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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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World Read Aloud Day
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Thanks to Julie True Kingsley for my "One Lovely Blog" award!
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Monthly Archives: November 2010
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Sun, 12:07: One mother’s year inside the ADHD-industrial complex | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram http://t.co/WXYrVFG Sun, 14:09: RT @taralazar: I’m seeking 2011 debut picture book authors to promote new releases on my blog in February. Please … Continue reading
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Fri, 14:33: RT @SarahDarerLitt: Hilarious “What not to do” for aspiring authors: http://bit.ly/hSdEkk Fri, 14:36: RT @nprbooks: Kids’ Author Finds Herself ‘Unexpectedly Eighty’ http://n.pr/eVFxZs Fri, 17:35: A glass of pinot grigio by my side, the smell of turkey soup fills … Continue reading
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Thu, 18:06: Trying to move in closer to my POV character. Up the action. I think I’m too tired & hungry. Break time. #amwriting
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Wed, 12:18: Favorite part of the Macy’s parade? The US Pizza team. Awesome! US Pizza Team http://t.co/lCvkjoN Wed, 16:21: OMG stuffing smells amazing. Ours is out of the bird. What do you think? Stuffing in the bird or no?#happythanksgiving Wed, … Continue reading
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Tue, 14:05: Highlights High Five publishing my previously purchased poem “Pigs of Summer” in the June 2011 issue! Wed, 08:13: Thanksgiving dawns with a thin skin of ice on the pond. Wed, 08:13: Creative Chaos II – Happy T-day to … Continue reading
Happy T-day to Everyone!
Illustration by Anna J. Boll I had a great visit to the Big Apple this past weekend. It was a long needed break from the pressures and responsibilities I’ve given myself this fall: two part time jobs, full time school, … Continue reading


