I have to admit, I’m not a big risk taker. I encourage everyone around me to take risks. I tell my students to pursue their dreams even if it means risking failure. Well, it’s time to follow my own advice. Over the last few years I’ve been engaging in some creeping risk taking of my [...]
If you’re looking for a book for middle grade readers from 5th -8th grade, check out middlebooks.com. Kathy Bjorklund, aka “The Reading Goddess” and her husband do a wonderful job of reviewing books that make a difference in the lives of middle school students. This week they reviewed Wolfproof, along with my friend Kirby Larson’s [...]
My friend, Renee Riva, and I will be holding writing workshops for students, 8-14, on June 26th and 27th. An Author Emmy night will follow on Sat. June 30th to celebrate the writers and their work. For more information go to my student writers tab. You can find all the details, including information about how [...]
Check out the new Student Writers link. I’ve listed some of the best places for you to get published now, if you are 18 or under. If you’d like to add other teen publishing venues to the list, send me an e-mail. It’s never too soon to start building your writing resume!