First, the Write by the Lake workshop/retreat was AMAZING. But it’s good to be back and I will be blogging about my lessons learned in future posts. Today, I want to share the story of publishing my son’s book. Last fall, Dark Omen (age 12) started a new novel, encouraged by his 6th grade teacher’s Exquisite Corpse project (where kids… Read More
A virus laid siege to my body this week, so I didn’t make my goal of finishing the rough draft of Sekrit Project. In fact, I’m still not back on solid foods, so this will be short. First, THE WINNER! BRYAN RUSSELL Bryan wins a book of his choice! Something I know he will love. Thanks to everyone for all… Read More
I’ve been checking in for the last 8 weeks about Sekrit Project, the middle grade fantasy that I’m drafting (see my awesome writing partners Sheri, Margo, and C. Lee). This week, I’m in the final push to complete the MS before I go to my writing conference Write by the Lake next week at the Univ. of Wisconsin (can’t wait!… Read More
Today is my day to host the Summer Treasure Hunt. Click here to find all the cool things you can enter to win (books, gift cards, critiques). Today is your last chance to enter to win a copy of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit. Here’s what you do to enter: 1) Find the answer to my treasure hunt question. QUESTION: How… Read More
This is a short piece of fiction I wrote for one of my favorite blogger friends, Lenny Lee, to spread some of the Lenny Lee Sunshine (Patent Pending). Because he loves animals, and he always makes me smile. Stop by Lenny’s blog and leave a hug for him. (Also: follow the #LennyLeeFest hashtag to find other posts for our special guy.)… Read More
Last week I finally dipped my toe into e-loaning. I’ve had my Nook for over a year, and go to the library all the time (also the bookstore, in person and electronically), but it took me until now to get over my hesitation to e-loan. I’m glad I did – although it was a bit complicated to set up, now… Read More