Connecting and Celebrating–Congrats, Caitlin!
I have one goal with this blog, and that’s to celebrate my friend, Caitlin LaRue. I am HYPE that she has found an agent that she connects with and shares her vision for her work. …
Have a Heart: Using Children’s Literature to Create More Dynamic and Inclusive Classroom Discussions (Part 1)
Today, my librarian friends, I want to ask a question of you that’s essential to your profession: “What’s on your bookshelf?”
Part 1/4 of my presentation from AAIM (Arkansas Association of Instructional Media) 2019.
Butt in Chair (BIC) & Why it Vexes Me So
“STOP TELLING ME TO SIT DOWN!” is what I internally rage scream whenever I see this bit of writerly advice. Don’t get me wrong. I get it. Of course you need to get your butt …
Waiting out the Wait
So what are we supposed to do while we wait to hear the fate of our beloved manuscript darlings? What do you do? If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the publishing business, it’s that …
Living with the “What-ifs”
You are entitled to feel how you feel about your creative process and your journey. I do have this one request: Don’t dwell on feelings that hinder your creative output.