ivy + bean: book 1 (an interview)
Here is an interview with my daughter Stephanie, age 8, and a huge Ivy + Bean fan. What made you decide to read Ivy + Bean?(Snickers.) You gave it to… Read more ivy + bean: book 1 (an interview) →
Here is an interview with my daughter Stephanie, age 8, and a huge Ivy + Bean fan. What made you decide to read Ivy + Bean?(Snickers.) You gave it to… Read more ivy + bean: book 1 (an interview) →
My daughter, Stephanie, loves Ivy + Bean, which means, she is super excited about the first ever Ivy + Bean Day on October 13. Chronicle Books is sponsoring a Blog-a-Bration,… Read more Ivy + Bean Day Countdown →
One of my goals this summer was to revise and resubmit my query for a young adult novel. Part of the process has been to rewrite my lead again. (What’s… Read more the book stack: leads →
No surprises here… {Linger and Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (Scholastic)} I did read Forever in less than 24 hours. I’m intrigued by Maggie Stiefvater’s craft. I’m not much of a… Read more the book stack →
One of the things I’ve been struggling to get a handle on as a writer is weaving a number of plot threads together in an interesting and clear way for the reader, while at the same time remembering and balancing them as a writer. Laura Resau’s The Jade Notebook is an exceptional example of the weaving many plot threads together into a beautiful story. In this final part of the interview with Laura Resau, she shares some insights into plot. I love the way you wove many different story threads… Read more laura resau interview (part 3 of 3): plot threads →
I believe in the power of place and the importance of space. After I was in my new office for a couple of years I had to do something to make it mine. I worked at establishing a place that reflected who I am and was comfortable and inviting to work. (Here is a link to a blog post about organizing my office at school. The interesting thing is now, two years later, almost all of my files are electronic, and I no longer have a school computer because I… Read more laura resau interview (part 2 of 3): writing space →
I am so-very-excited to share these next few posts with you. A few months ago I read: The writing and the story wrapped around my heart, and I found myself… Read more laura resau interview (part 1 of 3): setting →
Random Number Generator says… THREE… MichelleJune 13, 2012 9:17 PM What fun! I know my girls would love to read this book with their daddy! And probably act it out… Read more Giveaway Results →
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater.Scholastic, 2012. Wow. Months ago Deb Day shared this book on her blog, Coffee with Chloe. (You do read, Coffee with Chloe, right?) Deb doesn’t… Read more the book stack →