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Ending one, Starting another: Top 10 (er, 12) of 2010
I'm speaking of both years and books. I am trying to finish my guinea pig novel, and have about 3 ideas for new books - one chapter book, 2 picture books that I'm dying to start. As far as years go, 2010 was a tough one in the children's book department. Lots of close calls, but in the end, no sales. But here's to hoping 2011 is ready to buy ( Read more... ) -
parking lot confessional story prompt
Well, I may not have written 500 words, but it's a start...(see http://networkedblogs.com/7VWLJRead more... ) -
need to post
I'm so tired that even my sleep needs more sleep. See? I'm not even making sense ( Read more... ) -
My Bullying Story- in support of Young Adult Authors Against Bullying
In support of the Young Adult Authors Against Bullying group formed by Carrie Jones and Megan Kelley Hall, I'm sharing two stories from my youth when I felt bullied ( Read more... ) -
BLOODSHOT EYES, BUSTED BOOTS, BOOKS AND BIRTHDAYS
Finally, I am blogging about my whirlwind weekend in NY/NJ on April 9-11! I flew out for my sister’s 40th birthday, but, as is my style, I jammed in as much as humanly possible in 24 hours ( Read more... ) -
SCBWI Asilomar Conference report
I had a great time at the always-wonderful SCBWI Asilomar children's writers and illustrators conference this weekend. I met amazing writers, editors, agents, bought a book, brainstormed my new middle grade novel with my crit buddies, got little sleep, ran 3 miles along the Pacific coast, and in general, left inspired and ready to write, and ( Read more... ) -
It's been a great two weeks
In the last two weeks I have signed two book contracts, found out that one of my editors is showing 3 other manuscripts of mine to her publisher (hopefully soon), my other editor really likes (with an exclamation point) the manuscript I just sent and I think my agent likes me ( Read more... ) -
i'm allowed to post
because I did in fact tackle some of the novel this evening. I am 1/5 of the way through. Taking out that one kind of big character and deciding to have my main character NOT have a job is really making this a jigsaw puzzle. I hope it can all fit together again at the end. If not, at least it's cold and I am low on kindling. ha. -
avoiding the revision like the plague
I have done just about everything imaginable to avoid continuing with my novel revision. I even organized the linen closet and medicine cabinet. Cleaned the guinea pig's cage - even clipped his claws (and discovered he has a big callous - yuck! - which I read online can also be 'snipped' with clippers - double yuck!). I'm about to do my sock drawer ( Read more... ) -
It's been a supercalifragilistic autumn!
It's been awhile since I've posted, but I'm at the point that it will all be old news unless I post this stuff now - not to mention, I'm bursting at the seams ( Read more... )