As I move into 2017, I am inspired to express gratitude to the people, groups, classes and challenges that have helped me along this writing journey:
To the special people in my life:
My family for their never-ending support and for listening to all my stories - thanks to my husband Larry and daughters Zoe, Jessie and Maddie
My mother, Connie, for editing countless drafts of everything I have ever written
My friends for cheering me on
My critique groups for pushing me to revise
And a special shout out to my daughter Zoe for creating and managing my website!
And to my many groups and challenges:
SCBWI
SCBWI Metro NY
The 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge
Storystorm
ReFoReMo
NaPiBoWriWee
KidLit411
Sub It Club
Debut Picture Book Study Group
SubSix
Mentors for Rent
Chapter Book Challenge
And our course my amazing critique groups
And the many classes I have taken:
KidLit College
The Craft and Business of Picture Book Writing
Kidlit Writing School and Kidlit Summer School
Making Picture Book Magic
The Chapter Book Alchemist
Barbara Krasner's Online Fiction Class
Picture Book Summit
Just Write for Kids
The Art of Arc Course
And especially to Callie Metler-Smith at Clear Fork Publishing - I am so excited to join the Clear Fork family, and to be part of the incredible group of SPORK SISTERS!
I can't wait to see what 2017 brings as I continue writing, revising, making connections, and enjoying this writing life!