Minneapolis, you gave me hope ...and not just because I signed a lot of books

I finally got around to writing about my time at #PLA2026 in Minneapolis.

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Accelerant by T. L. Simpson | The Nerd Daily We are delighted to be revealing the cover for Accelerant by T. L. Simpson, which is set against the backdrop of wildfires plaguing rural Missouri, and follows two brothers reunited after their family...

COVER REVEAL for my third book — ACCELERANT!

PLA was an incredible time. I signed a ton of books, got a ton of free goodies, ate some great food, explored a little bit of Minneapolis. Write up to come on my Substack soon!

Not ABOUT that kid, but FOR that kid and kids like him with T.L. Simpson Printz Honor author T.L. Simpson (Cope Field) sits down with us to discuss emotional complexity for teen boys, the role of sports in rural lives, and deconstructing and reconstructing what it means…

Scope the interview with YALSA!

They giving away free books on the Goodreads. Go enter!

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There and back again An author's tale

Newsletter drop -- things are really picking up.

COPE FIELD IS A FOREWARD INDIES FINALIST!
It's been amazing to see this novel find its readers and continue getting recognition.

If you're nearby, see me this weekend at YANovCon
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Feb. 28, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) at the Belmont Library, Belmont, California. Free half-day YA author event with panels, workshops and signings.

Cope Field is a Printz Honor Book Let's freak out together

Latest newsletter dropped 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled that COPE FIELD is a 2026 Printz Honor Book! Huge congratulations to author @tlsimpson.bsky.social and thanks to @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! ❤️

The ALA Youth Media Awards Are Here: Meet the Latest Award-Winning Books for Young Readers Here are the 2026 Youth Media Award winners and honorees, highlighting the best of the best in youth literature.

Book Riot write-up on today's ALA Youth Media Awards, including my book COPE FIELD!

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Thank you. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Thank yous to my agent @sharimaurer.bsky.social and my publisher, editor, every reader, every librarian and teacher and to my family.

My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.

Nancy undefeated.

oops i have ADHD A different kinda newsletter today

Check out the new newsletter, wherein I talk about officially knowing the thing a lotta people have probably already figured out and how that heals the little baby travis inside all of us

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Absolutely thrilled to see “The Conscious Style Guide” in Right Touch Editing’s holiday 🎁 guide. Thank you, @imaginedworlds.bsky.social, for shining a light on my work.

#Edibuddies #AmReading #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #GiftGuide @consciousstyleguide.com 🎄

Good mail day today ☺️

Holiday hoorays It’s been a pretty crazy few months.

Newsletter dropped!

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Cope Field is one of Kirkus Reviews' top 100 YA books of 2025.

COPE FIELD IS ONE OF KIRKUS REVIEWS' TOP 100 YA BOOKS OF 2025!

Hit send on the next round of ACCELERANT edits this morning. This might be the most complicated and complex book I've written in my life. Can't wait to be able to share it with all of y'all.

Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.

"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."

Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen In conversation with T.L. Simpson

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

Word by Word: K.T. Nguyen In conversation with T.L. Simpson

I finally broke out of my executive dysfunction to get this interview out into the world! K.T. Nguyen is an Anthony and Agatha-award winning author. So grateful she took time out to chat!

Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Cope Field by T.L. Simpson Craw’s voice and inner anger as he deals with abuse, expectations, and living in a place the book says “many don’t get out of” is so freshly done and has enough of small tow…

Scope this pretty rad review from YALSA.

"Teens that enjoy realistic reads with hopeful endings will enjoy this one. Fans of Cope FIeld would also like T. L. Simpson’s first book, Strong Like You, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, and Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt."

Word by Word: Andy Davidson In conversation with T.L. Simpson

Sat down to chat with Andy Davidson author of IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN, THE HOLLOW KIND and THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTER about craft, social media, horror and more. Check it out and give me a follow if you like this kind of thing!