Local Paper Interview

Monetta Harr from our local Jackson Citizen Patriot/M-Live interviewed me. Sam Gause took the pictures. You can read it here.

25 Things about Me

25 Things you might not know about me--from Me, My Shelf, and I. What I'm addicted to might surprise you.

In A Crowe's Nest: Origins of 45 POUNDS

Curious about the evolution of Ann's story in 45 POUNDS (MORE OR LESS)? I spill all the deets at my agent's blog, A Crowe's Nest.

STARRED Review in VOYA

Big News! Another Book!

The following announcement was in Publisher's Marketplace today: 

45 POUNDS (More or Less) author K.A. Barson's untitled new novel, about a high school cosmetology student who has her entire life planned and under control, until everything falls apart and she has to learn to let go, listen, and appreciate her real friends, again to Sharyn November at Viking Children's, by Sara Crowe at Harvey Klinger (world). 

Thanks to Sara and Sharyn. I'm thrilled to be writing a second book for Viking! More details to come!

Class of 2k13 Blog Posts

I contribute to the Class of 2k13's blog. Click here if you'd like to read my posts.

The Compulsive Reader Interview

An interview from The Compulsive Reader. Thanks, Tirzah!

Stacked: 45 POUNDS (MORE OR LESS) has a Playlist!

I love imagining my book's soundtrack. Head on over to Stacked and check out the playlist for 45 Pounds (more or less).

45 POUNDS (MORE OR LESS) Cover Reveal

Young Adult Books Central hosted the cover reveal for 45 Pounds (more or less). They are also giving away a signed ARC. Hurry! You only have until the end of December to enter. 

Lucky 13s -- Observing Writer's Block

Where I discuss writer's block on the Lucky 13s blog.

Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire: An Interview with Debut Author K.A. Barson

Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire: Lucky 13s member and fellow debut author Mindy McGinnis interviews me on her blog.