone-chilling) night. I could not be more grateful. Here are some pictures from the event, taken by intrepid host Lish McBride (who could not have been better--she's an author too, so be sure to check out her books for young adult. Firebug is the first of her new s

This week, I've been baking and shopping and preparing for our annual Christmas feast. My husband is Jewish, and so traditionally we also celebrate Hanukkah, and because it falls on Christmas Eve this year, I'm mixing things up a bit for our holiday dinner--cheese fondue (which sounded fun) and latkes! It should be an experience. (the above are cherry winks, a fond reminder of my Ohio childhood--I love these stupid things). Some of you may also know that recently, I threw out