I have been waiting for several months for the latest revision to perk a bit on the back burner before jumping back in. Just before I turned in my manuscript for the SCBWI conference critiques, it hit me. I had it all wrong. When my husband goes fishing, he has the presence of mind to [...]
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Last night’s SCBWI meeting was great fun. Pat Miller brought writing exercises from her favorite writing books. She sure can pick ‘em – both the books and the exercises were terrific. Her handout featured a neat quote: Being a real writer means being able to do the work on a bad day. – Norman Mailer [...]
I did an interview today. Don’t get me wrong, this is not my first rodeo. I’ve done loads of interviews, but this time, I’m getting paid. Reminds me of when royalty statements came with a check. It feels good to have income coming in. It is amazing how many writers I know who write for [...]
Congress is at it again
Posted in Personal Responsibility, Reading on Dec 23rd, 2011
If you ever checked a book out of your school library and found a whole new world in which to indulge yourself, please visit the following link and get in touch with your Senators, Congressmen, anyone you can to let them know that funding for school libraries MUST be included in the legislation now under [...]

