The weather we’ve been having makes me want a cozy tea party. Who would you invite to a tea party for friends in your favorite novels? In all the books you’ve read, going all the way back to when you … Continue reading →
When a teacher or parent invites a book into their classroom or home, they’re not just giving the book valuable real estate, they’re giving space to the characters within that book. When I was working in elementary schools, I was often charmed … Continue reading →
My heart breaks for kids these days. Kids who don’t think they’re smart enough, good-looking enough, tall enough, short enough, happy enough, involved enough, helpful enough, caring enough, busy enough, strong enough, sporty enough, techy enough, brave enough. Enough. It … Continue reading →
And Just Like That, It’s a New Month. How are you doing with your goals, your hopes, your dreams two months into this new year? All of a sudden, I’ve been hearing more about Confirmation Bias. I wasn’t even sure … Continue reading →
I read. A lot. I think I’m not alone here. 😊 I don’t read as much as the women in my writer’s group, though. Holy moly, those women are voracious! I don’t read just middle grade or how-to-write books either. … Continue reading →
Planning/plotting/outlining these are methods some writers adopt before they begin to write. Other writers just go for it with nothing but a general idea in their head of what they want their story to be. Neither way is wrong. Whatever … Continue reading →
Relationships are built on trust. We shouldn’t be telling lies to our friends, partners, kids, parents. But do you know who it’s really easy to lie to? Ourselves. And we’ve got to stop right now! If you want to accomplish … Continue reading →
February is Black History Month when the country shines a light on Black Americans and their contribution to society, culture, and history, as well as their struggles. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, and asked the … Continue reading →
Humans are the only animals who fret. Is there another animal who worries like we do? Another animal who plans projects only to give themselves a huge helping of self-doubt? Well, squirrels seem to go through bouts of indecision and … Continue reading →
Hello friends. “I like to start my notes to you as if we’re already in the middle of a conversation. I pretend that we’re the oldest and dearest friends….” Do you know what film that line is from? You’ve Got … Continue reading →
