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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 2010
News from the outside
Dear Friends, Originally I was going to lock this post and then decided that there are probably many others who are experiencing similar circumstances and could chime in. I recently posted about a job for which I applied. I found … Continue reading
A list
Sometimes there is the pressure to have something to say when one starts to write a blog entry. I always start thinking I’ve got nothing. Lists help, so here we go…1. Kids went back to school today. I got almost … Continue reading


