Karen Nespoli It is time to get back to my writing. How about you? I have enjoyed the summer and my break from writing. Don’t get me wrong, I wrote almost every day, but it was more relaxed. I chose to spend time with my grandchildren and observing children in general. I now have several new ideas … Read more
Do you want to know a writing secret? Writing is hard work and writers need and should take a break. I will be taking some time off from writing this blog for the month of August. I may even take a break from writing stories. Every writer needs time to rest, relax and regroup. I … Read more
To note or not to note? That is the question on the minds of most writers. I am referring to illustration notes. With my books Gertie Save the Day and Two Wins for Wiley I could not be happier with the illustrations. Did I use illustration notes? Illustration Notes If you write picture books, you’ll … Read more
A traditional publishing journey is a challenge for even the most experienced author. I have yet to reach that goal of being a traditionally published author, but I have not given up. I spend most of my time writing picture book stories and revising manuscripts. The rest of my time is spent sending queries to … Read more
This was a new idea for me. A bookcation? It seems simple enough. A vacation in which all you do is read books. The beauty of a bookcation is you can make it whatever you want. You can read whatever you want, for as long as you want and you can read any where you … Read more
There’s a certain excitement when you see a hot air balloon floating in the sky. But to actually be in one, lift off, and see the ground below you shrink as you float away. It is just the beginning of your Hot Air Balloon Adventure. Do your homework Did you know that in order to legally fly … Read more
Summer, for me, is a quiet time with fewer book signing events, but not this year. I have three opportunities to share my books with children. There is only one thing that can make or break the event – engaging children during story time. If you are like me, you want to ensure that story … Read more
What do I love about summer? Everything! Everyone has moved outside. They are enjoying the warmer temperatures, beaches, playgrounds, pools and other activities. These are my summer writing sparks. But if I am busy writing, will I have time to enjoy my summer too? The answer is YES! Calendar I am a calendar person. Thankfully, … Read more
We often get asked why we wrote Two Wins for Wiley. It was a beautiful collaboration with my daughter Caitlin. Caitlin is an acupuncturist and is the guest author of this blog post. In most cases, a children’s book is written by one author. If the author is fortunate enough to find a publisher, the … Read more
Not everyone feels the same as I do about ebooks for children. I believe that ebooks provide some advantages that paper copies may not. When my first book, Gertie Saves the Day, was being released I had mixed feelings about releasing it as an ebook. Naturally, I wanted everyone to have a paper copy of … Read more
