When Reading Matters
When reading matters, great things happen
Inspired Writing
Lyrical Prose
Lyrical prose and lyrical language. Words I often hear in the literary world. But what do they really mean?
Resources for Picture Book Writers
Five basic resources that I believe are necessary to be a productive and successful writer.
My Writing Journey
5 years,
11 polished picture book manuscripts,
138 queries with corresponding rejections,
1 dream come true!
S.M.A.R.T. goals
Happy New Year, friends! It’s 2022, and with a new year comes exciting possibilities. I don’t participate in New Year’s resolutions (primarily because I have failed so many of them in the past). But I do believe, and participate, in the enthusiasm and “fresh start” concept that the resolutions bring with them. With that enthusiasm, …
# Fall Writing Frenzy, 2021
I love everything about Autumn. Some of my favorite things about this season includes wearing scarves as the cool crisp air runs through my hair invigorating my senses, the vibrant color of leaves gently drifting down to the ground then crunching beneath my Autumn boots, and … the Fall Writing Frenzy Contest. …
byline legacies birthday
“By writers and for writers, this anthology was curated from the online writing community that we know and love as a ‘ChickenSoup for the Writer’s Soul’ to warm and inspire all authors.” — Cardigan Press
The Importance of Reading
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of reading. Specifically, reading in the genre that you’re writing. It’s research, and you establish mentor texts! …
The Triquetra
I instinctively write in a pattern of three, it’s my writing style! You’ll find this powerful writing technique in nearly all of my picture books. But I’m not the first to be connected to this power of three philosophy, better known as The Triquetra. The Triquetra is an ancient symbol with three interconnecting arcs. Dating …
Riddled With Doubt
The writing industry is not for the faint of heart. And Imposter Syndrome is devastating to the imaginary landscape. …