School’s Out means Busier Days
I’m not sure if it’s ever happened before on a Sunday but I did not post yesterday. The earth didn’t shake. Lightening didn’t strike me. And I was even able to sleep through the night without any…
What I would do if I took Summer Break
Sometimes I wish I was a teacher. Not because I love to teach…I’m more of a nonstop learner. Not because I completely enjoy being around other people’s children…I adore my own but really can’t imagine entertaining twenty…
Why “America’s Got Talent” makes me Cry
Yeah, I’ll admit it…this show will sometimes bring tears to my eyes. Why? I guess it’s because I get choked up when I see someone take a chance, expose their soul and do their best not to…
When Book Characters Live in Real Towns
If you’ve read my first novel, No Mother of Mine, you know that the protagonist, Jorja (say “Georgia”) resides in a small town in Washington called Tenino (say “T-9-0”). What you may not know, depending on what…
My Summer Reading List
I have a confession to make…I haven’t been able to enjoy any good books lately. Other than the writing books I read to learn more about the craft, it’s been very difficult to stay focused on any…
Do high school reading books breed readers?
My youngest is in high school so he’s getting used to the fact that he can’t pick his own books to read when it comes to his reading class. I’d say he probably misses both middle school…
Taking a Break for the Holiday Weekend
It’s a long holiday weekend for the Memorial Day holiday and while the extra day off work should give me more time to write a post, it’s actually given me more of a reason to work on…
Books: An escape for Adults; an Adventure for Kids
If someone were to ask you the types of books you read as a kid, could you remember? Generally, you probably could…but could you remember the exact titles of some of your favorites or which books you…
What keeps the Imagination Fit
When it comes to the imagination, I believe it needs continuous feeding…to keep it fit and free from lack of use. There are many ways to keep the imagination fit: reading, writing, puzzles, drawing, painting…take your pick…
A Little Help goes a Long Way
As I stare bleary-eyed at the computer all day during work and then again in the evenings as I continue to work on the edits of my book, I find that there are times when I’m not…
