Pay it Forward Fridays

Novel Epiphanies Part 3 – From the Author of SEARCHING FOR SILVERHEELS, Jeannie Mobley

Ask and you shall receive. When I asked fellow novelists for help understanding and writing novel epiphanies, one of the first to answer my call was middle grade historical fiction novelist, Jeannie Mobley. What a gal! As a matter of fact, I was reading the ARC of her latest book SEARCHING FOR SILVERHEELS (September 2014… Read more »

How to Love a Squash: Pat Zietlow Miller on Finding the Universal Truth in a Picture Book

Think about your favorite picture books. Lyrical text. Gorgeous or whimsical art. Endings that make you smile, sigh or shriek with delight. And something else – satisfaction. A satisfaction that makes you want to read them again and again and again.   But a brilliant rhythm won’t guarantee satisfaction. Nor will page after page of laugh-out-loud… Read more »

Why Novels Matter

“Novels offer us not just a map of the human mind but a way to understand how the individual human mind interacts with the world outside.” For your Friday enjoyment and thought. How has technology changed plot and theme? How can we have “distance and delay” in a story when we are so connected.? Chime… Read more »

Pay it Forward Friday: Bridget Zinn’s POISON – Help Spread the Word!

A while back, you may remember my participation in the Bridget Zinn auction. It actually took the place of my Thanksgiving Picture Book Peek in 2010. Now I’m asking your help in an opportunity to contribute to Bridget’s beautiful legacy through her upcoming book release.Today, Bridget’s dear friend, writer and editor,  Holly Westlund,  is my… Read more »

Pay it Forward Friday: World Read Aloud Day

WRADvocate with Us! World Read Aloud Day is March 6, 2013. Celebrate with us to advocate for every child’s right to read. LitWorld is Going on Tour We’re taking World Read Aloud Day on the road and LitWorld’s first ever WRAD bus tour could be coming to your school! If you want a magical visit… Read more »