Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.
I’ve recently been enjoying the audiobook version of Kathryn Stockett‘s bestselling book, THE HELP. I tend to listen to audiobooks whenever I’m out for a walk (in a safe neighbourhood) or doing household chores. A post on Dystel & Goderich Literary Management siteabout a NYTimes article points out that Kathryn Stockett’s THE HELP was initially rejected by almost . . .
I met YA author Nelsa Roberto through the Toronto Middle Grade and Young Adult group (a.k.a. Torkidlit). Nelsa’s one of those people who makes you feel comfortable right away. She’s smart, she’s funny, she speaks her mind. Nelsa’s young adult novel ILLEGALLY BLONDE debuted in March and I really enjoyed it. Told with wry wit . . .
If you’re interested in writing for young people, consider coming to #kidlitchat on Twitter tonight. It’s my favourite Twitter chat — it’s always fun, and I always come away inspired. You can see the transcripts of previous #kidlitchat sessions by browsing the archives. To find out more about how you can . . .
The creation of Darcy Pattison, Random Acts Of Publicity Week is a week where everyone is encouraged to post a review of a friend’s book on Amazon, Goodreads, Library Thing, or elsewhere online. WONDERFUL idea! To those of you who aren’t on Facebook, I’ve posted what Darcy said at the end of this . . .
Inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), JoNoWriMo+1.5 is similar, but allows writers 2.5 months to complete a project(s) of their choice. On September 16, participants will state their goals, and then for the next 2.5 months we will work on those goals together. Our challenge ends on midnight, December . . .
I’ve posted a new comic up on Writer Unboxed: “Not An Old Wives’ Tale After All….“
*Please note: this is an old blog post from 2010, copied over from the KidLitArtists blog.Some of the links may be broken because things have moved around since then.UPDATE: My thank you letter to the SCBWI. It all began with a rejection. Originally, I wanted to participate in the manuscript . . .
I’m pleased to announce that the SCBWI Illustration Mentees Blog is now ready for visitors! In it, you’ll find info and resources for those interested in children’s book illustration as well as updates about our own illustration projects. I’ll also be posting from the viewpoint of a writer venturing into children’s book . . .