No Fair!
When you just gotta cry at the top of your lungs.
My Writing Buddies
I left Brown University with something precious—a writing group. A quarter century later, we’re still going strong. This is our story.
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This Twin Stayed Home
My next book, The Waffler, is about twins. I know what I’m talking about, because I am one. “This Twin Stayed Home” courtesy of the Maine Sunday Telegram. Photo illustration by Michael Fisher.
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Let’s Party at Portland Public Library
A good time was had by all at the launch party for “What’s Bugging Bailey Blecker?” hosted by the Portland Public Library. Kids played Bloodsucker Bingo and What Insect Is it? and entomologist extraordinaire Tony Sohns mesmerized the audience with fun facts about his live insects.
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Feeling Lousy?
In the interest of full disclosure, let me get this right out in the open: I’ve had lice. More than once. If you’ve ever spent many hours in a room with lots of kids (remember school?), chances are you’ve had them, too. If you managed to avoid them but currently live with somebody who will