As a former middle school and high school teacher, I know how valuable simple tool kits are - especially tool kits that provide a lesson plan that's fun, engaging, and informative. That's one huge reason why I partnered with Curious City to create a website for THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE that includes an event kit for librarians to help teach library search skills. Curious City … [Read more...]
“How Can I Get Published?”
March 7, 2017 by
The number one question would-be and new-be children's book authors ask authors like me is (no surprise) "How do I get my work published?" I understand, because I asked the same question when I was just starting out. Here's the thing: the publishing industry is a bit of a different animal than most. There's no "shark tank", no product application, no routine "I've got this idea" pitch forum. … [Read more...]
New Craft Books For Writers
February 28, 2017 by
Lately I've discovered some new writing craft books that have become staples of my reference shelf. I wanted to share my impressions of these recent releases, so I hope you enjoy. THE EMOTIONAL CRAFT OF FICTION: HOW TO WRITE THE STORY BENEATH THE SURFACE, by Donald Maass (Writer's Digest Books, 2016). I've long been a Donald Maass fan, and pretty much use every one of his craft books … [Read more...]
Announcing A New Deal!
February 14, 2017 by
A new book deal for me! Here's the deal announcement from PW Children's Weekly: "Kendra Levin at Viking has signed Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle author Janet Fox's second middle-grade novel, The Last True Knight. Edwina, living in Elizabethan England, sets out to find her kidnapped older brother and avenge her father's murder while disguised as a boy, accompanied by an aging knight … [Read more...]
