In support of this year’s theme, “Get Away,” (and also because I’m preparing for a writing retreat) I am reading DEVOTED by Jennifer Matthieu, the story of a teen girl growing up in community of religious
Leaves falling from the trees and fleecy sweaters being pulled from the shelves signal to me the start of my very favorite writing season. There’s so much to learn and to celebrate. Here’s a great way
School has begun which, for me, means waiting in parking lots, carpool lanes, for soccer games to start and buses to arrive. So, my must-have car accessory is BOOKS! Right now, it’s these:
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
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