THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
As a child, I was one of Mister Rogers’ television neighbors. He was a companion and a storyteller. He made a point to illuminate the...
THE JOURNEY
Enter the Rafflecopter above for your chance to win a copy of Rebecca's debut, After The Rain. *Winner must be located in the US. On June...
FINDING HOPE + Critique Giveaway!
When I first signed up to write this blog post six months ago, I was expecting I’d write about something totally different. I thought I’d...
MAKE TIME FOR RHYME
I grew up with nursery rhymes, and although many see them as outdated, they are helpful for language acquisition and encourage children’s...
Beautiful Shades of Brown
When you’re sitting alone with a piece of paper or a computer screen, writing can seem like a solitary business. But while the act of...
Literay Agent Interview & Giveaway with Mary Cummings
We are thrilled to be hosting literary agent Mary Cummings of Betsy Amster Lit on our blog this month. Scroll down for Mary's interview...
RE-VISION LESSONS FROM LIZZIE
In January, 2015, I started researching and working on the story of Elizabeth Jennings’ rejection from the streetcar in 1854. I’d found...
FAILURE IS FUN
For twenty-five years I’ve been an Early Childhood teacher, teaching children from pre-k to third grade in the public schools of...
Share Your Passion In Writing
YOUR NEXT GREAT BOOK TOPIC You’ve probably heard the common writer’s adage, “Write about what you know.” Which is often a good idea. But...
Illustrating Beyond The Manuscript
For the past year, my critique group, The Broad Strokes has set aside the first half hour of every meeting to share our favorite new...
