More "Boot" Tour

The Bootylicious Booktour is carrying on in the physical and virtual realm. Sounds sort of like science fiction, maybe, but it's all down to earth.

Today, Jillian Clemmons interviews me on her blog, a "librarian-turned-writer's take on contemporary female fiction." First question:

1. What advice would you give to aspiring authors about learning the craft? And what books, mentors, or classes have helped you the most?

I started out writing mostly on weekends. Read more...

As for the physical realm: The boot planter, above, is now at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston.


Here's a photo of me with the owner, Jonathan Sanchez (who is also a prize-winning writer). It looks like we're standing in front of a sign that says, MIND. But it really spelled MINDY. But I kind of like the idea of the MIND sign.


Tomorrow: more Bootylicious photos from the physical realm-- Litchfield Books. Their movable author feast was absolutely sumptuous.