I’ve been lucky to have many mentors–teachers, friends, other writers–guide me on my writing journey. So I’m always delighted when I can give back to the writing community in some way. That’s why I’m so excited to announce that I will be a mentor for both TeenPit and Pitch Wars this year. I’m particularly thrilled about TeenPit becauseContinue reading “I’m a Mentor Twice Over!”
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Lord Licorice – A spooky Halloween story for children
A couple of years ago, I wrote a spooky Halloween children’s story for my daughter and her friends as part of a Halloween slumber party. Now, I’m pleased to announce that it appears in the July 2016 issue of Spaceports & Spidersilk on Smashwords. It’s a fun little lower-middle grade adventure about girls who wakeContinue reading “Lord Licorice – A spooky Halloween story for children”
Mixed-Up Files post – Take a Reading Holiday
This week, I blogged over at From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors about some of the fabulous middle grade books I read over the holiday. I didn’t mention all the great YA I read, but let it be known that I visited with both Grisha and Raven Boys over the two week break asContinue reading “Mixed-Up Files post – Take a Reading Holiday”
Tackling Tough Topics with MG Readers
This week, I’m over at From the Mixed-Up Files talking with debut author Lisa Lewis Tyre about tackling tough topics with middle-grade readers. Her middle-grade novel, Last in a Long Line of Rebels is stunning. Check it out!
Taking a Leadership Role
As the amazing Elissa Cruz moves on to new adventures, four contributors to From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors have stepped up to fill her big beautiful shoes and lead the blog. I’m pleased to announce that I am one of those four. I’m both honored to take on a bigger role and excitedContinue reading “Taking a Leadership Role”
I’m a Pitch Wars Mentee!
I’m so excited to be a 2015 Pitch Wars mentee! This month, my middle-grade fantasy, QUEST FOR THE KALEVALA, was chosen by middle-grade author Juliana Brandt for Pitch Wars. What does this mean? For the next two months, Juliana and I will work together on revisions so that I can present my work to aContinue reading “I’m a Pitch Wars Mentee!”
Introducing Gather Here
I am beyond excited to finally announce a little project I’ve been working on with the amazing Valerie Stein and Mark Holtzen: Gather Here, Pacific Northwest History for Young People. We hope to support efforts in the education system to bring more local history into the classroom by telling stories aimed at a third toContinue reading “Introducing Gather Here”
2015 SCBWI-WWA Annual Conference
Our SCBWI Annual Conference took place over this past weekend right here in Redmond. It was a weekend of inspiration and community. Once again, I am so thankful to be a part of the amazing writing community here in Western Washington. As much as I loved our time in Finland, living in a place whereContinue reading “2015 SCBWI-WWA Annual Conference”
2015 Children’s Literature Conference
One of the great things about our recent repatriation is the wealth of conferences, festivals, and other book- and writing-related events available in the Western Washington region. So I was thrilled to attend Western Washington University’s 2015 Children’s Literature Festival in Bellingham, Washington in February. I shared some moments of inspiration in my Love-Letter toContinue reading “2015 Children’s Literature Conference”
From the Mixed-Up Files…
I’m so pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to join the talented group of MG authors who blog at From the Mixed-Up Files of…Middle-Grade Authors. Not only do they pay regular homage to one of my all-time favorite children’s books, but they’re a fantastic community of folks who are just as passionate about middle-gradeContinue reading “From the Mixed-Up Files…”