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Eyam Museum proved an invaluable resource during my research for THE SMALLEST THING. I was so honored to be asked to join them for a virtual event this year. We talked about our own pandemic experiences, about the power of community and relationships in times of crisis, and about being inspired by history just before […]

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Today is the 3rd Book Birthday of THE SMALLEST THING! When the book came out in 2017, I never imagined we’d be living our own version of the story. But here we are. Regardless, I am celebrating. I have birthday gifts for YOU. Three winners will each have a choice of prizes. Up for grabs are: […]

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Em attends Dr. Spencer’s funeral and people in the village are starting to panic. Plus, I have my own quarantine wobble and get some sound advice from my mum.

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Dr. Spencer is dead and Em’s friend Deb has information. Plus, I take you on a scenic tour of Eyam. You can see my slideshow tour of Eyam here: https://youtu.be/vpVFEHJQ48A

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In this very first episode of THE SMALLEST THING, Em has a plan to leave her dull English village. But something strange is going on and Em’s plans are about to be derailed.   

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Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome prizes! At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, […]

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As the year comes to a close, I’m looking back at some of the books I’ve read and loved this year (and really wishing I’d kept a written list somewhere. #2020 goals)  Here’s Part I, and when I remember more, I’ll add Part II. Hey, it’s the holidays; I have eggnog brain. Sadie This book […]

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Inspired by a student who posts his sci-fi stories online, I decided to post the messy first draft of a story I started while visiting my mum in the U.K.. I’ve been thinking about the topic of “can you ever really go home again?” for some time, and finally decided to get a story down […]

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The new audiobook of The Smallest Thing is heading out on tour! Beginning today, September 12, through September 18, you can follow Em as she visits audiobook bloggers and reviewers. I’ll be doing interviews and Q&As, as well as sharing some Top Ten lists. some of the bloggers will be sharing their reviews of The […]

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The new audiobook of The Smallest Thing is heading out on tour next week! From September 12-18, you can follow Em as she visits audiobook bloggers and reviewers. I’ll be doing interviews and Q&As, as well as sharing some Top Ten lists. some of the bloggers will be sharing their reviews of The Smallest Thing. […]

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