Welcome to another Nonfiction Monday. I am excited to host this weekly event where readers and writers gather to talk about their favorite nonfiction works.As part of Nonfiction Monday, I will link to other nonfiction reviews from blogs around the Kidlitsphere. If you want to your review included, simply leave a comment or email me. And remember, you must link to the specific … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nonfiction Monday—Today it’s All About Acting Up
Writing
Tadpoles! And…um, The Writing Process
Expecting some drivel about how writing is an amazing internal process akin to the transformation of tadpole to frog? Look at those little guys!Well, forget it. You're not getting that here. Tadpoles are on the brain because I recently got some! I went to a mini-writing retreat with Doraine Bennett, Irene Latham, and Ashley Parsons. The creek behind Doraine's place was rife … [Read more...] about Tadpoles! And…um, The Writing Process
On the Kindness of Children’s Book Authors
The Southern Kentucky Book (SOKY) Festival rocked for so many reasons: I got to hang with Kristin Tubb, met Cynthea Liu in person, and made new connections with the awesome Philana Marie Boles and Jen Bradbury. But I will always remember it as the festival where fellow author Tracy Barrett brought me a special surprise. Tracy and I had never met face-to-face, though she was … [Read more...] about On the Kindness of Children’s Book Authors
An Interesting Dilemma–Seeking Writerly Advice
A while ago, I started blogging "Friday Funnies--Ancient Style" just because I love ancient history as much as I love to laugh and play with words. It also helped that my blog's emphasis on humor showcased the style of my mid-grade biography, Cleopatra Rules!, since the book featured a voice-with-an-attitude as well as lots of word play and funny references.But now, with the … [Read more...] about An Interesting Dilemma–Seeking Writerly Advice
How I Fell In Love with Reading
My friend, author/illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba, recently asked me if I could remember the book or story that made me fall in love with reading. A book on ancient sculpture started it all for me. I had to tell her the truth. No, I did not. I do remember, however, the moment I fell in love with the subject that would fascinate me for most of my life—the ancient … [Read more...] about How I Fell In Love with Reading
