INTRODUCTION Two years ago I was happy to share Kim A. Larson's early reader debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float. Today, I bring you her next book, Doll Trouble that is coming out July 21. REVIEW This friendship story which shows (not tells!) empathy and bravery begins by introducing Emma and her best friend,… Continue reading Upcoming Release: Kim A. Larson’s Doll Trouble
One of the cool things about writing historical fiction is the people I have "met" in my research. Some are relatively well-known, some are names buried in history. It is especially cool if I'm able to include their stories in my WIP, Half-Truths. HALF-TRUTHS For those of you who are unfamiliar with the plot, Kate Dinsmore, my… Continue reading Including "Real" People In Historical Fiction And A Book Review of WAR IN KOREA
Continuing the discussion from last week, here are more tips generously shared by my writing friends. General Advice Part II "Write. If you are going to be a writer, you must write. Many people talk about writing, read books about writing, but do not write. Finish a story. Revise it for a particular market or… Continue reading Writing Tips #2: Nuggets of Wisdom From Writers to Writers