When I joined my current critique group, Alison Hertz was the first person I met. I immediately LOVED her. How could you not love a former clown? Since then, Alison…
I have an awesome critique group and a big reason for its success is our leader – Debbie D’Aurelio. She’s a great leader, writer and friend. Also, HILARIOUS. Debbie lived…
The Bertie submission window is officially open so I thought I would take the next few days to introduce you to some of the judges. First up, my buddy KIM!…
One of my favorite things about publishing my debut novel, LAST IN A LONG LINE OF REBELS, has been hearing the affection for one of its characters, Bertie. She’s been…
A few days ago, Madeleine Albright made headlines by saying there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t support other women. I don’t know about that, but there…
I am hoping to post a Middle Grade Book Review every week. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing a great non-fiction book. The book blurb: Some bugs litter. Some…
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The Blurb: Wildly creative seventh grader Kara McAllister just had her best idea yet. She’s going to take notes on all of the boys in her grade (and a few…
When I finished my first middle-grade novel, Last In A Long Line of Rebels, it sat on my desk at 68,000 words. I remember being at a conference and hearing…
