 Last Friday was Career Day at my children's school, so I spent part of the day talking with classes about being a writer. I always have fun doing this, though it also always gives me a new appreciation for teachers. Standing in front of a classroom of kids trying to teach about something and… Continue reading Wednesday Writing: I Love Words
Category: Wednesday Writings
Wednesday Writing: Ending Well
 I've been suffering from a serious case of sleep deprivation during the past couple weeks, but for once it has't been because of work. This time I'm blaming it on all those world class Olympic athletes. Once again, I was drawn right into the stories behind the athletes, the nail-biting competitions, and way too… Continue reading Wednesday Writing: Ending Well
Wednesday Writings: Raising Children Who Read
"Children who read become adults who lead." Helen Ruffin, retired school librarian I first saw this quote on the back of some t-shirts at a quiz bowl competition our son participated in a few weeks ago. The kids at the competition have all read award-winning children's books and go head-to-head answering questions about the books.… Continue reading Wednesday Writings: Raising Children Who Read
Wednesday Writings: An Inspiration
Everyone needs inspiration to keep moving through the rough patches, whether you're a teacher or a writer or parent ... or any other role. I'm one of the bloggers over at Favorite PASTimes, which is a blog that features author interviews and book reviews for historical projects. Our author interview this week is with Martha… Continue reading Wednesday Writings: An Inspiration
