Wow! Raven Howell is on the blog today! I met Raven through Clear Fork Publishing and I’m delighted to call her a friend. I really enjoyed this behind-the-scenes peak at her creativity. STORIES – Discuss what inspires your ideas and stories, and share the process about your latest projects. Melissa, thanks for inviting me to… Read more »
Christine Sromek Laforet has a new chapter book that just debuted from Clear Fork Publishing, with illustrations by Lisa Rush. I’m happy to feature my Spork Sister on the blog today and I look forward to reading more books in the Being Bree Series: INSPIRATION — Discuss what inspires your ideas and stories, and share… Read more »
I just love the picture book, EGG! It’s written by my friend and Spork Sister, Laura Clement, and illustrated beautifully by Sunny Choi. As the title character says, WHOMPBOOM! Read on to learn about Laura’s stories, creativity, and connections. STORIES — Discuss what inspires your ideas and stories, and share the process about your latest… Read more »
Ellen Leventhal is on my blog today! I had connected with Ellen on the KidLit forums and we became friends when we became Spork Sisters! I love her book Don’t Eat the Bluebonnets and I really look forward to reading Lola Can’t Leap, releasing in 2018 (also from Clear Fork Publishing). I’m delighted that she’s… Read more »
I’m so happy to be hosting Julie Pepper’s first blog interview! I really look forward to the release of Julie’s debut picture book, IT’S TIME, coming from Clear Fork Publishing tomorrow, August 8, 2017! Anne Steele’s illustrations look beautiful! I enjoyed getting to know my Spork Sister through our conversation about stories, creativity, and connection…. Read more »
Ready for another 3 Question Interview — this time, with my friend and Spork Sister Maria Ashworth! Maria has lit the kidlit publishing world on fire with several terrific books and many more on the way. Thanks for being my featured author, Maria! Here’s what Maria thinks about STORIES, CREATIVITY, and CONNECTION: QUESTION 1 —… Read more »
You’re in for a treat today! I have the lovely Jenna Grodzicki on my blog! Jenna is my Spork sister and one of my fabulous critique partners. I connected with Jenna as a writing pal through the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge (hi to all my amazing Cps!) and then through our publisher, Clear… Read more »
It’s my pleasure to feature my friend and fellow Clear Fork Publishing author Rosie J. Pova on today’s blog. Rosie has two children’s books out this year so far and another releasing in the fall: If I Weren’t With You (PB) Hailey Queen Pranking Makes Perfect: The Alien Encounter (MG) Sarah’s Song (PB) Fall 2017… Read more »
I am so happy to begin my 3 Question Interview Series with Children’s Author Tonya Calvert. The three questions relate to the theme of this blog, “This Writing Life – Stories . . . Creativity . . . Connection.” Tonya is the author of the newly released picture book, SAYLOR ON THE SEASHORE, published by… Read more »
I’m thrilled to have Alayne Kay Christian on my blog today answering my 3 Question Interview about Stories . . . Creativity . . . Connection — 1) STORIES – Discuss what inspires your ideas and stories, and share your process regarding your latest projects. First, I want to thank you, Melissa, for inviting me… Read more »