Monthly Archives: December 2014

Kids in Fiction

When you write a book, one of the first things people warn you about is to never argue with a reviewer. When I saw Letitia described as “precocious”, it was hard. I bit my tongue. It was a five-star review … Continue reading

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North Brother Island

When I first saw a picture of North Brother Island, I knew I had to include it in my novel. Not only because it’s a scary place that feels like it belongs in a horror novel, but because it’s a … Continue reading

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Jahayra and Letitia Johnson

Jahayra and Letitia Johnson are a mix of six real people with a fictional overlay. During my time on Bonaire, one of our hotel staffers had three daughters that would spend time in the hotel: Ryda-luz, Jahayra, and Jean-mary Emer. … Continue reading

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