About this blog:
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
- Let’s help… KidLitCares for Oklahoma katemessner.com/lets-help-kidl… 8 hours ago
- @johnmcusick Great! It's in the submission inbox as "Requested" Cheers! 1 day ago
- @johnmcusick Quick question. Already subbed/was declined by Sarah D. but CynL-S suggested send to you. Thoughts? 1 day ago
- Cover Reveal! (And Giveaway!) @SudiptaBQ wp.me/p126Z2-m7 via @wordpressdotcom 2 days ago
- @Lori_A_Steel ah-ha! It was the pet dragon but I found it through the magic brush thank u!!! 2 days ago
Goodreads
No data foundTags
about me agent art awards blogs book review wednesday books conference dog education events goals grants illustration images jobs kids literature marketing member monday mfa middle grade MMPoetry2013 moving nescbwi new york picture book poetry poetry friday politics reading rejection review revising scbwi to-do travel triathlon twitter vcfa vermont college vote wip writing writing coach-
Recent Posts
World Read Aloud Day
One Lovely Blog

Thanks to Julie True Kingsley for my "One Lovely Blog" award!
A Room of Her Own
NaNoWriMo
Tag Archives: to-do
Five on Sunday
1. Today was the most beautiful day. It must have been close to 80 degrees. We went to a lovely church service with fabulous music: bell ringers, choirs, a brass quartet and organ. The sermon was thoughtful and thought provoking. … Continue reading
What does a super mom look like?
On May 1st, I posted this to do list. Final 36" x 36" drawing for college drawing class due Wednesday on "The mythology of epiphanies." Submit application packets for Falmouth and Brunswick art teacher positions. Work on VCFA personal and … Continue reading
No emails
For the last 12 months I have had a plethora of emails. Every time I sat down to the computer there would be at least 30 emails and this would be true about three times a day. Yesterday 10. Today … Continue reading
Monday Thoughts
Sometimes when I think I have nothing to say, I actually have so much to say that I don’t know where to start. My sons have had very little writing in their new school. Everything seems very test driven and … Continue reading
Stress
My list of things to do: Complete 2 more freelance articles by Friday. send last year’s illo academy blurb to casey call storybook cove or find a volunteer to be in charge of conference book store confirm crit faculty contracts … Continue reading
Boxes, boxes, boxes
This is the roving reporter live from the Boll garage in the Breton Bay neighborhood of Leonardtown, Maryland. You’ll see that all around me are boxes. Some full, some empty. The boxes are stacked as high as an adult in … Continue reading
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
Down Day
So let me just clarify that I am not down, or blue, or sad. No, it is a “Down Day” because I have no deadlines or places to rush to. Today my parents are coming to visit. That means that … Continue reading
Proposals, submissions, and snowflakes, oh my!
1. NESCBWI workshop proposals are due on Oct. 1. Get ‘em in! Think big, propose two workshops. Click for guidelines, rubric, and leveling continuum. 2. Robert’s Snow auction will be starting in November to benefit cancer research in memory of … Continue reading
Six week review
Any of my “self-time” comes to an end tomorrow when summer day camp ends. I had lofty goals of all I’d accomplish during the summer while my boys were at camp. Here’s what I’ve been doing while I haven’t been … Continue reading


