My publishing journey kicked off at the cavalcade of authors party on the Intrepid at BEA in NY right after Random House had acquired my STARTERS duology. I was introduced to the crowd as Random House’s newest author and I got to meet their stars Lauren Kate, Christopher Paolini, and one I shared my editor with, the lovely Tyra Banks.Read More →
I’ve been asked to do anthologies several times, but either the timing wasn’t right, or the theme didn’t excite me. But when I was invited to this one, I was so inspired by the concept that I knew I had to do it. The idea of taking the woman we know as Madame Curie and envisioning her teen years through a fantasy/science fiction/light horror lens was too good to pass up.Read More →
I was delighted to attend WonderCon, my second appearance there, to talk about alternative history in speculative fiction along with some of the other writers of this anthology below.Read More →
A year before this photo was taken, I was on a panel at the LA Times Festival of Books. I only had time to see one author before my event and I chose Anne Rice. She was a natural speaker, talking from the heart, with the ability to make you feel like you were in her living room, just the two of you.Read More →
This is a very special opportunity called The Back Room, hosted by Karen Dionne (author of The Marsh King’s Daughter, finishing film production with Daisy Ridley) and Hank Phillippi Ryan (an award-winning author and TV investigative reporter).
You actually get to meet with each of us and we get to see you and chat with you!Read More →
You may know from past posts that I teach at this wonderful writing conference down in beautiful La Jolla, California, in late October. This year the keynote speaker is none other than the fabulous Heather Graham. I love Heather, not only is she an incredibly prolific author, but she’s also a terrific human being who spreads so much joy. Read More →
Tosca Lee’s new thriller, the sequel to The Line Between, is out Sept 17th! Alex Kava said of TLB, “everything you want in a thriller.” To help Tosca celebrate, I’m giving away some of her e-books and audio books (US only). Just send me a private message saying that you’ve signed up for my email list or that you are already on it, and include your email address.Read More →
I am skipping the fourth of July to handle all the prep work before this conference next week. In addition to moderating this great panel, I’m giving a lecture on YA, listening to pitches for Practice Pitchfest, and also fitting in my writing time for my current secret project that has been occupying my time.Read More →
I have been living in London since last year with a couple of trips back to LA. I will be returning to California the end of next week, but would like to find a way to be bi-continental, as I truly love it here in London. Theatre, opera, literary history, and the best library in the world — it’s all here.Read More →
Full of dense, twisty, informed plotting and real, compelling characters. Howe is a keeper!”
•Lee Child, #1 internationally bestselling author of the Jack Reacher Series
KJ has also garnered praise by Karin Slaughter, Meg Gardiner, James Patterson and more. I love her writing because it’s both very smart (I always learn something new), but also page-turning adventure.Read More →
