Author taps love of comics for 1st graphic novel by Matt West from CNN. Here's a sneak peek: "I'm a big believer in no matter what kind of art you do or want to do that you have to really delve into that genre a lot," says [Cecil] Castellucci. "I took out my charge card and bought a [ton] of comic books!" See a new interview with Cecil Castellucci from Bookslut.Potter artist Mary GrandPré makes magic from The Detroit Free Press. Source: Big A little a.
The Texas Book Festival has re-designed and relaunched its site. "Now visitors will have the convenience of the same familiar web address, but will see great new user-friendly content. The website will feature printable event schedules, author bios, photos, past festival information, and up-to-date details about the 2007 festival, November 2-4. The new website also features the vibrant 'Children's Chapter' with information on all of their favorite authors." Note: I'm thrilled to see such great names as Shannon Hale, Kimberly Willis Holt (author interview), Deborah Wiles, and Mo Willems already on the schedule. This just in--I'll be joining them, speaking about Tantalize (Candlewick, 2007) at the festival on Nov. 4! Hope to see some of you there!
YA fans! Enter for a chance to win Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (HarperCollins, 2007). Source: Class of 2K7 blog.More Personally
Author David Lubar says of my new release Tantalize (Candlewick, 2007): "It's a fun, inventive read, filled with vampires, werewolves, and food. Bravo to Cynthia. (Though there's no way I'm ever letting her cook anything for me. Read the book to find out why.)" Glad to hear you're reading again! Read the whole post.
Burlesque of the Damned chimes in: "in Quince, the author has created a strong female character capable of kicking supernatural butt with a pair of snazzy red cowboy boots. Verdict: Tantalizingly cute."
Cynsational NotesSoon Cynsations will go on summer hiatus! If you're an interviewee who has yet to turn in answers, please touch base with me on your status. It likely will make the most sense to defer your interview until regular posting resumes.
Thank you to the Central Texas Teachers of English for the lovely gift certificate to Mars on South Congress in Austin! The Tandoori chicken is highly recommended!
