Even a kid who loves school is thrilled when June, and the promise of an extended vacation, arrives. I […]
How to encourage your kids to keep reading this summer
It’s a Mystery Pig Face
How Middle Grade Books Help Children Cope with Sucky Situations
“As Hagrid had said, what would come would come and he would have to meet it when it did.” ― […]
Walking in my old footsteps
I went home this week. Some things will never change. Some things will always be the same. Lean down […]
Getting Ready to Write the First Draft
Preparing to write your first draft isn’t easy – at least not for me. I’m over at the […]
Guest Speaking at UNB!
So excited to be asked to speak at the following event, June 9th: UNB Associated Alumnae Annual General […]
YA NOVELS JERKBAIT and SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS OUT TODAY (AND YOU SHOULD BUY THEM!)
Two very different but very compelling books are being released today that I absolutely adored! The first novel […]
The “To Be Read” Pile
I love to read. Well it kind of makes sense, doesn’t it, since I love to write? Yes, […]
Everybody Dance Now: Review of My Seventh Grade Life in Tights
Live it, Work it, Bring it Two important points before we get to the review: I love to dance […]
How My Yard Work Helps my Writing
I am doing a lot of writing outside these days And no, I don’t take a pen and paper…. I […]
Inpiration
I’m over blogging about inspiration over at Middle Grade Minded today! Come on over and tell me what you […]
Daily Gleaner Interview!
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Tara Chislett from The Daily Gleaner, my local newspaper, about my […]
Lions and Titles and Bears – Oh My!
via GIPHY Writing Book Titles is not my forte. In fact, you’ll be surprised to learn that the original title […]
Cover Reveal – It’s a Mystery, Pig Face!
Drumroll please…. I am so pleased to be able to share the cover for It’s a Mystery, Pig Face! […]