Wow! MAKERS:Women Who Make America

I DVR'd this PBS series, MAKERS: WOMEN WHO MAKE AMERICA, last year. When I sat down to watch it, all I could "hear" in my head was our gal Gina Bennett, author of NATIONAL SECURITY MOM, telling her story. I knew she was worthy of being in the company of these other groundbreaking women!

I was beyond excited when a producer contacted me in October 2013 to inquire if Gina would be able to film for the next segment, MAKERS: WOMEN & WAR, which comes out in June 2014. After a few breathless months, the CIA finally gave the approval and a film crew flew to Virginia and Gina's segment is now in editing! *insert screaming publisher noises, can you hear me?*

Here's a peek at how amazing the series is...

And, speaking of Gina, I keep turning on HBO and seeing her in the documentary Manhunt and I'm thrilled to death every time! I'm such a geek—here's a photo of me in front of the TV when they were talking about her and showing the photo I sent (when we were unable to get approval for her to participate in person!).

Lemongrass Hope in October 2014

We've signed a novel for Fall 2014. Yes, it surprised me too! Lemongrass Hope by Amy Impellizzeri is a quirky time-travel love story about whether or not we can choose our fate. I read the manuscript like a fan, gasping and rereading to be sure I was in the right place, and time. This one is wild!

A fun fact: I drafted Amy's contract on my birthday and the pub date is on Amy's birthday. I thought that was kinda cool.

We look forward to sharing ARCs next month . . . 

I mentioned that I might tell you all a secret. Well, here it is. I'm taking an online novel writing class at Stanford! Yes, I just squealed. It is giving me a great way to evaluate future novels (we've signed so few, I look forward to expanding our list!) and as this year goes on, maybe I'll tell you a bit more about what I'm working on . . .

Happy End of 2013!

Happy New Years Eve!

*stay tuned*