Summer Friend: Misadventures with Andi

Misadventures with Andi

I'm blogging today with Andi Fisher at Misadventures with Andi. We talk about growing up military, thoughts on creating a series, and whether or not to use a real setting in a novel.

Come on over!

2 comments:

Sandy Nawrot said...: I like her blog! She asked some great questions, and as always, you have very insightful answers. I would love to see more books on Violet. There are so many experiences lying ahead of her, going into middle school. (I wouldn't want to relive mine though...eek.) These blog tours are great. There is some great power out there in blogland that I think is underestimated.; May 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Rena Jones said...: Hi Danette! I've given you an award on my blog today --

http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2009/05/one-lovely-blog-award.html; May 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

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