starting out
Where Does a New Writer Start?
I got a question recently from a writer which basically said: "I'm new to writing picture books. Where do I start?" To which I said, "You know I'm not published right?" But her question…
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Writing
On Flying & the Pursuit of Control
I took a flying lesson last weekend. I know I'm amazing, fearless, like Amelia Earhart, blah, blah, blah. I did feel pretty fearless ... after getting off the plane at the end. I did not feel fearless on my third…
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7 Submissions in July Challenge
I have been floating aimlessly through the summer, slightly overwhelmed by all the fun I'm forced to have and having a hard time finding time to write. Actually, the last few weeks the extreme heat has even turned my floatin…
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very hungry caterpillar
Picture Books in the Wild
My family ventured into the great outdoors for a camping weekend recently. The girls had a blast swimming in a too-nice-for-a-campground pool, catching fish who jumped on the hook without much coaxing, and a playground…
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The Monstore
The Monstore Photo Contest
Two of the first children's writers I met in person were Marcie Colleen and Tara Lazar at a NJ SCBWI event last fall. Tara is the fabulous host of PiBoIdMo , Picture Book Idea Month, which has given me 30 fabulous picture b…
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Writing Samples
Uncle Alfred's Apple Pie - Susanna Hill Fourth of July Contest
Susanna Hill is hosting the 4th Of July Secret Mystery Writing Contest . I can never resist her short story contests, especially when she gives us plenty of time to allow my procrastination to shine and a word limit which ca…
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Writing
Flexing Your Imagination Muscles
I love writing for children because it makes my imagination muscles big and strong. Take for instance last night when my husband gave me a kiss before bed. (Don't get worried this isn't going anywhere crazy. …
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