This week I had the pleasure of writing with children. The children are from grades 3-5. Their task is to write and illustrate a picture book. During the first session they wrote their stories and this week their task is to illustrate their stories. As a picture book author, I know this is no easy … Read more
Resolutions are great if you can stick to them. For me, by mid January I am back to my old habits. What if I told you that there was a better way to start your year? After reading One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon I decided to try it. Each year I pick … Read more
November is for writing and it is not too late to start. Maybe you’ve never thought of yourself as a writer. But you have been thinking about giving writing a try. Here’s the good news. You do not need a college degree to be a writer and author. What you do need is to write. … Read more
November 15th is I Love to Write Day and I love to write. It is a day for people of all ages spend time writing. You can write a poem, a love letter, a greeting card, an essay, a short story, start a novel, finish a novel … the possibilities are endless. John Riddle, started … Read more
Let’s celebrate writing. We celebrate National Day on Writing on October 20th. This is an initiative of the National Council of Teachers of English. The day is meant to celebrate the importance of writing and to encourage people to write for fun and self-expression. Take a minute to stop and think about all of the things … Read more
As a former teacher, I believe that there is a lesson in most things. The lessons I have learned from writing Gertie Saves the Day and Two Wins for Wiley could fill a notebook or two. It has been just over two years now since my books were published. My life changed for the better and I … Read more
Editing your picture book is more than using spelling and grammar checks. If you take the time to learn and incorporate better self editing techniques, you can become a stronger writer. I appreciate those who choose to be an editor. The editors I have worked with, truly enjoy their work. A good editor understands what you … Read more
In honor of leap day, I encourage you to take a leap today. It can be a small leap or a giant leap the choice is yours. What I have learned is that when you take a leap is just like flexing a muscle. The more you exercise it, the easier it gets and the more … Read more
November 15th is I Love to Write Day. It is a day for people of all ages spend time writing. You can write a poem, a love letter, a greeting card, an essay, a short story, start a novel, finish a novel … the possibilities are endless. John Riddle, started I Love to Write Day … Read more
Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Since 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the country participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, celebrating at home and engaging with authors online and in person. The 2023 Children’s Book Week … Read more
