This is another “untraditional” kid lit news post and it’s worthy of your attention. For several years, I’ve worked on a piece about characters from the east coast making their way to the midwest. The characters are diverse, but linked. Creating the story forced me to do a lot of research. When I write children’s,… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
The farmer’s markets are in full swing in our area and I’m thrilled! Partly because we take part as a vendor in two of them, but also because I reconnect with the people who grow the food we eat. My plants usually aren’t ready this early, but the farmers know what they’re doing! I’m just… [Read more…]
April 14, 2012
Once upon a time … The great fairy tales begin that way, right? Well, this isn’t a fairy tale. It’s okay, don’t be afraid. It’s not as serious as some witch luring you into her candy-covered home. Nothing like that. Really. Here’s the deal. I’m up for a great game of tag. Yes, you read… [Read more…]
March 5, 2012
Here’s a newly identified goal for 2012: I posted 1-2x/week. One post was about whatever “moves” me, and the other post was about some aspect of the writing industry, as seen through an unpublished author’s eyes. My blogs were more frequent and more content relevant. If you’ve read my previous posts re: goal setting, then the… [Read more…]
February 23, 2012
Over the years, I’ve been asked, “Why don’t you go back to school?” It’s a simple question, with several answers. I received my BA in Psychology. Before graduating, I took graduate courses in Educational Psychology. At the time, I thought I might remain in school — hide, really. I had no idea what I would do with my… [Read more…]
December 22, 2011
I LOVE Auntie Mame (The screen version with Rosalind Russell)! The first time I saw it, I’d been released from the hospital, after an emergency appendectomy (I don’t recommend experiencing that if you can avoid it! Not fun.) I recall sitting in a recliner, since I couldn’t do much else. An old movie appeared on the… [Read more…]
November 23, 2011
It’s day 23 of the 30-day “Being Thankful” challenge. How are you doing? Is it helping you focus on the positive things or people in your life? I’ve asked our children, every other day or so, what they’re thankful for, and the responses are eye-opening! So far, my favorite one is this: Me to my son (age 7):… [Read more…]
September 14, 2011
Today, I’m thinking about a friend, not a close friend, who is very pessimistic. Things are always happening to this person. I listen, sometimes for hours, as she provides a litany of either the day’s events, or past events that have had a negative impact on her. She’s not an action-oriented person. I’ve met lots of people like her… [Read more…]
September 13, 2011
If you’re a writer and haven’t checked out http://redroom.com/, you really should. So far, I’ve found some great blogs about writing. Here’s one: http://redroom.com/member/luke-james/blog/fiction-writing-tips-anne-enright I’ve never read Anne Enright’s work, but now she’s on my reading list. Yesterday, I received a rejection from Chronicle Books. Apparently, the editor to whom I’d sent my manuscript, left to live in… [Read more…]
September 10, 2011
While reviewing a few blogs at Redroom.com, I came across this article: http://redroom.com/member/kristen-j-tsetsi/blog/former-random-house-author-self-publishes-thriller-that-views-911-from- Earlier this year, I listened to Alex Kava (during a breakout session at the Nebraska Writer’s Guild Conference) discuss ebook publishing. She is the one who inspired me to go that route. If an established author is thinking about it, why shouldn’t… [Read more…]
May 30, 2012
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