three things / 13 reasons why |
1. On the adbook list, folks are talking about the novel 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I thought I'd slip in here this comparative review between that novel and Chasing Tail Lights. 2. Bui... Posted by Patrick Jones on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:31:00 PST |
Schaumburger, schaumburger, chip, chip, no coke, pepsi |
Just back from three days in the Chicagoland area, including three visits to high schools courtsey of the Schaumburg Township District Library. Spoke mostly to seniors in creative writing and re... Posted by Patrick Jones on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:25:00 PST |
Book Awards and I’m Beck |
But please don't kill me ... Posted by Patrick Jones on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:28:00 PST |
Bomb scare |
There's a great story in Mick Foley's book Have a Nice Day....as he's leaving WCW for the first time, booker Ole Anderson tells him the business is about wrestling, not Mick's "trampoline" act.... Posted by Patrick Jones on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:00 PST |
Sellerbration |
Nice (teen) blog review of Cheated from the Sellers Library... Posted by Patrick Jones on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:31:00 PST |
Chatting it Up on April 9 |
Maple Grove Library AT 8351 Elm Creek Blvd. / Maple Grove , 55369
Chat It Up: Writers in Conversation
Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Meet and chat with this year’s Minnesota Book Awards Young Adult... Posted by Patrick Jones on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:06:00 PST |
Cover boy |
While I’ve twice been on the cover of School Library Journal, I’ve yet to get an overall good review of one of my novels (thank you very much Johanna Lewis). The review there of Chasing Ta... Posted by Patrick Jones on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:49:00 PST |
Pat on the back, kick in the ^*&, and a mild rant |
So here’s review of Cheated from Booklist (mostly a pat on the back)
"Triangles. Mick’s life is filled with these three-sided relationships. There’s the one formed by the 15-year-old... Posted by Patrick Jones on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:20:00 PST |
Hudson |
Not Rock or Henry, or even the old department store from Michigan, but Hudson, WI. I’’ve had the honor of visiting Hudson High School twice a year since 2004 to speak with stud... Posted by Patrick Jones on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:32:00 PST |
Dont get fooled; get cheated |
Cheated now available in bookstores and train stations everywhere. Is there still time to change the road you’re on? When a normal night spent drinking and hanging out with his two best frie... Posted by Patrick Jones on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:46:00 PST |