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3 Things to Remember in Creating Your Author Website

I’ve spent the last several weeks revising the Books page on my site. I did a quick search on my blog and ended up giggling. In December 2021, I wrote a post about the frustrations of updating my site. The issue? My ugly Books page. I have finally come up with a layout that I like!  Note: I like it but … Continue reading 3 Things to Remember in Creating Your Author Website →

Butt-in-Chair Requires Self-Care

As we head into the last 7 days of January, I’ve already signed contracts for 4 books and am teaching. I am also getting ready to take a class or two. Both the classes I teach and those I am taking are online. Between the classes and the books and everything else I have to get done, … Continue reading Butt-in-Chair Requires Self-Care →

Taking the Sting Out of Rejection Letters

Rejection letters! No one likes them, but they are a fact of life for writers. Sometimes they still really upset me. That concern has been in the back of my mind as I send out my nonfiction proposal. Last week, I listened to the podcast Writing Class Radio. The episode I listened to was HERE’S WHY I … Continue reading Taking the Sting Out of Rejection Letters →

“I Want To Write Books for Kids”

When I started writing books for young readers, I was beyond clueless. No, really. I did not have a clue. Unlike many people who write for young readers, I’m not a teacher or librarian. I have always loved books and I wanted to buy fantastic books for my nieces. I couldn’t find what I wanted to buy, so I started … Continue reading “I Want To Write Books for Kids” →

Review of The Way of Gratitude by Hannah Rowen Fry

As someone who has written prayers and devotionals, I thought I knew what this book would be like. There would be a Bible verse, a devotional and either a meditation or a prayer. Then there would be a point for the reader to reflect on.  Nope. That’s not how Fry did it.  Yes, each of the 21 … Continue reading Review of The Way of Gratitude by Hannah Rowen Fry →

Interview with Nonfiction Author Alice McGinty

It should come as no great surprise to my regular readers that I love nonfiction writing. From the research to revision, there’s something to love about every step. When I read Feast and Festivals Around the World, I knew I had to approach Alice. Fortunately she agreed to do an interview about writing this picture book.  Here is … Continue reading Interview with Nonfiction Author Alice McGinty →

Tips for Conducting an Interview

Tomorrow I’ll be posting an interview with Alice McGinty, author of Feasts and Festivals Around the World. Doing an interview is trickier than just chatting someone up. These tips will help you get started. The Interview Is About… When you reach out to someone to ask if they will do an interview, you want to be able … Continue reading Tips for Conducting an Interview →

How to Get Over Writer’s Block

Last week, I didn’t accomplish as much as I wanted on my cozy mystery. And it wasn’t that I didn’t have time. I had writer’s block. I wasn’t especially worried, because the project isn’t on deadline. So I didn’t force myself to write. Instead, I worked on the books page on my website. It isn’t done but I made a … Continue reading How to Get Over Writer’s Block →

When You Get a Bad Book Review…

There is a reason that writers put out “book baby” announcements. Books are very like our babies. They are a ton of work and we want other people to love them. Maybe that’s why it is so tough when we get a bad review. I’m lucky. My bad reviews have been few and far between. The vast majority have been … Continue reading When You Get a Bad Book Review… →

Rejection and Imposter Syndrome

This weekend I listened to a Writing Class Radio podcast titled “Here’s Why I Resolve to Fail More.” In the essay, Andrea Askowitz discussed how her son’s assumption that her day was full of free time sent her into a spiral of self-deprecation that led to her questioning if she really was fulfilling her destiny as … Continue reading Rejection and Imposter Syndrome →