This strange new virtual world we’ve been thrust into actually means we have all sorts of new opportunities springing up! This fall, I am excited to be able to add more events than ever before to my schedule. In addition to virtual school visits, I have a wonderful virtual bookstore tour shaping up, with more… Read more »
August 2020
#MyrtleMondays: All Aboard! Trains in Victorian England
—————————— If you had to choose one feature that exemplifies Victorian England, railways (or railroads as we know them in the US) would not be a bad choice. The railway transformed everyday life for all classes of English people, changing not only the landscape, but industry, leisure, and more. This 1894 lithograph celebrates the 1830… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Back to School
Oh, dear. Are there any more depressing words in the English language? I haven’t been in school for decades now, but contemplating the end of summer vacation is still like fingernails on… well, you know. This year, returning to school is fraught with even more anxieties and uncertainties than ever. Let’s have a look at… Read more »
#Myrtle Mondays: A Conversation with Myrtle & Friends
Recently, I had the chance to speak with the *Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association*, along with fellow Alqonquin Young Readers authors *Amy Timberlake *and *Yamile Saied Méndez.* Our panel, part of MPIBA’s Summer Camp series, was recorded, and now it’s available live for anyone who’d like to see us chat up some fun fall… Read more »
#Myrtle Mondays: Announcing Book 3!
I have some big (big!!) Premeditated Myrtle news coming soon, but today’s post is all about Book 3! As keen readers might have deduced from last week’s post, Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries #3 features an Exceptionally Victorian Christmas, along with murder, misadventure, and a cold case!And, naturally, Peony the Cat. Cold-Blooded Myrtle will be at booksellers… Read more »