Apr 28, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

Get Pon’d

Cindy Pon’s extraordinary debut novel, Silver Phoenix, is on sale today. All launch buzz hyperbole aside, this is one of my favorite novels of the last year. Cindy is gifted writer with a great eye for sensory detail, but it’s the voice of the main character, Ai Lang, that carries the story. I read a lot of books. This one is a keeper. And remember, Buy Indie!  The official description:... read more

Apr 27, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

The Wonder Twins Tour Part A

Last week, I flew to snowy Western Michigan to do a couple of short but glorious site visits with Wonder Twins librarians Cindy Dobrez and Lynn Rutan, as well as touring the offices of my audiobook publisher, Brilliance Audio (more about that later).  Of course, my flights were delayed–never fly with me–due to mechanical problems, weather, and someone who got caught in the jetway. Eventually,... read more

Apr 18, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

Lost in Translation of Translation

I’m not making this up. Courtesy of Google alerts, I found this Japanese website, which has posted Cynthia Leitich Smith’s interview with me after translating it from English to Japanese  back to English. I think. Read on, brave friend, and discover why I "scribble for the profit teenagers today."   Author Interview: David Macinnis Gill on Soul Enchilada, Comedy Blog David... read more

Apr 18, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

WUNC Me

Today, I had a great time on WUNC’s “The State of Things.” Laura Leslie hosted the program. She was funny, professional, and put up with me making faces at her. She also has an incredible voice. The day before, producer Susan Davis called, and we chatted about the book, writing, teaching, etc. So going in, I knew what expect. The studios, located in a section of Durham that used to be a... read more

Apr 16, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

The State of Things

In yet another debut, I will make my first radio appearance EVAH on WUNC North Carolina Public Radio (except for the time I won a I Heart Chattanooga t-shirt that was two sizes too small). I’ll be a guest on “The State of Things” hosted by Frank Stasio. This is a live program, and if you’re really, really looking for something to listen to while eating lunch (or brunch, for you... read more