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I am a children's writer & illustrator, an educator, and the Regional Advisor of SCBWI Northern New England (ME, VT, NH). I report on kidlitosphere news and events, review newly launched YA, MG, craft, and picture books, and post about the writer's life (women, work, & family). Please subscribe, follow me on Twitter or Facebook and spread the word!Twitter Updates
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Monthly Archives: January 2008
NYC trip looming
Here is a unique idea in the world of gallery shows. “Fill in the Blanks” marries art and performance art by providing canvases, frames and lumps of clay for artists to develop over the course of the show dates. Mary … Continue reading
John Bisbee Opening
Last night was the opening for Bright Common Spikes: The Sculpture of John Bisbee at the Portland Museum of Art. I happened to be in the museum a couple of weeks ago and met John as he was installing … Continue reading
Five things on a Saturday
1. It is amazing how normal things continue to happen even though extraordinary things dot the landscape of life. Preparing dinner, cleaning up after, walking the dog, carpooling children… these things still need to be done even though I’m staring … Continue reading
What great friends I have!
First of all, thanks so much to all who sent their good wishes and happy vibes my way yesterday. I spent most of yesterday in a day dreamy fog imagining book signings and (ack) interviews with Oprah. I’m just starting … Continue reading
EEEEEEK!
IT IS VERY HARD TO WORK AFTER AN AGENT SAYS HE WANTS TO REPRESENT YOU!!! Hey Everyone: I’m so psyched right now. I’m in agent talks with an agent that I met at last year’s SCBWI Nashua conference for my … Continue reading
I resolve…
To be more organized. Now some of my on-line friends think that I am super organized. I organize conferences, send out submissions, search for agents, blog regularly (ahem). Okay maybe not I’m not a regular blogger. Maybe if I give … Continue reading
The muddy middle
I’m working hard to break through the middle of my novel manuscript. It seems that the characters need me take a break so that they can reconvene and figure out where they’re going. I won’t let them rest for too … Continue reading
Working
Just finished a scene that I love. Tension is building! 10023 / 30000 words. 33% done!
Hello 2008
Dear Friends: It seems that it is 2008. Funny that. I’m just going along, writing, mothering, and drawing… and planning conferences, submitting manuscripts, researching agents, job hunting, developing adult ed classes… that another year has come and gone. It is … Continue reading
