This post first appeared on Children's Book Academy. There are many benefits to joining a critique group. I gain so much from my...

This post first appeared on Children's Book Academy. ​Last month, I wrote about organizing and conducting a writing critique group,...

I'm happy to participate with Lauren in the wonderful author group, #SeenIn19, and I'm delighted to feature her on the blog today! I look...

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 first appeared on #BookBlastoff. Here’s a short pitch for my next picture book, RETURN OF THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH: Magic...

I'm happy to participate with author Jodi McKay in the children's book marketing group #SeenIn19. Her picture book, PENCIL'S PERFECT...

This post first appeared on #BookBlastoff. I often hear the question: “Why do you write for children?” Friends and family are...

Look out for Lydia Lukidis - she has two picture books releasing this spring! I loved learning about her inspiration for both, and about...

I'm so happy to feature fellow Clear Fork Publishing/Spork author and friend Gayle Krause! I look forward to adding both of Gayle's...

It’s always a thrill to feature a wonderful friend and critique partner on my blog. Today, author Sandra Sutter is here to share insights...

I'm delighted to feature Megan and Jorge Lacera - the husband/wife dynamic duo creators of ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES!/LOS ZOMBIS NO COMEN...

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

This post was originally published on the Children's Books Academy blog. Kids love humor. And parents enjoy reading books aloud and...

This post originally appeared on the Children's Books Academy blog. ​I recently enjoyed the revival of My Fair Lady on Broadway. One of...

Welcome back, Vivian! How wonderful to feature the amazing author Vivian Kirkfield for the second time! You can read Vivian's first blog...

I'm so happy to be participating in World Read Aloud Day for the second year in a row. According to LitWorld, "Every year, on World Read...

This post originally appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Ideas for children’s books are all around. Sometimes you find and...

I'm so happy to be a reviewer for Multicultural Children's Book Day 2019! Thank you to author Sylvia M. Medina for sending me a review...

This post originally appeared on Epic Eighteen. I can’t believe that my debut picture book, SCARLET’S MAGIC PAINTBRUSH, is out in the...

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's US debut of Evelyn's picture book, CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE (illustrated by Danny...