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GOODNIGHT, ARK: Original Spread (And a Writerly Pep Talk)

I love my porch. It’s a wonderful spot for reading, people watching, and playing board games with my kids. It’s also a great landing spot for special packages, like this sturdy parcel which landed here on Friday! I knew this was … Continue reading →

BROKEN SHELLS: Thoughts on Creating Compelling Characters

On our beach vacation, I woke early each morning to go shell hunting. I hoped to find perfectly formed shells, like the ones my grandmother collected. Instead, all I found were broken shells. At first, I was disappointed, then I … Continue reading →

Write Like WONDER WOMAN (FOUR Tips for PICTURE BOOK WRITERS)

Recently I was asked in an interview if, even as a child, I always wanted to be a children’s author.  And after a bit of thought, I answered no. When I was a child what I really wanted to be was Wonder … Continue reading →

STONE STORIES: What We Write and Why

Do you have favorite stories? Ones that have profoundly changed the way you look at the world?  My childhood favorites include Madeleine L’Engle’s A WRINKLE IN TIME and Kate Seredy’s THE CHESTRY OAK. But the story that’s had the biggest … Continue reading →

PERCOLATOR or TEAPOT: What Kind of Writer Are You?

It doesn’t matter if you prefer coffee or tea. That’s really beside the point. I’m guessing, though, that as a writer you are either a percolator, a tea pot or – like me – a bit of both. Most of the time, … Continue reading →

FROSTED WINDOWPANES: The Magic of Picture Books

On this chilly Friday afternoon, with even colder weather in the forecast, I can’t resist reposting this old favorite.  Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy! There’s a scene in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS … Continue reading →

FROSTY LEAVES: Seeing the World with Writerly Eyes

Look what I spotted on my walk  – frosty leaves sparkling in the early morning sun. Covered in the daintiest of crystals, they took my breath away and Sophie and I had to stop for a closer look. While she waited patiently, … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas (And a Special Thank You)

I just wanted to take a moment this Christmas Eve to wish you all a joyful Christmas. I also want to thank you for reading my blog and my books and for being such a wonderful community of encouragers and book lovers!  … Continue reading →

Interview with Laura Sassi: Author of Goodnight, Ark and Goodnight, Manger

Originally posted on Life, Army Wife Style:
I am so excited for today’s post! I had the honor to interview Laura Sassi, author of two of Jimmie’s favorite books, Goodnight, Ark and Goodnight, Manger. Not only does Jimmie enjoy listening to…

Stop by at HEART OF DEBORAH for a Special Christmas Post…

There’s more to a picture book than the thirty-two colorful pages it contains. There’s also the story behind the creation of that picture book. What inspired the author to write it? And what does the author hope readers will take … Continue reading →