I had sat just down at my computer on Tuesday afternoon when I heard a "plunk" at my front door. I opened it to find a package with the familiar Honesdale, Pa. return address. I couldn't imagine what it could be. I had already received the article of the month award from Highlights magazine for… Continue reading Things that Make a Writer’s Heart Race
Tag: making writers happy
A Gift of Words
"If I could have written any book, I would have been happy to write yours." That was the response I received last night when I introduced myself to a fellow writer and told her about Teaching the Story. "Look at how many kids you'll be able to reach through your book…and middle school students, no… Continue reading A Gift of Words
You Know You're a Writer When…
....you're asked to write an endorsement for another book. Check out my endorsement of Paul Stankard's new book, No Green Berries or Leaves. http://www.mwpubco.com/PaulStankard.htmScroll down and you'll find it... last but not least! And if you're interested in finding out more about this fascinating glass artist, search my blog for other references to him.
Things that make a Writer Ecstatic
The July issue of Children's Book Insider has a one-page feature article about yours-truly and some of my experiences writing Teaching the Story. If you want to find out more about writing for children and young adults, this is a wonderful resource which you should consider subscribing to.
Things that make writers jubilant!
Several blogs ago I mentioned that my article about internationally acclaimed paperweight artist, Paul Stankard, came out in the June issue of Highlights Magazine. Yesterday I was surprised to open a plain, white box from Honesdale, Pa (and who else lives in Honesdale but Highlights???) to find that I had received a plaque inscribed with… Continue reading Things that make writers jubilant!
Things that Make a Writer's Day
One of the editors at Maupin House notified me that Barnes and Noble is ordering my book! That's BIG news for a small author like myself. Apparently Maupin House sends a book and press release to their Small Press Department for each new title they publish, and their buyer decides whether to carry it. It… Continue reading Things that Make a Writer's Day