Month: April 2023

pain and art

Pain and Art

Do pain and art go together? Take a look at the lives of artists, writers, musicians, poets. Artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh, Edvard Munch. Writers like Mark Twain, JK Rowling, Stephen King. Musicians such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Ray Charles. So very many others. Creative types often come from…

book impressions

Book Impressions – Thee Dare Not Judge Books by Their Covers

No, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But you can judge it by its first lines. You know the saying, “You never get a second chance to make first book impressions.” (sic) First book impressions are quick and visceral. They hit you in the gut. You just “know.” It works for people. It…

School Librarians are Unsung Heroes

School Librarians are Unsung Heroes

Librarians, in general, have a lot on their plates. School librarians have even more. They generally know their “clientele” by name, know their interests, actively suggest books, read stories aloud, teach kids about proper book-handling behavior, anticipate readers’ future interests and book trends. (When my kids were growing up, their school librarian also used to dress up as various…

Writing Stories

Writing Stories Readers Will Love…and a new word

Ahhhh, Spring. Is this anyone else’s favorite time of year? The weather slowly leans toward lovely, like it’s just resting on your shoulder. The greens are greener, the pinks are pinker, the sky is fresh and blue. Everything seems sharp and in focus. Plus, there are jellybeans everywhere. Anyhoo… I learned a new word last…