I’ll be doing a bit of speaking on both coasts. First, here in the PacNW, I’ll be helping the Woodinville Library kick off their amazing Second Saturdays writing program on September 12 with a seminar on Planning
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I did not start off the summer intending to back away from social media but that’s what I’ve done. My accidental efforts were helped by three weeks visiting my parents who are lively quite solidly in
Run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore (or computer) to order this gorgeous middle-grade novel about a twelve-year-old Missy’s struggle to not feel left behind as the lives of her family and friends undergo big changes.
I am happy to report that the family has survived two graduations and other end-of-school-year festivities (and stresses). Boys #1 and #2 are gainfully employed for the summer. Boy #3 is hanging with friends and teaching
This month Boy #2 will graduate from high school. Boy #3 will graduate from middle school. Boy #1 will miss the fun because he’s back on the east coast for his summer research job. Boy #4
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the cliche, “To be a good writer, you have to be a good reader.” I teach a workshop about writing cliches and have found this one particularly annoying because
It’s been awhile since I’ve written a post about writing craft which is funny because I’ve been teaching quite a few live writing classes and mentoring online at the awesome First Five Pages Workshop. Ironically, as
Children’s Book Week has been celebrating literacy and book love for nearly a century with amazing programs, book awards and live events held nationwide. And, every year I look forward to the gorgeous posters designed by