check 'em out

Sarah Zarr's YA novel, Story of a Girl, which I read a few months ago as part of my own ongoing look into writing YA, has recently been nominated for a National Book Award. Not only is this book a great read whether you're young OR an adult, but how excited must she BE? You can find out the answer by hopping on over to her blog.

Also, my agent has a great post up at the DGLM blog. It's a perfect illustration of why I love her.

Brackett out.

P.S. Please send up a prayer today for folks in SoCal. I can't imagine having my home turned into a blazing inferno like that. I worry about the animals, too - especially the horses, which can be a challenge to move even in the calmest of circumstances.Follow @nicole_mcinnes