Pay it Forward Fridays

The Window Into Our Imaginations

I just Skyped with 1st and 3rd graders at Verne W. Critz Elementary in New York state. We read TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! and I shared with them some picture book secrets. But the highlight came when they each showed me their “Window Into Our Imaginations” and read me their stories about their windows, based… Read more »

What’s Happening With the Princess?

TOO PRINCESSY! is now available! And we’ve been celebrating all week. Wanna join the party? Here’s how:  * I’m giving away an autographed copy on Goodreads. Just a click to enter. What could be easier?The giveaway ends on 1/31. So  don’t delay. Enter today! * The TOO PRINCESSY Boredom Buster Blog is up and running…. Read more »

Do You Need a Critique Group, Writing Buddy or Someone to Help Push Your Story Over the Top? YES!

We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re new to writing. Or maybe you’ve been writing for a while but location has made it difficult to find a critique group. Maybe you’re in between writing groups or writing buddies because of a move or because the fit just didn’t feel right. Writing in a vacuum can be… Read more »

Library People B&N Event for Colorado Libraries

Received this in my e-mail inbox today: Library People—Friends of Colorado Libraries, is having a fundraiser with Barnes & Noble. This is being held on International Literacy Day, September 8, at two main stores: The Loveland Centerra Barnes & Noble, 5835 Sky Pond Drive And the South Colorado Barnes & Noble, 960 S Colorado Blvd,… Read more »

Picture Book Peek Week #12 – A TOO PURPLEY! Board Book Birthday

TOO PURPLEY! comes out in board book format on July 19th. It’s purple. It’s adorable. AND it’s virtually indestructible. Now that’s something to celebrate!So in honor of its board book birthday I’m holding a TOO PURPLEY! Board Book Birthday PeekJuly 19th!! Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript. WHEEEEE! Here’s how it… Read more »