Two Announcements

I've got two announcements for you guys this morning. The first one is probably obvious by now.

I've been invited to join the group blog, Project Middle Grade Mayhem. Some of my favorite authors are members there, like Hilary Wagner, Jen Blom, and Rose Cooper, and the other members all seem awesome, I just have to get to know them now.

In the meantime, it would be great if all of you would head over there, follow the blog, and say hello on my behalf. I haven't done a single post yet, but I'm looking forward to playing my part.

The other announcement is equally important. I'm sure you all remember the ridiculous article in the Wall Street Journal. The one that called Young Adult Literature too dark (and depraved) and specifically called out my friend, Andrew Smith, for writing a sick novel, with no happy ending. Well, Andrew is going to be interviewed this morning (10 AM CDT) on Minnesota Public Radio, on Midmorning with Kerri Miller.

I grew up in Minnesota, and I love Andrew's writing, so this is going to be interesting for me. Make sure you give it a listen if you like that kind of thing.