Author Archives: kirstincm

For v. With

Posted on July 16, 2012 by kirstincm

(I had a hard time coming up with an image for this post.  I figured a stretchy, tangled ball of things that could hit you in the face might work.) So I found these comments online about BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.  Why … Continue reading →

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Dear John Irving–I have questions

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kirstincm

Hi, Mr. Irving: I need to ask you a few things about IN ONE PERSON, your latest novel.  I’m only 40% done, and I know you are a superstar and I am not, but I have issues.  I have a … Continue reading →

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Outlaw Boots pair #13–Domenica Di Piazza

Posted on May 31, 2012 by kirstincm

FRIENDS!  Are these shoes not AMAZING??  They belong to Domenica Di Piazza, an editor I’m working with on a nonfiction project, and a true wearer of Outlaw Boots (the fanciest ones to date).  Domenica works at Lerner Publishing Group, based … Continue reading →

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Mind geography: doors and mirrors

Posted on April 13, 2012 by kirstincm

Characters have to live somewhere, of course, but the question is always where.  When I first started working (cluelessly) on SKY, I gave Morgan my growing-up house, because 1) it was all I could think to do, since 2) my … Continue reading →

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How to do prom Over the Rainbow

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kirstincm

You’re going to be totally jealous when I tell you this, but I get to go to prom tonight!!  (Oh, maybe not?  I know the word “prom” coming from a “grown-up” may sound pretty silly, but hey.)  I am going … Continue reading →

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My cover!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by kirstincm

Oh my heck, this book is really going to happen.  I have a cover!  Flux artists, your work is crazy amazing.  You did it with SKY, and you’ve done it again with this one.  THANK YOU. October can’t come soon … Continue reading →

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Outlaw Boots #12: Megan Crewe

Posted on February 24, 2012 by kirstincm

I laid out a few New Year’s resolutions for you way back at the end of December, but one of them I *didn’t* mention is reading outside my genre.  I’m trying to ease my way into fantasy (though some of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my new website!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by kirstincm

Hello, friends! Welcome to my new website–new year, new book, new website, right?  My old web site (which worked just fine for a while) was the DIY equivalent of a 70s dirt bike with a banana seat.  This one is … Continue reading →

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My 2012 writing resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2011 by kirstincm

Today is my birthday–yay for me! I love having a birthday so close to the end of the year, because I get double the new beginnings, and double the chance to make resolutions. I’ve made a few for 2012, but … Continue reading →

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Me and the Fail Whale

Posted on December 2, 2011 by kirstincm

In an online group I belong to, several writers are sharing their awesome fan mail–such sweet, kind, funny e-mails! It’s so fun to write for middle-schoolers/teens, because their comments to authors are hilarious and frank and perfect. Confession: I haven’t … Continue reading →

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