Whenever I’m in one of those ice-breaker activities where you list things people wouldn’t know about you, mine looks like this: • I sang on Prairie Home Companion • I ride a unicycle • I juggle I still juggle. Life. Kids/Laundry/Conferences/Dishes/Homework/Writing/School-Visits/ Chauffeuring/Activities/Kids. You have to keep track of all the balls. You find your rhythm, [...]
I have writer friends with extensive picture files. Teachers frequently use pictures to promote writing. My picture files are mostly used for teaching, but once in awhile, I find an image that propels me into a new piece, or fits a piece already in progress. The novel I’m working on is a historical fantasy that [...]
Just yesterday again someone told me that they have always wanted to write, but they didn’t have time. The year I took a sabbatical from teaching, turned 40, and got pregnant was the year I gave up that excuse. I realized I would never have time. That’s also the year I received my first book [...]
KIDS HEART BOOKS! Mitali Perkins made it happen on the east coast. My friend Kirby Larson got one going for us in the Seattle area. Lots of authors and illustrators. Lots of locations. We hope you’ll join us… WHEN: February 14, various times WHERE: Bookstores all over Puget Sound WHO: Awesome authors and illustrators! SCHEDULE: [...]
Barbara Walters, who is not usually the interviewee, was asked how she got people to share the intimate details of their lives. In her earlier days, she said she’d ask them probing questions and get evasive answers. Now she gets results with her favorite question — “What is the biggest misconception about you?” Me first? [...]
Where some hear voices, I read phrases as they scroll by behind my eyes. I love the feel of words, the rollicking rhythms and playful pauses. Could that be why I forget about plot at times? I am in love with words. May your Valentines bring you such joy.
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