books to read

Excited about

my newest stack of

books to read.

The Thing About Jellyfish

Everything, Everything

Infinite home

Bone Gape

Rad American Women A-Z

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

community (noun) 1. a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

books to read

Excited about

my newest stack of

books to read.

Neversink

Each Little Bird That Sings

Finders Keepers

The Vanishing Island

The Interestings

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk 

is...

wonder (noun) 1. a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

favorite quotes from scbwi conferences

The SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles is only a few weeks away. I’ve attended this conference every summer since 2009 and it never ceases to inspire me. Here are a few quotes I’ve collected over the years.

"Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Let go of the outcome."  
-Karen Cushman

"Take care of your writer self." -Gennifer Choldenko

"Listen to your pages." -Libba Bray

“Be proud of what you wish for.” –Carolyn Mackler

Also, an inspiring keynote by Judy Shachner.

A few more good quotes.

And, a link to my all-time favorite workshop given by Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler called “Comedy Comes From the Heart.”

I can hardly wait for more!

Ps. If you go to the conference and spot a lady holding this swan notebook, you've found me. Please say hello!

books to read

Excited about 

my newest stack of

books to read.

Murder is Bad Manners

Evil Librarian

Pack of Dorks

Masterminds

The Game of Love and Death

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

systematic (adj) 1. done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical