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.
Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 COMING UP WITH THE IDEA FOR “WHERE ARE MY BOOKS?” Every book starts with an idea, but where does the idea come from? Debbie carries a small notebook around with her all the time, where she can scribble down ideas and sketches whenever inspiration strikes. . . .
Constantly comparing yourself to others can suck joy out of creating. Find your own pace and savor the journey.
I recently received an Apple Watch for my birthday, which I am loving. Not because it keeps me in touch with the digital world — in fact, I’ve turned off notifications for most social media and have decided NOT to check Twitter or FB via my Watch. I mainly plan . . .
For Part 2 of the YOU NEST HERE WITH ME series, please see Three Questions With Jane Yolen. Heidi Stemple didn’t want to be a writer when she grew up. In fact, after she graduated from college, she became a probation officer in Florida. It wasn’t until she was 28 years old . . .
For Part 1 of my YOU NEST HERE WITH ME series, please see Three Questions With Heidi Stemple. Photo: Jason Stemple. I was thrilled to meet Jane Yolen at a recent SCBWI conference, and even more excited when Jane read my f&g of Where Are My Books? and liked it (see photo at the very . . .
Today, I’m delighted to have Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple visiting Inkygirl. Jane and Heidi are co-authors of YOU NEST HERE WITH ME, a new picture book that recently came out from Boyds Mill Press, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. I’ve also been a longtime fan of Jane’s work, especially her fairy tale retellings. I . . .
(Updated February 9, 2016) So many people think that short = easy, especially when it comes to picture books. And while yes, it’s easy to crank out a picture book manuscript in terms of wordcount, writing a picture book story that a publisher will want to acquire is an entirely . . .
And once again, I am out of bookshelf shelf. AUGH. Gradually converting my favourite print books to ebooks (by giving away the print books, buying the digital versions) to make more room. Except for picture books, which I still strongly prefer in print. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE INVENT A BOOKSHELF TARDIS?