If you missed last week's blog, please take a minute to read some of the poems I enjoyed in Charles Ghigna's new collections, STONES and ILLUSIONS. In this follow-up post, Charles answers questions I sent him via email. AUTHOR INTERVIEW CAROL: First of all, why poetry? What is it about poetry that you love and couldn’t… Continue reading STONES and ILLUSIONS: Poetry Collections by Charles Ghigna Part II: Author Interview & Giveaway
Charles Ghigna, aka Father Goose, is known by many readers for fun poetry for kids. The last time I featured him, I shared his book, Strange, Unusual, Gross and Cool Animals. (You can see two of his other children's books that I've reviewed here: First Times, and Who Can?). This time I'm showcasing his two new… Continue reading STONES and ILLUSIONS: Poetry Collections by Charles Ghigna, Part I: Reviews
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
Congratulations to Jo Lynn Worden for winning "You Are Mine, Porcupine." She is my cousin-in-law and has several porcupettes she'll read the book to! ******* Some writers use prompts or free writes when they're trying to figure out what their character is thinking or feeling, or what happens next in a story. I use poetry.… Continue reading After I Passed: Lillian's Poem
Do you know a teen or tween who dreams of writing a book? Or, perhaps your spouse or best friend is a budding poet. Either way, Write2Ignite has the perfect gift opportunity! Starting in January, Brenda Covert and I will be giving writing workshops in several South Carolina Hobby Lobby stores. The cost for each two-hour workshop is… Continue reading Give the Gift of Writing
Congratulations to Deborah Allmand who won Among the Imposters from last week's blog. This week I bring you a new book from Gayle Krause, no stranger to my blog. This time, her creativity explodes in wacky, poetic, fractured fairy tales. Ever think of combining Jack and the Beanstalk with The Emperor's New Clothes? Or, what would happen if a princess… Continue reading Once Upon a Twisted Tale- A Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Danielle H. who for a second week in a row won a book from my blog. The Wizard's Daughter is on its way to her! ************* Back in November I promised you a review of another book by Alice Faye Duncan. Several blog posts later and in anticipation of National Poetry Month in April,… Continue reading A SONG FOR GWENDOLYN BROOKS: A Review and Picture Book Giveaway
I met poet and prolific writer Charles Ghigna (aka "Father Goose") several years ago at a reading and writing conference. Today, I am happy to introduce him, and his newest picture book, FIRST TIMES, to you. In this engaging book in rhyme, Charles shows several characters celebrating their "firsts." Delightfully illustrated by Lori Joy Smith, a young… Continue reading First Times by Charles Ghigna: A Review and a Giveaway
It's been a pleasure to share images from my week volunteering with Explore the Arts camp at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC. If you missed it, here are the first and second posts. Thanks to all who have left comments and vicariously enjoyed my week. Apart from talented instructors, one of the things that amazed me… Continue reading The Art of Growing Artists- Part III
Last week I showcased some of the young artists I met at the Explore the Arts camp at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC. In this post you're going to meet more artists and also hear about how art inspires writing. The pictures, videos, and poetry are mine. The italicized portions are excerpts from an… Continue reading The Art of Growing Artists- Part II