by Diana Renn | Jan 3, 2012 | Favorite reads of 2011
I will remember 2011 as a year of luxurious reading: somehow I managed to read 57 novels. I read more YA and MG books than I ever have this year, since that’s where my head is these days. I also read a sampling of graphic novels, some solid nonfiction, and some...
by Diana Renn | Dec 23, 2011 | Doc Martin, GoodReads reading challenge, making time to read
Somehow I managed to read 55 books in 2011, completing my GoodReads reading challenge. Yay! Of course, I have at least 55 books I DIDN’T get to, but I’ll save those for 2012.I’m sometimes asked how — and when — I managed to read that much...
by Diana Renn | Dec 19, 2011 | Concord Museum, holiday fun for writers, picture books, taiko, Tokyo Heist
How do writers keep writing amidst the many distractions of the holiday season? I admit, it’s tough. Especially when your mom is visiting from the West Coast, and your child’s school vacation days hit, which means more creative desk time scheduling. But...
by Diana Renn | Dec 12, 2011 | Apocalypsies, December Debuts, Tokyo Heist, Tokyo Heist ARC giveaway, Word for Teens
Today I’m guest posting at a really fabulous blog called Word for Teens. I’m talking about Japan and giving away an ARC of TOKYO HEIST! Drop by if you can, and be sure to check out the “December Debuts” features all this month for sneak peaks...
by Diana Renn | Dec 1, 2011 | Above and Beyond Award, Beyond the Margins, Boston GLOW, Ignite the Night, writers giving back
It’s December! The holidays are approaching (or encroaching, or looming, depending on where you are in your preparations). It’s also the time of year when many of us like to show our gratitude or give back to our communities however we can. As a busy 2011...
