Meg Cabot's Blog

I don’t know about you, but I can’t take anymore bad news. I’m ready for some good news.

But since there doesn’t appear to be much of that these days, I’ve begun keeping my own list. Here it is (with Bad and To Be Determined news also included for balance). All opinions are my own:

Good: Michael B Jordan won a well-deserved Oscar for his excellent dual performance in Sinners (then went to In-n-Out burger for a well-deserved snack).

Bad: As of this writing, there is still no word on when filming...

For Immediate Release:

Following the stunning (if non-medal winning) performance of Genovia’s finest athletes in the 2026 Olympics, the Royal Genovian Immigration Offices received a record-breaking number of requests for citizenship.

Genovian Citizenship can be a reality, but only for those who qualify.  Do you feel you have what it takes to be a Genovian?

If the answer to that question is yes, then take the first step in the process by filling out (and successfully passing) the Genovian Cit...

Well, it’s here again, the holiday to celebrate St. Valentine, who was beheaded for caring more about his neighbors than his government. I don’t know anyone at all who feels like that these days, do you?

Valentine’s Day was always a big deal in my house growing up because my mom loved hearts. A crafter, she loved drawing hearts, painting hearts, cutting things into heart shapes, and then giving/selling her hearts to other people.

Flowering Heart by Barb Cabot

So of course as a teenager I grew t...

Well, it’s here: the time of year when we’re supposed to reflect on all the things we feel thankful for. And I’m sure there might be one or two people out there who had a decent time in 2025.

But for the rest of us (especially here in the US)? Not so much.  At least not for me personally.

Why not for me personally? Well, besides losing my beloved cat Pearl to a broken spine after a bizarre feline parkour accident, my mom’s mild cognitive impairment turned to advanced dementia. Then my husband (...

Hello again! Just a reminder that on Wednesday, September 17, I’ll be speaking and signing in Westerville, OH!

I know you don’t feel like leaving your nice comfy couch, especially in the evening on a weeknight, but I guarantee this event will be worth it. I’m going to be giving attendees an exclusive sneak peek at many of the books I have coming out in the next few years, AS WELL AS  spilling a little tea about Princess Diaries 3, AND answering all of your questions about previous books.

But mai...

Every year around this time I post about what it was like to live and work in Manhattan on 9/11.

My husband and his colleagues worked in the building across the street from the World Trade Center, and were forced to dodge burning debris (and falling human bodies) as they fled the area. Fortunately all of them returned home safely.

But many others, including friends, were not so lucky. This is their story as well as mine. I post it every year because I so often hear questions from people who were...

I hope you all got the chance to relax and recharge this summer, because Fall is going to be SUPER busy! So here, without further ado, are the official answers to all of your many questions about what’s going on in the MCU (Meg Cabot Universe):

Question: Is it true there is an open casting call for Princess Diaries 3?

Answer: Yes, the rumors are true. There is an open audition (online) for a lead role in The Princess Diaries 3. You can send your audition here. You only have until 9/7/25 to get i...

*Incident Report From the Royal Genovian Guard* For Immediate Release A security breach has occurred at the Royal Palace of Genovia!

 

Type of Incident: Data Leak

Location of Incident: Royal Bedroom of Princess Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldo of Genovia

Photo of Perpetrator (if available):

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I know, I know. I’m terrible at updating this blog.

But I’ve been waiting for some good news to post, since I try to keep this a positive place. And so far 2025 hasn’t been a real bundle of laughs. I know most of you agree because I’ve been inundated with people (and memes) asking, “How can I get citizenship in Genovia?”

Ha! If I had inside information on emigrating to Genovia, I would be there myself! But I’m the royal biographer, and I don’t even qualify for a work visa, let alone citizenship....

Happy Holidays! It is with great pleasure that I, along with the Royal Family of Genovia, wish you all the best during this holiday season, and hope that your New Year will be filled with happiness and joy!

2024 has been a busy time for both myself and Her Royal Highness Princess Mia Thermopolis. Look for multiple new projects from us both in 202...