The Enchanted Forest

I grew up in New Mexico, one of the driest places in the United States. There are trees there, of course, but they’re few and far between. Green is a rare and precious color there, which is why I loved my abuelo’s farm so much. But nothing is more magical to me than (more…)

What’s Cooking in A WITCH’S KITCHEN

“What’s it about?” That’s the first question anyone asks me when I tell them I’ve written a novel, and it’s surprisingly difficult to answer. A WITCH’S KITCHEN is about so many things, it’s hard to know where to start. It’s about magic and cooking and growing up and going to school and exploring your world and coping with enemies and making friends. It’s about discovery, and what you do with your discoveries.

At its heart, A WITCH’S KITCHEN is a story about (more…)