INTRODUCTION I've been busy proposing, preparing, and giving conference presentations, so I have had less time to work on Out of the Flame. But that doesn't stop me from reading time travel books. Several friends recommended Right Back at You. and I am glad they did. REVIEW This fast-paced novel's premise is very different than… Continue reading RIGHT BACK AT YOU: Terrific Time Travel with a Twist
Introduction It's been almost two months since my update about OUT OF THE FLAME. I haven't made as much progress as I'd like since I'm also proposing and composing presentations. But, I am trying to fit in a few hours several days a week. Here's a quick summary of my story discovery process. What I… Continue reading OUT OF THE FLAME: DISCOVERING THE STORY
INTRODUCTION Time Traveling with a Hamster (Yearling, 2018) by Ross Welford, my second time travel mentor novel, is totally different than The Devil's Arithmetic . REVIEW At least that's what I initially thought. But then one night when I couldn't sleep because I was thinking about time travel and how I was going to incorporate… Continue reading Time Travel in Middle Grade Literature