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Interview with Regina Buttner

You’ve probably noticed that over the last year I’ve taken part in a number of book blog tours. In my not-so-humble opinion they are a great way to expose you, my readers, to a wider variety of insights than I would have on my own. It is time for a tour with a book about … Continue reading Interview with Regina Buttner →

Life as Writing Research

If you had asked me to write a story set on a university campus, I would have felt secure in proceeding without a great deal of research. While in high school, I had a summer session at one urban university. I attended another in an inner suburb. My son attended a grade school academy at … Continue reading Life as Writing Research →

#PBPitch on June 15

PB PITCH For those of you who don’t know PBPitch, it stands for Picture Book Pitch. The event is open to all unagented picture book authors and illustrators. It organized and operated by Debra Kempt Shumaker and PJ McIlvaine.  During this daylong opportunity, you can pitch your picture book on Twitter. Agents and editors sign … Continue reading #PBPitch on June 15 →

Free Publishing Conference

Come join us for an exciting free conference for children’s book creators. I am so looking forward to this event that is being put on by the SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund. I’ve recently started working with them as part of their Circle of Friends. What do we do? We seek to have a positive … Continue reading Free Publishing Conference →

Children’s Nonfiction: The Path to Great Variety

I’ll be the first to admit it. I periodically search my name on Amazon and Barnes and Noble to see if any of my new book covers are up. Some series take longer than others to finalize so I’m never 100% certain when the cover will make an appearance. Yesterday I got a nice surprise … Continue reading Children’s Nonfiction: The Path to Great Variety →

Do You Hear That? It Might Be Opportunity Knocking

As a working writer, I consider this my day job. That means that I approach it like a job. Five days a week, I make progress at writing, marketing, and other related tasks. Recently I’ve taken more time off than usual to help with a massive move. I was responsible for a small library which … Continue reading Do You Hear That? It Might Be Opportunity Knocking →

Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, I’d like to thank all who sacrificed for the well being of our country. Photo borrowed with permission from my son. I’ll see you all tomorrow when we return to our regular programming all about books and reading! –SueBE

Idea Generation Wondering the Bookstore Aisles

Just over a week ago, I won a Half Price Books gift card. Heaven! I promised that I would post a photo of my haul. How can 1 book be a haul? When it is full of photos and stories. I’m amazed at how much of this is new to me. Sure, there are things … Continue reading Idea Generation Wondering the Bookstore Aisles →

Reading Level

Working with my current manuscript, the goal is a third grade reading level. Third grade is not my sweet spot. I can hit eighth grade with no effort. Third grade takes a bit of work. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to get it right. Locate a Mentor Text I am big … Continue reading Reading Level →

How to Avoid Dating a Timely Topic

Yesterday I finished reading Celeste Ng’s (pronounced “ing”) Our Missing Hearts. If you haven’t read this book yet, it is an excellent study in how to create a story around a politically charged topic without dating it. The protagonist of this story is twelve-year-old Bird Gardner, the son of a librarian who was once a … Continue reading How to Avoid Dating a Timely Topic →