I have some more fun news to share. First, I’ve joined The Booking Biz as a client! I’m delighted to be part of their very professional team, as this will allow me to concentrate on my writing while they can attend to the details of any school visits from me. If you are a teacher… Read more »
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Getting To The Story Heart
Today, a blog post for writers: getting to the emotional heart of your writing. This is one exercise in a series of exercises I’ve got planned for my talk at our Montana spring SCBWI retreat in two weeks. Readers want stories that touch them in a deep way. They want stories that resonate long after… Read more »
My Summer 2016 Reading List: Middle Grade
What are you reading this summer? I’ve got a towering pile. Here’s a list of new books I’ve got on my long list of middle grade: In no particular order, the novels on my list are: Sara Pennypacker, PAX – actually, I just finished this novel and loved it. A boy, a fox, separated by war…. Read more »
Upcoming Author Appearances!
I’ll be making some author-type appearances in the month of April, and want to share that schedule with you! On April 7, I’ll be speaking to the Newcomers’ Club of Bozeman, MT, at noon, talking about writing and publishing in the children’s book world today. April 16, 2PM, I’ll be speaking and signing books at… Read more »
Discussion Guide For THE CHARMED CHILDREN
A discussion guide is now available! I want to let teachers, librarians, book club organizers, and readers know that there is a discussion and project guide now available for THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE. The guide was created by the talented Deb Gonzales and contains questions to spur analysis, games, poetry features, and more…. Read more »
Blog Tour: THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE
To celebrate today’s release of THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE we’re on a blog tour!! And note the giveaways listed, too! As of yesterday – March 14 – I will be visiting these blogs: My Brain on Books–Guest post & Video #1–03/14/16 Word Spelunking–Top 10 List & Video #2–03/15/16 The Book Wars–Guest post… Read more »
Two Weeks Until Launch
In THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE, a chatelaine – a piece of jewelry worn at the waist during the 17th through 19th centuries (read more about chatelaines here) – plays a huge role. For each of twelve children, there is a charm on that chatelaine. I won’t reveal here what it does – that… Read more »
The Author “Thing”
In just over two weeks, THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE will be out in the world. This is a nerve-wracking time for an author. Will it sell? Will people like it? Will they even read it? This is my baby and I want it to be loved! Now, in fairness, I’m on cloud nine… Read more »
Interview: Kirby Larson & AUDACITY JONES TO THE RESCUE!
I loved Kirby Larson’s writing as soon as I first “met” her through her Newbery honor-winning novel HATTIE BIG SKY. I’ve met her for real since then – and she’s a delightful person as well as an amazing author. I’m truly honored to have her today on the blog, talking about her newest book (an… Read more »
Books for Winter 2016: Middle Grade
Are you searching for something new for your middle grade readers? Here are a few just out or upcoming books, in graphic format: A selection of middle grade books launching between 1/1/16 and 4/1/16 Here’s a list of the books by author and title: Crystal Allen, THE MAGNIFICENT MYA TIBBS – SPIRIT WEEK SHOWDOWN Balzer… Read more »