NONFICTION How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott Sampson – In addition to becoming a parent in 2018, I also love nature and write for kids, so the topic
Favorite Books of 2018
My Thoughts on Ebooks
Do you only read hard-copies of books, and disdain any mention of the digital reading realm? Or have you lost track of when the last time you read a hard book was because you take your Kindle with you wherever
Supporting Characters (and What is a Foil?)
Have you ever heard of a “foil” in literature before? Or wondered what all of those other characters do for a story while the protagonist and antagonist are locked in their epic struggle? Let’s look at some examples! Joseph Cambell’s
Writing Picture Books: General Guidelines
Have you ever wondered how the picture books you read to your kids are written, or thought about writing one yourself? Here are some general rules you need to know to set yourself up for success! Side note: if you
Summer Reading
Here are some recent reads I’ve really enjoyed, and I think you will too! My Goodreads page Cinder and Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer Winterhouse by Ben Guterson Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol The Wish Tree by Kyo
Writing Tools
Every writer has favorite tools that help them hone their craft. From fancy computer programs to simple notebooks, here’s a list of tools I use or have used in the past, and what I like about them. The Basics: Pen
Character Types: Protagonist and Antagonist
Have you ever wondered what the terms “protagonist” and “antagonist” mean? What about the difference between the protagonist, the narrator, and the main character? This is the video for you! We’ll even look at examples like The Great Gatsby, Sherlock
Kleptomania – Short Story Publication!
I am so happy to share my short story “Kleptomania,” which was published this month by the Young Adult Review Network (YARN). You can read it for FREE online, and I hope you do! UPDATE: Sadly, YARN closed its page
Around and About
Hello there! This is just a quick post to share where I’ve been on the internet so far this year. Publications: A revised portion of my extended critical thesis from my MFA at Spalding University was published as book reviews
Favorite Books of 2017
Nonfiction The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russel I read this book early in the year, while the bitter winter swarmed outside my windows, much the way it does now. It was a pleasure to read, bringing light, warmth,