I first met Cathy Ballou Mealey when we participated together in the book marketing group, #Epic18. I love the adorable antics in her...

This post was originally published on the Children's Book Academy blog. ​I work with many writing groups that perform varied functions....

I can't wait to get my copy of author Viviane Elbee's adorable debut picture book, TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI (illustrated by Danni...

I'm happy to be featuring Beth Anderson, another #Epic18 debut picture book author pal. Her picture book, AN INCONVENIENT ALPHABET,...

I first got to know Margaret through our involvement with the Debut Picture Book Study Group. And now I'm thrilled that we're both...

My #EPIC18 friend Christy Mihaly is chatting on the blog today! Epic18 is a wonderful group of 2018 debut picture book authors and...

I'm happy to interview my #EPIC18 friend Jen Betton! Epic Eighteen is a group of debut picture book writers and illustrators with books...

This post was first published on the #EPIC18READS blog. I am proud to be a member of Epic18, a group of authors and illustrators with...

I'm happy to showcase fellow Epic Eighteen member Andi Diehn! Andi is a debut picture book author - her new books, WAVES, ENERGY, MATTER,...

I'm delighted to feature my #Epic18 friend Cate Berry today! Her debut picture book is absolutely adorable and it's definitely required...

A year ago at the end of 2017, I started this blog -- This Writing Life: Stories, Creativity, and Connection. My second blog post was a...