Archive - The Scuttlebutt

Behind the book: Writing the first draft!

and the pros and cons of selling a book that doesn't exist

May 28 •

Caroline Carlson

April 2025

A few nice things for you

signed bookplates, free book club visits, a surprise event, and more!

Apr 22 •

Caroline Carlson

Behind the book: Brainstorming!

and how THE TINKERERS took 20 years to write

Apr 3 •

Caroline Carlson

January 2025

Introducing THE TINKERERS

and sharing some truly luminous cover art

Jan 27 •

Caroline Carlson

December 2024

Holiday gift ideas to give your young readers

(or to hoard for yourself and refuse to share)

Dec 12, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

October 2024

A bookish autumn news roundup

Boston events, a WICKED MARIGOLD audiobook, and cinnamon buns

Oct 2, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

July 2024

Wicked Marigold has launched!

like a biplane piloted by a beglopped wizard

Jul 19, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

Virtual launch party update

If you’re having technical difficulties…

Jul 13, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

WICKED MARIGOLD preorders, and a virtual launch day party!

keeping it short & sweet

Jul 10, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

June 2024

Surprises and Celebrations

WICKED MARIGOLD news, reviews, events, signed books, and more!

Jun 4, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

April 2024

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!

On Saturday, April 27, put a trip to the bookstore on your calendar

Apr 19, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

February 2024

A Very WICKED MARIGOLD Giveaway

and a quick news catch-up

Feb 28, 2024 •

Caroline Carlson

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