Why do writers celebrate? When do we celebrate? And how? I had a lot of fun writing this post for The Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors. You can read it by clicking here. And when you’re done, think of something that happened today that is worth celebrating. And then… CELEBRATE! Keep reading, keep writing, and […]
I’m cheating here. So this will be short. ( I should be working on my novel, because I came a long distance to retreat and get some serious work done.) No doubt, the other writers and I are making excellent use of our time. We hole ourselves up on porches, in corners, on bottom bunks, […]
Each year, I choose a word of the year. A word that I hope will help me grow or change or cope or stretch. Two years ago, when I was juggling two demanding careers and a growing family, I chose the word Balance. Here’s how I visualized Balance: Last year, feeling a little more on […]
It’s been 20 years since I first asked that question. It’s been 14 years since I first earnestly began seeking the answer. It’s been 12 years since I attended my first children’s literature conference. It’s been 9 years since I got THE phone call from Random House with an offer on a manuscript that would […]
Ha! If you follow this blog, I’ll bet you thought I already left on jet plane! You know, sometimes authors have to really work at the social part of their job. I do. I do everything I’m supposed to. Mostly. I keep the web calendar up-to-date (I’m good through July, at least!) I try to […]
Ever since the invention of webcams, there’s been a lot of discussion among authors, teachers and librarians about the pros and cons of Virtual School Visits. You know, when an author magically appears before students via Skype or Facetime or some other means of technological wizardry. Let’s face it, there are plenty of GOOD reasons […]
Over at Kirby’s Lane, the blog of the sweet and wonderful author Kirby Larson, there is a feature I’ve always loved called Friend Friday. On Fridays, Kirby features another author or illustrator or friend of the kid world. Once, Kirby even featured ME on her Friend Friday blog post. See it HERE. (Aw, shucks! I still blush when I read […]
