It was an amazing Memorial Day Weekend here in Maine. The weather turned beautiful giving us all a glimpse of the summer to come. My family was all over the place- one kid was “upta” camp, while the other on … Continue reading
This has been my view lately…. Notice that it says “Author’s Note.” Yes, it’s done! I enjoy flinging each page I edit to the floor. It somehow gives me satisfaction as I send my manuscript through the air. But, I … Continue reading
I’ve done it now! Yup, I told my kids that if my book went under contract that I would pick them up from school, drive them to Massachusetts to go to the Lego and the American Girl Store. Why did … Continue reading
I’ve got too many choices in my head today. You know what I mean? Somedays you don’t know which thing do do first. I started this morning writing a Cow Shit Corner Award… it was to a man called Mr. … Continue reading
Perfection. Some people are good at it. I’m not. No, I’m really not. I’m the type of person who gets a new car and then scrapes in on a mailbox within the first two months. Or, that new shirt-hot fudge … Continue reading
When I walked into the Fitchburg Marriott for the NESCBWI’s Celebrating Milestones Conference 2011, I was greeted by this piece of artwork. It struck me as the perfect image to set the scene for a weekend full of writing splendor, because … Continue reading
Let’s be honest. I write because I love to write. For me, it’s a fun and surprising venture that takes me to places where I could have never dreamed. It’s not just a pastime, not a hobby. You see, I … Continue reading
Sometimes when you start spending time too much time with your characters, the world starts to blur between reality and fiction. It’s weird. I guess that I’m actually admitting that I might be in too deep. Yes, it might be … Continue reading
It’s Final Exam Day for my students at SMCC. Wishing all of my students plenty of time to play in the sand and hopefully some beautiful beach weather. Thank you for making this class so much fun and I’m … Continue reading
