Writers sometimes get an “us versus them” attitude toward the editors to whom we send our work. But I have found an editor that is such a pleasure to work with, I almost stopped caring what happened to my submission. Meet editor and author Graham Taylor at Good Guy Publishing in the U.K. We had … Continue reading “I Guess I Robbed a Bank” published by Good Guy Publishing
Free Spreadsheet Templates for Tax Time
A few months ago, I mentioned to some writer friends that I’d created some spreadsheets to calculate my writing income and expenses. I use these for the writing business portion of my tax return. I offered to send a copy to them, and a few were interested, so I made them a little more user-friendly … Continue reading Free Spreadsheet Templates for Tax Time
“Inclement Weather” published in The Storyteller Magazine
My short story, “Inclement Weather”, is now appearing in the current issue of The Storyteller: A Writer’s Magazine. What a thrill! This story came out of a unique writing opportunity and a great book of writing prompts. Several years ago when I was a teaching assistant working at an elementary school, I had two months … Continue reading “Inclement Weather” published in The Storyteller Magazine
Calgary Flood
For the last few weeks, many of my writing, posting and other activities have taken a back seat to the news and activities surrounding the flooding here in Calgary and nearby cities and First Nations. Our neighborhood was evacuated for several days and since we’ve returned (all safe), I’ve been listening to other people’s stories, … Continue reading Calgary Flood
Writing for Kindergarten Readers
Since I’m having so much fun writing a story for kindergarteners, I thought I’d share some of what I’m learning. I started two stories for the Children’s Writer Contest, but I'm pretty sure they are not going to work for this young age. So I thought I’d focus on the words first, instead of the … Continue reading Writing for Kindergarten Readers
Book review of The Bible Animal Storybook by Mack Thomas
I have just read one of the best children’s books ever, that teaches the simple truths of the Bible. Here are 17 lyrical stories—from the point of view of the ANIMALS—with large, bright, happy artwork. Silliness and rhymes pop in and out of the humorous tales like little gophers. These tales can be enjoyed by … Continue reading Book review of The Bible Animal Storybook by Mack Thomas
Book review of What is a Book App and Could YOU Create One? by Karen Robertson
I have been receiving a newsletter from CBI, Children’s Book Insider, for quite a while, and what a dynamic organization! CBI offers many tips about writing for children, and often gives away some of their valuable resources, which is how I happened to receive this helpful eBook. With all of the changes in the publishing … Continue reading Book review of What is a Book App and Could YOU Create One? by Karen Robertson
Book review of The Rainbow Egg by Linda Hendricks, M.D.
This is a children’s book about an unconventional chicken named Hope who doesn’t live with other chickens, but with the animals in the forest. She lays an egg, but since she doesn’t have a nest she ends up trying to carry it around, and it is too heavy. Then she finds a chicken house where … Continue reading Book review of The Rainbow Egg by Linda Hendricks, M.D.
How Technology can Cause Hyperactivity – In the Absence of the Sacred
The book In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations, by Jerry Mander, is packed full of valuable information and insight that everyone in technological cultures can benefit from. Two main topics are discussed in depth: the downside of technology, and the issues and effects of … Continue reading How Technology can Cause Hyperactivity – In the Absence of the Sacred
Children’s Book Week 2013
Don’t miss out on the 94th Children’s Book Week in the U.S., running from May 13 – 19. Organized by Every Child a Reader, Children's Book Week began in in the United States in 1919 and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, events are held at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes … Continue reading Children’s Book Week 2013
Happily Writing 