The Grief Narrative in Books for Young Readers
Advice for writers of grief narratives for young readers, and broadening the definition of the genre.
“Not Like the Other Girls”
As this month is Women's History Month, it's a great opportunity to take on one of the most common tropes in fiction for tweens and teens. The "Not Like the…
Lemonade in a Desert
The challenge of self-promotion for an author who isn't very good at self-promotion.
Wanted: School Visits
Now that I have four recently published books and pandemic restrictions are coming to an end, I'm starting to look for school visits. In the years following the publication of…
Agent Revisions, Editor Revisions
Comparing an agent's revision suggestions to those of a realtor presenting a house for sale.
Not Your Superhero
I challenge the Western notions of character agency and the individualistic superhero at a time when individualism has excluded too many and failed us all.
Four Years of Bullying
The dynamic of bully, victim, bystanders, and referees, and how it has played out in the U.S. over the past four years.
I’m a Mentor! The #KidsNeedMentors Program
I received my #KidsNeedMentors match for this year and look forward to working with a sixth grade class, Lego included.
Going It Alone Together: The Authors’ Collective
A discussion of an old publishing model that is being revived as an alternative to traditional publishing and going it alone.
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution: A Mixed Bag
Although I didn't achieve my 2018 New Year's Resolution I achieved a lot of things related to it, making the year a mixed bag.
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