Carie Juettner

10 MG & YA Books I Haven’t Read But Love to Look At

I know, I know. You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover. But it’s really hard not to when the cover artists do such an amazing job. Here are ten middle grade & young adult novels that keep catching my eye at the bookstore. I can’t wait to find out if they’re as beautifulContinue reading “10 MG & YA Books I Haven’t Read But Love to Look At”

6 Tricks Pet Owners Will Love

I’m not talking about sit, stay, and roll over. These tricks will save you time, money, and sanity. Our Story: In 2010, my husband and I got married. We formed a blended family. He came to the relationship with two cats, and so did I. Our cats were pretty old.* We loved them all.** ButContinue reading “6 Tricks Pet Owners Will Love”

Writerly Ramblings on a Rainy Afternoon

Originally posted on Carie Juettner:
“Up a Tree” won 2nd Place in the Austin Poetry Society’s 2014 Moving Along Award ? After two years of writing, I still expect stories to pop out of my head and form, nearly-finished, on the page. Despite more than a decade of telling students to slow down and take their…