Walking through the Decatur Public Library, I stopped cold when I came across this: At the Decatur Public Library...Mother and daughter.There. In a case, behind a lovely Cleopatra figurine was...my book! Now, Joe Davich at the Georgia Center for the Book, had mentioned that they'd included my book in the library's princess displays, but I'd forgotten all about it. (Sorry, … [Read more...] about Random Sightings
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SCBWI Schmooze
Big thanks to Irene for arranging the schmooze.This past Friday, I drove to Birmingham for a Southern-Breeze schmooze hosted by the lovely and talented Irene Latham. I really enjoyed talking to the group of children's authors who stopped by. We ended the book talk and signing with a manuscript swap.Green eggs...not dyed!At Irene's, Patricia Weaver showed me the green eggs she'd … [Read more...] about SCBWI Schmooze
Friday Funnies–Italian Style
Usually, I try to find humor related to the classics of the ancient world. But today, in celebration of my fall trip to Rome, Ostia and Pompeii, I decided to go for an Italian theme:(Where the question, "Would you like to 'Supersize that?" originated.)http://shaaark.com … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Italian Style
Big News! I’m Going to Rome!
One day several weeks ago, at a brunch with family, I indulged my fantasies about actually going to the places where I set my stories. But, with a son about to start college, that dream seemed just that--a sweet imagining.Then, just a couple of days ago, my mother handed me an envelope--and inside it was an invitation for a mother-daughter trip to Roma!Can you believe it? Is … [Read more...] about Big News! I’m Going to Rome!
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
Today's Theme: Love and Relationships"I don't care how sweet and innocent you look. I'm not signing that pre-nup!""Seriously, stop with that joke already!""Oh, honey. When he says, 'Let me see your crown,' that's not what he means..." … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
