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 […]
One of the best things about children’s writers is that we SHARE! We share ideas with one another. We swap manuscripts to critique one another’s work. We share leads and submission information. We help each other every chance we get. We’re non-turfy, friendly types. We play well with others. So, it was lots of fun […]
