A year ago at the end of 2017, I started this blog — This Writing Life: Stories, Creativity, and Connection. My second blog post was a gratitude cloud based on learning from Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days for Christmas for Writers series. And here we are — a year later! I have lots to be grateful… Read more »
I just love entering writing contests. It’s challenging to write to a prompt with a specific set of rules, and it’s inspiring to read all the other entries. For the second year in a row, I’m entering Susanna Leonard Hill’s 7th Annual Halloweensie Contest. As the name implies, it’s a “teensy” Halloween contest . …. Read more »
This content was originally posted on Maria Marshall: Connecting Kids With Nature. Today, I have the privilege of talking with Melissa Stoller. Her debut chapter book The Enchanted Snow Globe: Return to Coney Island releases on July 25th. Her debut Picture Book Olive’s Magic Paintbrush is due in March 2018 and #2 the Snow Globe… Read more »
This content was originally posted on Chapter Book Challenge. I’m so excited to announce the cover reveal for my debut chapter book, THE ENCHANTED SNOW GLOBE COLLECTION – BOOK ONE: RETURN TO CONEY ISLAND. The book releases on July 25, 2017! It’s very appropriate that Becky is hosting this reveal because I wrote the first… Read more »
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Vivian Kirkfield is hosting — THE 2nd ANNUAL #50PRECIOUSWORDS WRITING CHALLENGE! The rules are to write a story for children using 50 words or less. You still have time to enter! Here’s my story . . . I hope it makes you smile, and remember that when life gets… Read more »
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m so excited to participate in my first Valentine’s Day Writing Contest…courtesy of Susanna Leonard Hill’s 2nd Annual “Valentiny Writing Contest 2017.” The rules are: write a story for children, with a clear story arc, using 214 words or less, including a character who is confused. Here goes . . . I… Read more »
This content was originally posted on Clement Creations. I was thrilled to be featured on Clement Creations: the blog of Laura Clement…my SPORK SISTER! Thank you Laura for the wonderful interview! The world of Children’s publishing, for a writer can be dark, full of lots of rejection as well as moments of joy in creation,… Read more »
I had so much fun participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s 6th Annual Holiday Contest. The rules were to write a children’s holiday story for children under 300 words using the basic format/concept of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I was so excited to be awarded — “Honorable Mention For Excellence In Evoking… Read more »