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A huge cheer for my friend Heather Webb, whose novel RODIN’S LOVER comes out tod…

A huge cheer for my friend Heather Webb, whose novel RODIN'S LOVER comes out today. This story is already receiving rave reviews. As the New York Journal of Book says, “Heather Webb’s emotionally charged novel and rich language mirror Camille Claudel’s talent as a sculptor.” Congratulations, Heather! Timeline PhotosThe HFA Co-op is thrilled to celebrate …

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Those of you who have read MRS. POE (thank you, thank you!) might remember the s…

Those of you who have read MRS. POE (thank you, thank you!) might remember the scene in which Frances first falls for Samuel Osgood. Samuel woos her with talk about the painter Gilbert Stuart, in particular about how Stuart had difficulty getting George Washington to smile for his portrait. DEAR MR. WASHINGTON, which comes out …

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In 2003, our TVs flickered with episodes of “Friends,” we were charmed by “Findi…

In 2003, our TVs flickered with episodes of "Friends," we were charmed by "Finding Nemo," and Facebook was only a glimmer in Harvard freshmen Mark Zuckerberg's eye. I was also writing my last picture book, DEAR MR. WASHINGTON, about how Gilbert Stuart's children got the president to smile for his portrait on the dollar bill. …

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