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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: August 2008
Five on Friday
1. Hooray for LJ. I have rich text on Safari. Thank you. 2. I find that I like to work in sweeping waves. All novel. All newsletter. All conference. Unfortunately that doesn’t take dates, deadlines, and billable hours into consideration. … Continue reading
The Convention- night two
The following is an excerpt from the end of Senator Hilary Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention. Her speech was truly unifying as she outlined what is at stake in this election. As she says, “we don’t have a … Continue reading
Writing on my WIP Again!
I’m so happy to report that I finally pulled my head out of the sand, read through my novel, and wrote two new chapters today. Hope is restored.
The Convention- night one
Well friends, last night Michelle Obama spoke with what I can only describe as relaxed elegance. She stayed on-message speaking about hope and change. Mrs. Obama stood as a sort of witness for the kind of man Barack Obama has … Continue reading
Five on Friday
1. I got a haircut. This is my userpic from 8/06. Here I am now 8/08 Shorter is better for the heat. If you want the one with glasses, it’s my new userpic. I hope Katie C. likes the new … Continue reading
School Tomorrow
You may have noticed that I have been absent from the blogosphere for the last two weeks. Or you may not have missed me at all. (Read: shameless plug for pity and love.) I have been writing diligently. Unfortunately, I’ve … Continue reading
Democracy
Leticia Plate is an awesome illustrator. She does sign creation for whole foods during the day then is Super Mommy/Super Illustrator at home. Take a look at this t-shirt entry for the theme Democracy. This is good design and illustration … Continue reading
Writer’s Craft Alphabet
If you’re anything like me, by the time you go to check in on your friend’s blogs you are so late that half of them are on the “Previous 20″ page and you miss some news. Well for once, I’m … Continue reading
Mom’s Blog
I’m pleased to say that my mother has been bitten by the blogging bug. If you’d like to check it out, link to Art and Politics with Ruth Jordan. My Mom is an amazing woman. A long time writer, journalist, … Continue reading
