We’re in the wrong book! by Richard Byrne is a great example of a metafictional book. Metafiction meaning a book that is aware that it is a book and breaks from traditional narrative techniques. This form can be seen in movies and theater as well, similar to what is called “breaking the fourth wall.” Bella… Continue reading Book Review: We’re in the wrong book! By Richard Byrne
I have yet to meet someone who jumps up and down with glee at the idea of writing a draft. I’m sure they are out there somewhere. If it’s you, please tell me your secret! I have mentioned my short story a few times already so I will use that as my example of the… Continue reading The Thing About Drafts
I am very pleased to announce my publishing company HCS Publishing will be releasing a Steampunk anthology in January. I mentioned this in a previous post about experiences for your writing. I am the editor for this anthology and it has been amazing to see the talent of my fellow authors as each story is… Continue reading HCS Publishing Anthology
Children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies has created thirty children’s books, including his New York Times bestselling bat books (Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame and Bats in the Band. His most recent illustrated books are Gator Dad (HMH 2016), a middle grade novel, Malcolm Under the Stars (by W.H.… Continue reading Author / Illustrator Spotlight: Brian Lies
From 642 Thing To Write About by the San Fransisco Writers’ Grotto. “You are looking down through the skylight as chefs prepare dinner for your ex-fiance’s wedding.” True to his word, for once, that bastard popped the question. The one time in his life he followed through on a threat. Though the gods only know… Continue reading My Ex-Fiance’s Dinner
I had unique and wonderful experience yesterday that took me from slamming into mental walls to a myriad of options for my short story. HCS Publishing will be releasing their first anthology of Steampunk short stories in January 2018! It will be a treat to see how each author, so different from the next in… Continue reading Experiences for your writing
A good friend of mine encourages my addiction to picture books. She tries to find books that are unique, well written, and incredibly illustrated. She nailed it with this book! The Rough-Face Girl is written by Rafe Martin and illustrated by David Shannon. Set in a village “off the shores of Lake Ontario,” there is… Continue reading Book Review: The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin
Dear friends, I apologize for a delay in posting yet again. I have been grieving the loss of a loved one. Thank you for your patience with me as I get back on my usual track of weekly posts. — I had the great pleasure of having Claudia Mills as one of my professors at… Continue reading Book Review: How Oliver Olson Changed the World by Claudia Mills
Hi friends! I promised a revision of the picture book I posted a few weeks ago, and here it is! It still needs some work, but it’s amazing what some critiques and edits can do 🙂 So Many Stairs! Time to get up, we have places to go! Bump, bump, thud down the stairs lit… Continue reading Revision of a WIP
I am very happy to announce my picture book manuscript See Like Me was accepted for me to read at the FBC on Saturday 🙂 Every summer, the Children’s Literature department puts on a student-run conference called the Francelia Butler Conference. Students anonymously submit critical papers, and short and long forms of their works. The… Continue reading Hollins FBC reading 🙂