I was recently asked by Mary Bowman Kruhm to contribute to an article she was writing for the December 2010 issue of Children’s Book Insider. My short blurb about how blogging serves my writing career got me thinking about how my humble corner of blogosphere has evolved in the last year. And how it reflects… Read more »
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to register for the 2011 Austin SCBWI Conference: Books, Boots, and Buckskin. You can even register online February 18 and 19, 2011. St. Edward’s University’s Ragsdale Center 3001 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 What’s Included? Panels and lectures on writing and the publishing business Admission… Read more »
The new year brought an opportunity for me to purchase my very first Mac computer. The transition from my 19′ dinosaur PC to this 27″ big screen foreign platform is a wee challenge, especially with the loss of all my email content and the scavenger hunt to find my (presumedly) transferred files. So, be patient… Read more »
Happy 2011! Like most people, I’ve been thinking about goals for this shiny new year. Most of you will do as I have done in the past and shout your goals from the nearest roof top, or blog, or bathroom mirror. I know it feels empowering on the day of such declaration when you’re full… Read more »
Every holiday, my mind wanders to memories of Christmases past. Some family experiences are just too funny not to share, especially when young children are involved. I wrote the following recollection shortly after the 2002 “episode.” It still makes us all giggle. Rest in peace, dear Thumper (1991-2009) Thumper Slippery, Slimy Christmas … Read more »
Have you compiled a list of your favorite titles from 2010? See how your preferences compare with a few other lists. Note, some of these links will take you directly to the nonfiction lists. From there, you’ll find links for other genres as well. 2010 Hornbook Fanfare (best books) Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of… Read more »
Extra, Extra, Read All About it…then check out the contest right here on Simply Donna. I know the holidays are jam packed with distractions. Maybe you’re struggling to find time to write amidst the growing to-do lists. Or, maybe you’ve given yourself a vacation until after the first of the year. Good for you! But,… Read more »
A few weeks ago, I posted book trailers and release dates for a slew of Austin authors. This past Sunday, November 14th, a trifecta book launch party was held at Austin’s Book People for Bethany Hegedus, Brian Yansky, and Cynthia Leitich Smith. For some reason, I’m unable to load the adorable photo of the day’s… Read more »
Happy Friday! It’s been a hectic week in my little corner of the world. I won’t bore you with the challenges of being home with a sick child while the refrigerator goes on the blink. And I refuse to paint the pitiful picture of ice chests now holding the contents of said fridge and freezer…. Read more »
Many of the nonfiction books I’ve featured have involved historical subjects and biographies. Today, let’s look at some titles set closer to home. Regional nonfiction for kids. After all, every kid should know about his/her home state. Now, my state of Texas is, well, BIG, and there are oodles of titles hitting the shelves each… Read more »
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