Encyclopedia of *MY* Ordinary Life: A Plagiarism of the Best Intentions

I don’t know about you, but I could use some reasons to laugh this week. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just turn on the news. On second thought, don’t. It’ll just bring you down. Anyway, I have been watching the news, so I’ve been needing a way to cheer up. Today IContinue reading “Encyclopedia of *MY* Ordinary Life: A Plagiarism of the Best Intentions”

How I Got Here: My Life With Books

I’ve been reading a lot lately. What is “a lot”? Well, my goal was to read 50 books in 2014. As of the end of July, I’ve already finished 46. So, a LOT. Part of the reason for the recent spike in numbers is the discovery of two new forms of reading: audio books andContinue reading “How I Got Here: My Life With Books”

Review: Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers

Writing Irrisistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers by Mary Kole If you’ve been within ten feet of me over the past two weeks, then you’ve most likely heard me talk about Writing Irresistible Kidlit. I’m pretty stingy with my five-star ratings, but I cannot say enough good thingsContinue reading “Review: Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers”