One of my first big book events was in the Bronx in NYC. Students from economically disadvantaged high schools were given a free book. They got to choose either myMagic or Madnessor Scott Westerfeld’sUglies. We stood up on a stage in front of several hundred teens of colour and told th...
I used to think playing a sport was important for one's career. While I worked at Goldman Sachs in NYC, the head of my desk played football at Dartmouth. At 27, he was one of the youngest VPs. Today, he is one of the senior partners and is the GS Chairman of Global Markets in ...
On Wednesday, right in the middle of their week together, Gracie resurrected her old bratting ways and was taken to task before she could even process what had happened. It all started when Sharon suggested a trip to the gym to go swimming and enjoy the sauna. Gracie had mentioned being ...
Through the years, my family has had lizards, turtles, a cockatiel, a cat, a tarantula (rescued from our swimming pool), and many, many wonderful dogs. My love of reading started very young (thank you Mom!) and some of my favorite childhood series includedGregor the Overlanderby Suzanne ...
—Emily, 36, NYC Advertisement"I started sea-swimming with a local 'mermaid' group. It's an incredible bonding experience, and we've shared all sorts, supported each other through successes and tragedies, etc." —eithnebI especially loved this response from someone who joined a sports league...