Malinda Lo

Wow, this week has flown by, and I’ve been inundated with so many lovely tweets and messages about people reading and buying Huntress — it’s a little overwhelming! But I’m so glad that my book is out there in the world and it is being read. Yay! My book launch on Tuesday night was a ... More→

It’s time for one of my irregularly scheduled news roundups. 1. My first short story publication! I’m so pleased to announce that my short story, “The Fox,” will be published in the Summer 2011 issue of Subterranean Magazine Online, which is a special YA-themed issue edited by Gwenda Bond. The other stories in the issue ... More→

I’m getting ready to jet off to Orlando, where I will be attending the ALAN workshop at NCTE, a two-day YA fiesta for English teachers and librarians and authors. If you’ll be at ALAN, here’s where you’ll be able to find me: Sunday, Nov. 21 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. ALAN Joint Publishers Reception Fiesta 6 ... More→

Last weekend I attended the YALSA Literature Symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The theme was Beyond Good Intentions: Diversity, Literature, and Teens, and I had a fantastic time meeting tons of YA librarians (you are a lively bunch to say the least!) and hanging out with fellow authors. On Friday I attended the preconference organized ... More→

On Thursday I’m heading to the YALSA Literature Symposium that takes place this weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve never been there before, and I’m excited to visit (and eat some yummy Southwestern food in its native habitat!). If you’ll be in Albuquerque or at YALSA, I hope I’ll get to see you this weekend. ... More→

I have been working on a lengthy, rant-like post for many days now, but it is still not finished simmering down, so in the meantime, here are three important and very special updates: 1. In which I interview Robin McKinley Today over at the Enchanted Inkpot I have posted an interview with Robin McKinley! If ... More→