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The Joyce Sweeney critique winners are...
I've had such a fun week celebrating the launch of Joyce Sweeney's online class. Thank you all so much for your enthusiastic comments and link shares. I really appreciate it! And a huge thank you to...
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Critique giveaway and writing tips from author Gayle Krause
I am thrilled to welcome author Gayle Krause to my blog! Gayle stopped by to share some helpful writing tips and offer a critique giveaway for a YA, MG, or picture book to celebrate the launch of her...
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Thank you for visiting my blog to help Gayle Krause celebrate the release of her young adult novel, RATGIRL: Song of the Viper. And thanks again for all the sweet comments. I'm glad you enjoyed...
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Where To Find Inspiration for Future Manuscripts
It’s amazing how many story ideas you can miss if you’re too busy to jot them down before they fly away. Mine often hit when I’m driving, about to sleep, or in the shower. Luckily, I’ve been able to...
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Novel Intensive with Jen Rofé, Stacy Abrams, and Chris Crutcher
I love attending conferences, workshops, and taking writing classes, and have a feeling that won’t change, no matter how many books I have published. I always take at least a gem or two back with...
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The 2014 SCBWI FL Regional Conference - Part 2
This is my second post about the incredible 2014 SCBWI FL Regional Conference in Miami. There’s so much info to share with all of you, I had to break it into three posts! This one covers almost all of...
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The 2014 SCBWI FL Regional Conference - Part 3
As promised, here is my third post about the incredible 2014 SCBWI FL Regional Conference in Miami. This one covers the editor panel and workshops led by editors Laura Whitaker and Aubrey Poole. Click...
View ArticleI love contests!
In the past few months, I've had some amazing contest experiences. My middle grade novel, MOM WARS, won an honorable mention in the 2014 Rate Your Story contest. And I entered #Pitmad for the first...
View ArticleThe Writer's Voice
Wahoo! I'm happy dancing that I made it into The Writer's Voice and could have the opportunity to work with the amazingly talented coaches Brenda Drake, Mónica Bustamante Wagner, Elizabeth Briggs, and...
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To Celebrate My Good News, I'm Giving Away Free Critiques!
I just won a scholarship to the Craft and Business of Writing Children's Picture Books class through the Children's Book Academy. I've been happy dancing since I heard the great news! The class is...
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I'm thankful for so many things!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sammi and I had fun baking brownies (our best batch yet) and delicious mini cheesecakes. We had a fantastic time yesterday! Our cousins found this...
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Picture Book Critique Group Checklist
Great critique groups are priceless! I can’t imagine being a writer without having at least one or two amazing, supportive groups.I'm the Critique Group Coordinator for SCBWI FL and have had requests...
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