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Thank you to the talented, hilarious, and wise @annie_hartnett for this wonderful blurb. Make sure to pre-order CECE from wherever you buy your books if you want a good beach read this summer!

Thanks to the brilliant and talented Weike Wang for this thoughtful and generous blurb. If you haven’t read any of Weike’s fiction, go read some right now! CECE will be publishing on June 16th. Preorder now if you feel so inclined!

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, CECE DOWNING’S START OVER SUMMER, slated for publication on June 16, 2026 from @duttonbooks. I’m a complete sucker for a good summer read, so I wanted to set out to write one. As a character, Cece’s been knocking around my head for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided to write a novel about her hot mess of a life. I hope, like me, you won’t be able to resist rooting for her!

This book has it all: a summer fling, days at the beach, cold drinks, and of course, oysters. As a writer, it’s always fun writing about your obsessions, and oysters are certainly one of mine (swipe for evidence!).

If you’re looking for a good-feels book to read at the beach, or by the pool (or lake!), consider pre-ordering, which is also a great way to support the author (me!).

Thanks to everyone at Dutton for supporting the book and making it real. And an immense thank you to Catherine Cho at Paper Literary for always believing.

A huge thanks to everyone in the oyster industry, from those who grow and harvest them to those who shuck and serve them. And a final thanks to those fine establishments who offer oyster happy hours. You make life just a little bit better. A special shoutout to the following spots for being particularly exceptional: @marinermystic in Mystic, CT, @themermaidnyc in NYC, @thamesstreetoysterhouse in Baltimore, MD, @pearldivedc in DC, @rroysters (Merroir) in Topping, VA, @darling_oyster_bar in Charleston, SC, @husksavannah in Savannah, GA, @lukeneworleans in New Orleans, and @thepressganghfx in Halifax, CA.

Pre-order your copy of CECE today, and I look forward to seeing folks on the road!

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, CECE DOWNING’S START OVER SUMMER, slated for publication on June 16, 2026 from @duttonbooks. I’m a complete sucker for a good summer read, so I wanted to set out to write one. As a character, Cece’s been knocking around my head for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided to write a novel about her hot mess of a life. I hope, like me, you won’t be able to resist rooting for her!

This book has it all: a summer fling, days at the beach, cold drinks, and of course, oysters. As a writer, it’s always fun writing about your obsessions, and oysters are certainly one of mine (swipe for evidence!).

If you’re looking for a good-feels book to read at the beach, or by the pool (or lake!), consider pre-ordering, which is also a great way to support the author (me!).

Thanks to everyone at Dutton for supporting the book and making it real. And an immense thank you to Catherine Cho at Paper Literary for always believing.

A huge thanks to everyone in the oyster industry, from those who grow and harvest them to those who shuck and serve them. And a final thanks to those fine establishments who offer oyster happy hours. You make life just a little bit better. A special shoutout to the following spots for being particularly exceptional: @marinermystic in Mystic, CT, @themermaidnyc in NYC, @thamesstreetoysterhouse in Baltimore, MD, @pearldivedc in DC, @rroysters (Merroir) in Topping, VA, @darling_oyster_bar in Charleston, SC, @husksavannah in Savannah, GA, @lukeneworleans in New Orleans, and @thepressganghfx in Halifax, CA.

Pre-order your copy of CECE today, and I look forward to seeing folks on the road!

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, CECE DOWNING’S START OVER SUMMER, slated for publication on June 16, 2026 from @duttonbooks. I’m a complete sucker for a good summer read, so I wanted to set out to write one. As a character, Cece’s been knocking around my head for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided to write a novel about her hot mess of a life. I hope, like me, you won’t be able to resist rooting for her!

This book has it all: a summer fling, days at the beach, cold drinks, and of course, oysters. As a writer, it’s always fun writing about your obsessions, and oysters are certainly one of mine (swipe for evidence!).

If you’re looking for a good-feels book to read at the beach, or by the pool (or lake!), consider pre-ordering, which is also a great way to support the author (me!).

Thanks to everyone at Dutton for supporting the book and making it real. And an immense thank you to Catherine Cho at Paper Literary for always believing.

A huge thanks to everyone in the oyster industry, from those who grow and harvest them to those who shuck and serve them. And a final thanks to those fine establishments who offer oyster happy hours. You make life just a little bit better. A special shoutout to the following spots for being particularly exceptional: @marinermystic in Mystic, CT, @themermaidnyc in NYC, @thamesstreetoysterhouse in Baltimore, MD, @pearldivedc in DC, @rroysters (Merroir) in Topping, VA, @darling_oyster_bar in Charleston, SC, @husksavannah in Savannah, GA, @lukeneworleans in New Orleans, and @thepressganghfx in Halifax, CA.

Pre-order your copy of CECE today, and I look forward to seeing folks on the road!

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, CECE DOWNING’S START OVER SUMMER, slated for publication on June 16, 2026 from @duttonbooks. I’m a complete sucker for a good summer read, so I wanted to set out to write one. As a character, Cece’s been knocking around my head for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided to write a novel about her hot mess of a life. I hope, like me, you won’t be able to resist rooting for her!

This book has it all: a summer fling, days at the beach, cold drinks, and of course, oysters. As a writer, it’s always fun writing about your obsessions, and oysters are certainly one of mine (swipe for evidence!).

If you’re looking for a good-feels book to read at the beach, or by the pool (or lake!), consider pre-ordering, which is also a great way to support the author (me!).

Thanks to everyone at Dutton for supporting the book and making it real. And an immense thank you to Catherine Cho at Paper Literary for always believing.

A huge thanks to everyone in the oyster industry, from those who grow and harvest them to those who shuck and serve them. And a final thanks to those fine establishments who offer oyster happy hours. You make life just a little bit better. A special shoutout to the following spots for being particularly exceptional: @marinermystic in Mystic, CT, @themermaidnyc in NYC, @thamesstreetoysterhouse in Baltimore, MD, @pearldivedc in DC, @rroysters (Merroir) in Topping, VA, @darling_oyster_bar in Charleston, SC, @husksavannah in Savannah, GA, @lukeneworleans in New Orleans, and @thepressganghfx in Halifax, CA.

Pre-order your copy of CECE today, and I look forward to seeing folks on the road!

I’m thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, CECE DOWNING’S START OVER SUMMER, slated for publication on June 16, 2026 from @duttonbooks. I’m a complete sucker for a good summer read, so I wanted to set out to write one. As a character, Cece’s been knocking around my head for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided to write a novel about her hot mess of a life. I hope, like me, you won’t be able to resist rooting for her!

This book has it all: a summer fling, days at the beach, cold drinks, and of course, oysters. As a writer, it’s always fun writing about your obsessions, and oysters are certainly one of mine (swipe for evidence!).

If you’re looking for a good-feels book to read at the beach, or by the pool (or lake!), consider pre-ordering, which is also a great way to support the author (me!).

Thanks to everyone at Dutton for supporting the book and making it real. And an immense thank you to Catherine Cho at Paper Literary for always believing.

A huge thanks to everyone in the oyster industry, from those who grow and harvest them to those who shuck and serve them. And a final thanks to those fine establishments who offer oyster happy hours. You make life just a little bit better. A special shoutout to the following spots for being particularly exceptional: @marinermystic in Mystic, CT, @themermaidnyc in NYC, @thamesstreetoysterhouse in Baltimore, MD, @pearldivedc in DC, @rroysters (Merroir) in Topping, VA, @darling_oyster_bar in Charleston, SC, @husksavannah in Savannah, GA, @lukeneworleans in New Orleans, and @thepressganghfx in Halifax, CA.

Pre-order your copy of CECE today, and I look forward to seeing folks on the road!

First pass! Always exciting to see how your words will look on the page. Book 2 hits shelves on June 16th. I can’t wait for everyone to meet Cece!

Honored and excited to be in conversation with @ocean_vuong about his new novel at @rjjulia in Madison, CT on May 17th at 7. Hope to see you there!

If you’re in area tomorrow night (6:30), swing by @rjjulia in Madison to hear @alison.espach talk about her wise, hilarious, and heartfelt novel THE WEDDING PEOPLE. I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to chat with Alison about it! If you’re interested, don’t forget to register!

Thanks to the entire team at @penguincanada for this beautiful new paperback redesign of WHEN WE FELL APART. What a stunner!

Some of my absolute favorite newish books that I’ll be recommending at the Hot Buzz Books event @mandelljcc_ctsponsored by @rjjulia next week! I’ve tried to include a little bit of something for every kind of reader this year. Not pictured, “Faithful and Virtuous Night” by Louise Glück.

Tonight in West Hollywood at Book Soup 7pm.Join me for a conversation with Soon Wiley and Connie Wang whose book “Oh My Mother” is out in May. And “When We Fell Apart” has just come out in paperback.

Super pumped to celebrate the paperback release of WWFA in California this weekend!

This Saturday, the 22nd, I’ll be in discussion with the legendary rock & roll journalist @fongtorres at @bookpassage in Corte Madera. Ben’s memoir, The Rice Room, had a profound impact on me when I was a young reader, so I’m incredibly humbled to share the evening with him.

On Monday, the 24th, I’ll be in conversation with @conconwang at @booksoup in Los Angeles. Connie’s dazzling and heartfelt memoir, Oh My Mother! is due out from Viking in early May, and I couldn’t be more honored to have the chance to talk writing with her.

Can’t wait to see my friends and family out on the West Coast! And lastly, a massive thank you to @paulabatson for putting these events together.

Super pumped to celebrate the paperback release of WWFA in California this weekend!

This Saturday, the 22nd, I’ll be in discussion with the legendary rock & roll journalist @fongtorres at @bookpassage in Corte Madera. Ben’s memoir, The Rice Room, had a profound impact on me when I was a young reader, so I’m incredibly humbled to share the evening with him.

On Monday, the 24th, I’ll be in conversation with @conconwang at @booksoup in Los Angeles. Connie’s dazzling and heartfelt memoir, Oh My Mother! is due out from Viking in early May, and I couldn’t be more honored to have the chance to talk writing with her.

Can’t wait to see my friends and family out on the West Coast! And lastly, a massive thank you to @paulabatson for putting these events together.

When We Fell Apart is out in paperback today! Can’t believe it’s already been one year. Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy, listened to the audiobook, or borrowed one from their local library. I’m eternally grateful for your support and readership.

It’s been such a gift to connect with readers over the course of the year, and I’m looking forward to celebrating the paperback publication in San Francisco and Los Angeles this weekend.

And one final thank you to my team at @duttonbooks for shepherding and championing my debut!

What a dream to have the chance to speak with @annnapolitano about her new novel HELLO BEAUTIFUL at @rjjulia tonight.

Even more thrilling was getting to share the moment with @blanche.boyd who taught both of us at different times in her writing workshop at @conncollege

Pick up this luminous and heartfelt novel if you get the chance, and if you don’t want to listen to me, at least listen to Oprah!