Checking on Those New Year’s Resolutions
Taking stock of my 2019 New Year's Resolutions, and celebrating the achievement of 2 out of 3, both of them related to my Lego work.
A Fresh Start
Starting afresh in a new apartment and with a new book deal, a middle grade historical novel in verse co-authored with Zetta Elliott.
Richard’s Official Unboxing!
Announcing my husband, Richard Lachmann's, new book, First Class Passengers on a Sinking Ship, with an unboxing (or unbagging) of his finished copies.
Support for the Midlist Author: The SCBWI Jane Yolen Grant
For authors with extended dry spells (five years or more since your last contract), reasons for applying for the SCBWI Jane Yolen Mid-List Author grant.
Strategies for Persistence: The Next Book
Do you give up on a manuscript and move on after a pile of rejections, or do you revise to take feedback into account? Arguments for sticking with a story.
Time Travels with Nicole Valentine
Interview with Nicole Valentine on writing the time travel novel, the need for persistence, and the inspiration for her debut.
Talking Verse Novels at GetLitBeacon
Expanding on my presentation about verse novels at GetLitBeacon, along with the reading list I promised.
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.
Find Your Match, Older Writer: The Secrets of Publishing Panel
Susan Shapiro's Secrets of Publishing panel offers experiences of and useful advice from authors who debuted in their 60s.
The red sports car -- an emblem of the Midlife Crisis.
Stepping Out
Plans to step out from my massive self-publishing venture known as this blog and place some of my personal essays with paid outlets.
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