I Do Have a New Year’s Resolution
A writing workshop changed my mind about New Year's resolutions, so I'm going to ask for help and build community.
My First #KidsNeedMentors School Visit!
Talking to fourth graders about my writing, with my Lego town behind me.
An Unexpected Turn
Jane Campion's latest career turn and how she handles the theme and plot twist in The Power of the Dog.
One of the PerSisterhood!
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.
Agent Revisions, Editor Revisions
Comparing an agent's revision suggestions to those of a realtor presenting a house for sale.
Parallel Timelines in Historical Fiction
Learning about parallel timelines in historical fiction and a review of one excellent example, Ellen Oh's Finding Junie Kim.
Yes, age discrimination is a thing.
Funding Your Memoir’s Publication
In two earlier posts, I talked about why you should self-publish your memoir if you can't find a traditional publisher and the various choices for getting it out into the…
How to Self-Publish Your Memoir and Find Your Readers
Practical advice for people seeking to self-publish their memoir and find the largest possible readership for it.
Why Self-Publish Your Memoir
Reasons to write and self-publish a memoir if it doesn't attract interest from a traditional publisher.