Catching up
September 6, 2018
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My favorite spots for decaf mochas, my current motivator of choice.
Little Women on PBS!
April 13, 2018
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Do you all have your calendars marked? If not, hop to it! Coming Sunday May 13th to a TV near you…
Fan mail Friday
July 20, 2017
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The connection between reader and writer is a special one, isn’t it? I ponder it often. In a way, reading a book is a long conversation between the writer and the reader — at least I like to think of it that way.
Yours Truly is here!
May 1, 2017
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Actually, it’s been here for a while… but we still need to celebrate, right? How does a giveaway sound? Good? OK, then, let’s do it! I have two copies of YOURS TRULY to give away. It’s the second in my Pumpkin Falls mystery series featuring middle school private eye Truly Lovejoy and her family. This time
Behind the scenes with Shannon McManus … and a giveaway!
January 10, 2017
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You all thought I’d forgotten about Becca, didn’t you? Not a chance. This brings to a close my blog interviews with the five amazingly talented voice actors behind the audio versions of the Mother-Daughter Book Club series (brought to you by Ideal Audiobooks — three cheers for Ideal!). You’ve heard from Emma (Amy Rubinate), Jess (Cris Dukehart), Cassidy (Kate Rudd), and
The countdown begins…
January 3, 2017
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… just 28 more days until it’s time to head back to Pumpkin Falls again! That’s right, there’s another rollicking mystery on the horizon featuring middle-school sleuth Truly Lovejoy! The book is available now for pre-order from your favorite bookseller — and keep an eye on this blog, as there will be giveaways to celebrate as publication day
Top Secret!
December 7, 2016
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it … listen to this podcast with Book Club for Kids about my Spy Mice books! Even more exciting? VALERIE PLAME is the celebrity reader! And she’s absolutely terrific. (If you don’t know who Valerie is, she’s a real-life former spy!) Click here to listen… Or, if you
Missing address — calling Candy!
September 18, 2016
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Does this look familiar to anyone? It’s a quiet Sunday afternoon here and I’m answering some mail, and came across this charming letter that doesn’t have a return address. Candy, if you’re reading this, please get in touch with me in the comment section below! I’d love to reply to your letter!
Saturday Story Starter
September 17, 2016
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One of my favorite books when I was growing up was Elizabeth Enright’s The Saturdays. If you haven’t read it yet, you simply must. MUST. It’s the first in a four-book “quartet” about the Melendy family, and in this one, the four siblings (who live in New York) battle weekend boredom by pooling their allowances
Fan Mail Friday
September 16, 2016
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It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Summer sped by in a blur, and here it is September, and the beginning of my favorite time of year. I love fall. I love the way the air feels, when there’s that tiny bit of a chill at night letting you know autumn is on the way. I love