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My mom died last week, on Monday, in her sleep. So sad to lose her, but her slow decline and death brought my many siblings closer together. She was 84 and lived a full life. This was a long time coming, so she didn't take us by surprise, but still . . . I imagine it will be awhile before I know all the ways it will hurt. Thanks for all the love. The funeral was Friday, and I'm back home in NYC now, and last week was kind of what I expected, but this week is not. I'm just l

I had a rough week with my mom. More on that soon, once I'm ready to face it, but while visiting with my family, I took a little joy in...

This puts a big smile in my Monday. Today will be a Bobby Sneakers day! I'm heading down to look after him at his place in Tribeca. I'll...

I'm on the Transgender Military panel with Fiona Dawson, Sue Fulton and Blake Dremann. Blake was one of four transgender troops I profil

Writing a bestseller doesn’t get you into clubs or fancy restaurants, but the one perk can be books. 😃👍🏾👍🏾 My favorite living author,

What an amazing woman. I'd be proud to have her as a mom.  It's clear where Heather got it. RIP.

Lucia is still my hero. Amazing writer, amazing friend. You can read about what I learned from her--about writing and about life--in my Vani

This is a really moving video story about Austin Eubanks, who was shot in the Columbine library and watched his best friend Corey DePooter k

I took a long bike ride downtown and signed copies of Columbine (expanded edition) at three NYC stores Sunday.* They all ship worldwide. Or

Each episode tackles a major theme from the 90s, and the title of this one is "Terrorism hits home." (Yes they worked Columbine in