So, all the way back on April 10th (you'll see why I note the specific date),  we went to the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book F...

So, things are finally starting to calm down and I'll be able to start blogging again soon! Yay! I've missed connecting with ...

... of this sketch .

I wrote this on my other blog but I thought I'd post it here too. It's something that I think is important to discuss: Sor...

    A few months ago, I got a ms. of mine back from its publisher -- NOT Little, Brown. The publisher had: rewritten most of the boo...

You might have noticed that I haven't posted  at this blog lately.  Well, not only is my school visit schedule in full swing (I...

I am in Scotland, and thought that this year, the logistics -- even my heavy luggage would be easier because I would know how to do things. ...

Yesterday I was feeling down, having just received the news that one of my books (one that I love) is going out of print. It is somew...

Are you looking for a simple way to celebrate Earth Day with your kids? There are a number of activities for the wee ones on the we...

    In trying to come to terms with what happened in Boston, I find myself remembering Ann Frank: “In spite of everything I still believ...

I meant to post this here last week but I forgot and only posted it on  my personal blog . I've been having a hard time rememb...

    Thanks to everyone who entered and voted in the contest! The challenge was to write a story in 50 words. The winner, chosen by r...

Come join me tomorrow, April 9th, for the Winchester Authorfest! I'll be signing books along with a long list of wonderful au...

    Please vote for your favorite  50-word story in the comments by April 7. You can vote anonymously and comment or not, as yo...