Wishing on a Star
Announcing my first starred reviews for books that I wrote, and growing after a hiatus.
Announcing my first starred reviews for books that I wrote, and growing after a hiatus.
How I build with Lego, from kits to original builds to modifications, and how that corresponds to how I write.
A writing workshop changed my mind about New Year's resolutions, so I'm going to ask for help and build community.
Thoughts on the end of a difficult year and the lessons from the subject of one of my verse books in progress.
Talking to fourth graders about my writing, with my Lego town behind me.
Jane Campion's latest career turn and how she handles the theme and plot twist in The Power of the Dog.
How my work as a translator has helped me address some of the challenges of writing a novel set in a very different place and time.
Announcing the last of my five books due out next year, a chapter book biography of Temple Grandin that's part of the She Persisted series.
Comparing an agent's revision suggestions to those of a realtor presenting a house for sale.