I had a revelation after our January SCBWI meeting: I’ve been punishing myself. I’ve been holding my creativity captive; not allowing myself to explore new stories and ideas. Why? Because I have at least four solid manuscripts that are mid-revision, in a state of uncertainty. They’re no longer finished. So, how can I start aContinueContinue reading “Creative Captive”
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#PBCritiqueFest 2022
It’s a beautifully rainy autumn morning and my hope continues gathering and pooling, like the sloshy puddles on our sidewalk. In querying, no news is still good news, in my opinion. Yet, new opportunities are falling upon me plentifully. #PBCritiqueFest is underway and I’m fully enveloped in promoting and lifting up the author participants whoContinueContinue reading “#PBCritiqueFest 2022”
Feelin’ Lucky
I woke up this morning to the best news I’ve received to date in my journey to publication! I am a Grand Prize Winner of #Storystorm! And I needed a win… But what does this all mean, Basil? Well, it means I’ve been paired with a literary agent who will take the time to lookContinueContinue reading “Feelin’ Lucky”
StoryStorm, 12×12, PBParty, Oh My!
It’s been an all-consuming January! Every free thought has been devoted to how can I get this year started off perfectly? StoryStorm headed up by Tara Lazar has been a joyful, daily reminder to keep ideas flowing and has introduced me to tons of Picture Book authors I didn’t know. All in all, a veryContinueContinue reading “StoryStorm, 12×12, PBParty, Oh My!”
My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond 