Constructive Criticism is Humbling Yet Essential
Listen to the feedback, and say "Thank You!" Then back to it!
Do Your Research like Taylor Swift
As Taylor says, do your research. She has done hers! Register to vote!
Rosie Caused Me to Pivot
Life has dealt me some whoppers-some good, some bad, but when you pivot, Amazing can appear.
Birthday Reflections
I am so grateful for the many blessings in my life. What do I want to manifest in the upcoming year?
SCBWI Annual Virtual Summer Conference was Worth Every Penny!
Still riding high on all the knowledge and talented people I met virutally at the SCBWI Summer Conference!
Do Picture Books Really Need Vampires, Zombies, and Fantasy Creatures?
Do your little ones crave stories about zombies, vampires, and fantastical creatures?
Our Dogs Are Always Our Little Puppies
Good.boy.ollie reminded me no matter how old our dogs become they will forever in our hearts remain our little puppies.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Sending off a manuscript to a publisher is like sending a kid off to college.
This Fourth of July Feels Like New Year’s Eve
Take stock of where we are in the United States of America in 2024.
Hybrid Publishing: The Devil’s Spawn or The Wave of the Future?
What experiences have you had with hybrid publishers? We would love to know!
Mischievous Baby Was “Born” in the 70’s
Authors, do you have a character you have lived with for years if not decades? Mischievous Baby is that character for me.
The Rainbow Dog Celebrates Inclusion and Diversity During Pride Month
Jazzy leads the Pride Parade as she encourages all of us to be kind and to celebrate our diversity.
This Picture Book Shares Skills to Stop Bullying
Rosie the Golden is the Mean Girl at Doggy Daycare. Someone has to stop Rosie from bullying the other dogs.
If You Know Pigeon, Piggy, and Gerald You are a Mo Willems Fan Like Me
If young children are in your life, I bet you have Mo Willems books! They are just the cutest!! Many times a lesson is hidden in there,too.
Creators: this is awesome!
An exceptional book for the creator within all of us. You should read this!
My Writing Style: Hypnotic Trance
You are in a trance. Go to the Computer. Write your story now. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Write, write, write. NOW.
To all the Mamas
Nothing like a mother’s love. We want to send a WOOF! WOOF! to all the amazing mamas!