This excellent post from Nerdy Book Club reminds me once again of the importance of author school visits. The post is written by a teacher, describing the enormous impact an author can have on a school - teachers discussing the presentation, students lining up to read, and students determined to write and illustrate their own work. As a children's author, I see this from the other side. I can … [Read more...]
Oh, Frabjous Day!
May 23, 2017 by
Some really wonderful (frabjous!) news..................... First, I've signed the contract for THE LAST TRUE KNIGHT. I'm very proud of this story. A girl who has visions, her brother who has been kidnapped, a mysterious knight, witchcraft, belief, a country in jeopardy, magic, dragons, the stars.................... Second, I signed another contract that I can't reveal just yet but … [Read more...]
Beckoning All Good Things
May 2, 2017 by
Some days are like that. You swing from one emotion to the next. And then you stop and take stock and realize there are lessons to be learned. Last Saturday was one of those. It was Indie Bookstore Day, and I was fortunate to be a guest bookseller for a few hours at my favorite indie, Country Bookshelf in Bozeman. It's a job I love - picking out the right book and putting it into the hands … [Read more...]
Sometimes, Silence Is Required
April 11, 2017 by
I'm in the midst of a difficult revision. Difficult, because like many of you, I'm very distracted by the world's goings-on. And difficult also because I've been challenged to amp up the work with this next draft. To go deeper, exploring characters and theme more fully, and adding tension to that dreaded middle. I'm not complaining about the challenges, mind you. I want to write the best … [Read more...]
