It’s been four years since my first children’s book came out. One thing I’ve learned since then: to pay more attention to the people and things around me. EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE can be a source of wonder and inspiration: a snippet of conversation, a secret smile, even someone’s shoes. Ask . . .
“Write, write, write… The world is full of people with good ideas. The published authors are the ones who sat down and got them written.” – Jennifer Fallon
“Writing is a solitary endeavor, but trying to get published doesn’t have to be.” – Nancy Parish
Last year, I discovered that I’ve been pronouncing the “poem” incorrectly all my life (!!!). I was pronouncing it as ONE syllable, which made me use it incorrectly in a haiku. I’ve fixed it now as well as my pronunciation. I’ve updated the poem on my Poetry For Kids page, which includes . . .
