by Diana Renn | Apr 11, 2012 | A.C. Gaughen, Boston GLOW, Gina Damico, Gina Rosati, Hilary Weisman Graham, Ignite Change Essay Contest, Lauren Morrill
One of the best things about this writing journey so far has been emerging from my writing cave and connecting with other people through a shared love of the written word. So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of words to connect people, and...
by Diana Renn | Mar 22, 2012 | Alvin and the Chipmunks, the writing process, writing and parenting
I’m back from a little blogging break! I’ve been focused on a work-in-progress as well as some fun promotional things for Tokyo Heist that are in the works. And I’ve been dealing with a conundrum on the home front.I generally resist writing about my...
by Diana Renn | Mar 20, 2012 | mystery novels, settings, Sleuths Spies and Alibis
I’ll be back here soon, I promise. Meanwhile, I’m over at Sleuths Spies & Alibis, kicking off our new Tuesday blog theme by discussing sashimi and settings!
by Diana Renn | Feb 28, 2012 | Japan, Japanese Teens, Tomo, Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, YARN
Have you heard about Tomo? It’s one of my most anticipated Spring reads. Tomo is an anthology of Young Adult short fiction, verse, and graphic art, all set in or related to Japan. It releases 3/11/12, the anniversary of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami...
by Diana Renn | Feb 23, 2012 | author events, author readings, Kim Purcell, Secret Garden Books, Trafficked
Last night, I went to an evening author event. My first in four years! I left my four-year-old (see the connection?) in the capable hands of my mother, whom I’m visiting this week. I escaped to Secret Garden Books, a favorite Seattle bookstore of mine. There, I...
