Wednesday Wisdom
"Perhaps it is just as well to be rash and foolish for a while. If writers were too wise, perhaps [...]
Friend Friday
As a Leo and a firstborn, I can be a bit bossy at times. I even remember bossing today's guest, [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“Write about the emotions you fear the most.” —Laurie Halse Anderson
Friend Friday
It is an honor to host Irene Latham today. I first met her through her wonderful novel, Leaving Gee's Bend, [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“Write what should not be forgotten.” —Isabel Allende
Friend Friday
The very funny and lovely Erica S. Perl and I bonded over yogurt, specifically Chobani Passionfruit. Since that initial meeting, [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“Writing is a job, a talent, but it's also the place to go in your head. It is the imaginary [...]
Friend Friday
In addition to being an incredibly talented book creator, Dana Sullivan is also a great dancer. We cemented our friendship [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“Write the kind of story you would like to read. People will give you all sorts of advice about writing, [...]
Friend Friday
When it comes to friends, it's hard to think of a dearer one than Ann Whitford Paul. Ann is the [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes.” —Agatha Christie
Friend Friday
Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot believe our luck, Dear Readers: the very busy and in-great-demand Lynda Mullaly Hunt has graciously [...]
Friend Friday
Though I love to celebrate my friends' new books no matter where they live, it's eggs-tra special fun to celebrate [...]
Friend Friday
I love learning new things and I've found children's books a rich resource for providing glimpses into times, places and [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
"Writing is really a way of thinking — not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, [...]
Friend Friday
I am impatiently waiting for the "Beam Me Up, Scotty" form of transportation so that I might easily have coffee [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
"Writing is a process, a journey into memory and the soul." —Isabel Allende
Friend Friday
It's so lovely to be able to host the warm and generous Maureen McQuerry today. Once upon a time, when [...]
Wednesday Wisdom
“A word after a word after a word is power.” —Margaret Atwood
Friend Friday
Why is it that some people -- like me -- merely open that package of ramen and add hot water [...]