So honored to be part of YA Reading List‘s celebration of Pi Day along with John Green and Danica McKellar. There she is, Patty Ho, the protagonist of my debut novel, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (and a few white lies). So strange to think that I wrote that book over 6 years ago: buildering (rock … Read More
Stanford
Ode to Kennell
Outside Branner Hall…where I spent my junior and senior year on staff for the largest all-frosh dorm at Stanford. Our resident fellow, Professor Kennell Jackson, occupies a special place in my heart. Though he is gone, I can still hear him whenever I fret about driving since I am quite possibly the worst driver on … Read More
Reunion + Research
Back at Stanford for my college reunion over the weekend…and I thought fondly of my friends…and of NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (AND A FEW WHITE LIES), which was set on campus. There, on the back wall of Memorial Church (better known as Mem Chu), Patty buildered…and was almost busted by security. I cannot confirm or … Read More