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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Christmas is a multi-day event here. Day 1: Saturday, the day before Christmas Eve. We celebrated with my husband’s side of the family. Day 2: Christmas Eve and Sunday. That means morning church complete with the bell choir. Then the 4 PM candlelight service with the Day 3: Christmas dinner with my … Continue reading Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas! →

Search and Research: Submitting to Agents

One of the points that I emphasize to my students is that no one knows all of the markets. This holds true whether you are submitting to publishers or agents. The reason for this is that the markets are always changing. There are mergers. People split off. People leave the industry and then there are newcomers as well. But … Continue reading Search and Research: Submitting to Agents →

Experiencing Another Culture through Books

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind. If you want to experience another culture or country, you can read about it or watch something about it. Your exposure can come through either nonfiction or fiction.  But it is vital to pay attention to who authored your experience. I was born in Texas. My father was a native Texan. Ask … Continue reading Experiencing Another Culture through Books →

Book Trends?

Earlier in the week, I was thinking about the books that I read when I was a kiddo. One of my favorite book series was The Borrowers. I liked The Littles too but The Borrowers were the best. We also had Stuart Little and Runaway Ralph, mice that acted a lot like humans.  Then I started … Continue reading Book Trends? →

Detective Duck: How to Build a Chapter Book

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down to read Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash. I new I would love it. The authors are Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler, pros at creating top notch books for young readers. The illustrator? None other than Dan Santat. To say I love his expressive illustrations is an understatement. … Continue reading Detective Duck: How to Build a Chapter Book →

Review of Finding Katya by Katie R. Aune

At 35, Katie goes through a difficult breakup. Feeling unmoored, she decides to make the feeling a reality and quits her job to tour the former Soviet Union. This isn’t a quick, whistle-stop tour but a one year adventure through all 15 states. It seems like often travelogues are written by hard-core extroverts. They are people who … Continue reading Review of Finding Katya by Katie R. Aune →

My Fascination with Writing as a Young Reader: Guest Post by D.W. Brooks

Take a moment to join me in welcoming D.W. Brooks. I am taking part in her blog tour for her book, Homecoming Chaos. As part of this tour, she is stopping here today with her post about developing a writing fascination as a young reader. You can see the schedule at the end of the … Continue reading My Fascination with Writing as a Young Reader: Guest Post by D.W. Brooks →

Proceed with Caution when Doing Photo Research

Not long ago, I was looking for a drinkware set for my son. I wasn’t sure what he wanted, so I was sending him links. ”I even found one with a raccoon,” I told him. That’s the set I found to the left. “That’s probably not a raccoon,” he replied. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that … Continue reading Proceed with Caution when Doing Photo Research →

Fun Book Oriented Poster: Using All Your Talents

Media File(opens in a new tab) Isn’t this the most amazing poster? Click on it to go to Laura Trinder’s site and see it in more detail. This, my friends, is an excellent example of using your specific talents to promote yourself and your work. Trinder is an artist, a writer, and a bookseller. This is just the perfect … Continue reading Fun Book Oriented Poster: Using All Your Talents →

Let Your Life Inspire Your Writing

Whether you write for teens or preschoolers, even as an adult, your life can inspire your writing. Last night, I was the only person home when the cat’s waterer quit working. It is one of those fountains with an electric motor. I would have let him make due with a bowl of water for a … Continue reading Let Your Life Inspire Your Writing →