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
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The awesome that is Clear Eyes, Full Shelves is hosting its fourth annual verse novel celebration. Click on over to join the fun–and win some great stuff!
Wonderful writers @SarahKKohut @cuppajolie Sara Nickerson, theamazing author of the upcomingTHE SECRETS OF BROTHERS,BLUEBERRIES, MOOSE Y& MEDutton BFYR June 2015 I love Jessi Kirby’s beautiful contemporary YA novels and this one is no exception. Unique, compelling,
Spring is roaring in with a full calendar of events–and I’m not just talking about my sons’ baseball and Ultimate Frisbee schedules! This Saturday, April 18, I’ll be serving as a friendly mentor at the SCBWI Western
…appearing at two awesome events next month: CAVALCADE OF AUTHORS WEST Saturday, May 2 at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA YOUTH FICTION FEST Saturday, May 30 at Klindt’s Bookstore, The Dalles, OR While I can’t wait
I’m celebrating National Poetry Month by giving some stuff away, beginning with a book! Look out for more fun mid-month! Goodreads Book Giveaway The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe Giveaway ends May 03,