A trusted colleague pointed out a small error in the author’s note section of my novel Cleopatra’s Moon.Fortunately, the error didn’t affect the novel itself (the error was in a factoid about something that happened nearly 15 years after my story ended). But still. Ack.Here’s the error: on the last page of bullets, I wrote that Julia divorced Agrippa in order to marry … [Read more...] about To Err is Human….
Writing
Welcome to Nonfiction Monday—Today it’s All About Acting Up
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
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
