1. My daughter had her first dance recital. She’s not bossy or anything.
(Remind me to pull her hair back next year, will ya?)
2. I had a fabulous time in Chicago, in spite of icky weather (32 degrees, people.)
Friday Five and a Half
Posts By: kristinlgray
On Studying Writing
I’ve been reading, a lot.
Craft books, novels, a beta manuscript.
I’ve learned a few things in the last couple weeks of study.
1. Don’t make the antagonist evil for evil’s sake. Give your villain a reason or something redeeming,
… Read More Housekeeping
The winner of the last Choose Your Own Adventure Wednesday (CYOAW) SCUMBLE edition is Karen @ Novels During Naptime.
The winner of the soon to be released JUNIPER BERRY, complete with signed bookplate, is author Clara
… Read More Author Interview & Giveaway
I’m so excited to welcome M.P. Kozlowsky to the blog today for an interview and book giveaway. (You might remember I blogged about his book trailer.)
M.P. Kozlowsky was a high school English teacher before becoming a writer. Juniper
… Read More Plotting Workshop Notes (Or, The Girl Who Lived.)
(Cheryl being introduced.)
Yes, the homework that had me quaking in my rain boots was worth it. It didn’t kill me… I survived!
Here are a few teasers from the workshop I attended last Saturday by Cheryl Klein, editor
I’ve Fallen
Again.
I have fallen – and fallen hard – for a new middle grade. Every. Single. Line is perfect, witty, and chosen with care. It’s no surprise, as the author is my hero. (The illustrations are spot-on, too.)
So, THE
… Read More Sometimes, I’m amazed by us. (And by us, I don’t mean me.)
Really. That we send humans to space, have walked the surface of the moon, and can recover bits of rockets. Not in a prideful way, just awe-struck by some people’s intelligence when I struggle most days to string 400 cohesive … Read More
Life Goes On
With so much heartache in the world making headlines, I thought I’d share a happy video. This wasn’t my scheduled post for today, but I hope you’ll be smiling and toe-tapping before it’s done.
I’m going quiet the rest of
… Read More Coming 2017!
