At long last, the thrilling conclusion of the School for S.P.I.E.S. series is here. ENDS OF THE EARTH hit bookstores yesterday, and now you can learn the fate of Max Segredo, his father, and friends. When we last left him, Max was in a bad…Continue reading
Sneaking around is a skill that all spies need to master. After all, it’s tough to steal secrets if you’re clomping about like an elephant in clogs. Almost anyone can learn to move more stealthily. It just takes a bit of practice and following these…Continue reading
Yes, School for S.P.I.E.S. is back in session, with the further adventures of Max Segredo and his friends in THICKER THAN WATER, which just hit bookstores yesterday. Max Segredo has learned that not only is his father still alive, but he was working with LOTUS,…Continue reading
Big news in spy-ville: We can now show you the cover for the second SCHOOL FOR S.P.I.E.S. book, and it’s a stunner! THICKER THAN WATER, which comes out June 26, 2014, features a dramatic cover image by Brandon Dorman. It shows Max Segredo doing some…Continue reading
One of the pleasures of writing a book about teenage secret agents is getting to research all kinds of cool spy skills. I mean, really, who doesn’t secretly want to be James Bond? In the course of writing Playing With Fire, I had occasion to…Continue reading
In the midst of a conference weekend, I got an email from author Aileen Stewart, inviting me to participate in the Children’s Author Blog Hop. Completely unclear on the concept (having never hopped on blogs before), I at once said yes — not realizing I…Continue reading
So you want to spy on people like a real secret agent? That’s good. Being a spy calls for lots of sneaking around. (Of course, this is also true of avoiding chores at home, so I get plenty of practice.) When you’re sneaking around after…Continue reading
From the diary of Max Segredo I’ve landed in the single weirdest group home I’ve ever seen (so far). First off, Merry Sunshine Orphanage is in this spooky old house, protected by video cameras, a double front door, and spikes on the roof. Spikes? I…Continue reading
Have you ever secretly wanted to be a spy? I sure did (when I was younger, anyway). That’s why I’m so pleased to be writing a new series for readers who love mystery, suspense, and all things spy-like. The first SCHOOL FOR S.P.I.E.S. book, PLAYING…Continue reading