So Many Books So Little Time. And that’s just Middle-Grade fiction. I get asked a lot what a middle-grade book is. When people hear “middle grade” they often think “middle school.” Middle-grade fiction is for readers aged 8 to 12 … Continue reading →
Happy New Year! Plans! Goals! Revisions! Reviews! Resolutions! Hopes! Dreams! ‘Tis the season. Even if you don’t write them down in a journal, these things are probably fluttering about in your head. They are in mine. They don’t like to … Continue reading →
When they’re over, will you be keeping the holidays in your heart? Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, and it’s Boxing Day (UK and Canada). Happy Kwanzaa to those who are celebrating. So, are you basking in the afterglow … Continue reading →
Don’t look now, but the holidays are right behind you. I hope you had a gratitude-and-family-filled Thanksgiving. If you enjoy online shopping, today’s your day. It’s Cyber Monday. In addition to Amazon, check out uncommongoods.com, live-inspired.com and basbleu.com Here are … Continue reading →
Here’s the bottom line to today’s post. I want to give it to you upfront because I think this is so, so, so important. Here it is: Spend time with people at a big gathering who are pursuing the same … Continue reading →
I’m veering off course today. This post—dedicated to my sister and to all the women out there just living life—is intended for mature readers. Boo, and Happy Halloween! Halloween was my sister’s favorite holiday for as long as I can … Continue reading →
Since it’s still October, I’m going to stick with the “Scary” theme. What if I told you that you could be a writer? If that bores you, then you’re in the wrong room. But if that scares you or intrigues … Continue reading →
What You Can Expect and Even How to Write Your Own Middle Grade Horror Fiction Is anything inherently frightening? (Besides clowns? Or running out of coffee?) I think some things can’t help but be frightening: old houses, graveyards, deserted towns. … Continue reading →
Does September feel like a restart to you? To me, it’s even better than January 1 and the start of a new calendar year. September is sharpened pencils and blank notebooks, big hopes, new chances. Kids get new school supplies … Continue reading →
We can’t always go around bestowing sunshine and rainbows. Some days are just “blah,” and it can be hard to find the motivation or initiative to do much of anything. But doing nothing has NEVER been an inspiring activity. If … Continue reading →
