authors, books

Book Giveaway

I'm still out there on the virtual  road this month, but a little closer to home on the Canadian book blog, "Just Deb." Check out my interview and leave a comment to win a copy of both my fall releases, All Good Children and 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6.  Several people commented on my… Continue reading Book Giveaway

Friday Fables, writing

Fogotten Fable

Yet another Friday passed without a fable from me. I had the best intentions. But the full version of Minecraft was released on Friday and my 9-year-old barricaded himself in the office for the weekend. Ealier this month, that same child came down with a cold that required six - 6!!!!- days sick at home.… Continue reading Fogotten Fable

authors, books, writing

More off-blog postings

I'm a guest blogger for Bookworm Lisa  today. I wrote about the route I took to becoming an author and the rewards of writing for children and teens. Check it out.

authors, books, teen novels, writing

Guest Author Interview (No Need to Blog Today)

I was interviewed on Cubicle Blindness today, a reader review blog that had some nice things to say about All Good Children. Krista asked some great questions, like: The main character Max got excited at the fact that he got to fight. He seemed to want to stand up for those that couldn't just so he could show… Continue reading Guest Author Interview (No Need to Blog Today)

Friday Fables, writing

Friday’s Fable: The Muse and the Writer

You may know the old fable, Hercules and the Carter: A man was carelessly driving his cart along a road when the wheels sank so deeply into the mud that his oxen came to a stop. The carter slumped in his seat and called upon Hercules for help, crying louder and sinking deeper every moment. At last… Continue reading Friday’s Fable: The Muse and the Writer