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SEA, Putnam, June 10, 2010
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Short bio:
Heidi R. Kling likes people, stories and blue things, necessarily in that order. A native Californian, she relocated briefly to NYC where she earned her MFA in Writing for Children from the New School. Heidi resides with her family in Northern California just over the coastal mountains from the sea, where she alternately wears flip-flops and Ugg Boots. And is quite happy.
Long bio:
Popular Q&A
What inspired SEA? Sea was inspired by my husband’s real life volunteer trip to Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami disaster. Want to read more?
Who is your favorite character in SEA?: A three way tie: Sienna, Deni and Spider. 
What are some of your favorite songs from SEA’s playlist? “Hey There, Delilah” from Plain White T’s (though none of my story takes place in New York City), “Only You” by Yaz, “Details in the Fabric” by Jason Mraz, “Tidal Waves” by Eddie Vedder/Pearl Jam, “Lucky” by Jason Mraz, “Disappearing”, “Made to Fly” & “Sand Castles” by Coastal Sage*; “Undone” by Cori Najarian*
(*Fun fact: These original songs were written and performed by alumni of our Santa Cruz Children’s Theatre!)
What are you working on now? A modern fantasy trilogy about estranged witches and warlocks. Imagine setting Romeo & Juliet in a funky beach town, adding a ton of magic and mischief and you got Jade.
Where are your June launch parties and can I come?
Yes, please! I’m signing with lovely & talented authors Jandy Nelson (The Sky is Everywhere) and Nina LaCour (Hold Still) at legendary Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California, June 10 at 7 p.m.
and the fabulous Not Your Mother’s Book Club is hosting my launch party June 12 at Books Inc. in Palo Alto! The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and will include Indonesian food, drums (like the one Deni plays), and real photos from Indonesia. Orange popsicles and tank-top giveaways may be involved. Both events are FREE and open to the public! I can’t wait to meet you all and sign your books!
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More author appearances TBA!
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