Archive for June, 2008

Cupcakes for Obama

Published June 18th, 2008

This Sunday in Lincoln Square (Giddings Plaza, Lawrence & Lincoln)I’m joining the MoveOn.org Bake Sale with some of my immodestly titled, Kick-ass Carrot Cupcakes.  If you’re in the area around noon or later, check it out. 
Oh, to do my bit for Barack in such a traditional female craft.  Sigh.
I’ll be there for a while, because I’m then […]

Printers Row Discussion: Do characters have to be likable?

Published June 10th, 2008

I spent last Saturday morning on a panel titled “Uncommon Women” for the Printers Row Book Fair in Chicago.  Also on the panel, moderated by the wonderful Lauren Fox, were Laura Moriarty and Marisa de los Santos.  One issue that came up during discussion of Ms. Moriarty’s book, The Rest of Her Life, was how […]