The moment I sat at Amanda Cockrell’s desk to discuss the MFA in Children’ Literature program, I knew I needed to enroll. It wasn’t just the beautiful campus where Margaret Wise Brown once walked, the incredible list of classes, and the outstanding faculty and staff. Amanda has a genuine love for her students, and pride… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Amanda Cockrell
We are in the final stages of completing our first ever Steampunk anthology! Written by HCS authors, illustrated by various artists, and edited by yours truly. Keep an eye on my website, and also HCS Publishing! The anthology is due to be published in January. It’s a collection of 13 Steampunk short stories, all varied… Continue reading HCS Publishing Steampunk Anthology countdown
I am very excited to announce Midnight Forest is now available at Jersey’s Cards & Comics, located in Yorktown, Hayes, and Hampton Virginia. Meet the owner, John, and check out their incredible collection of comics and much more! Ask John about the variety of community events he has scheduled and how you can be a… Continue reading Midnight Forest is available at Jersey’s Cards & Comics Inc
Jesse Kwe is an comic book illustrator and graphic artist from North Carolina, currently living in Saint Louis, who enjoys watching action/sci fi/fantasy movies and exploring new cuisine. Jesse illustrated my story “The Day I Fell Into the Sky,” part of the children’s anthology “Juice Box” published by the Saint Louis comic community, Ink and… Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Jesse Kwe
Today I am giving you a sneak peek of my thesis. My thesis is a YA novel based on my life, growing up with three sisters with Stargardt Disease. The style of the book will be a blend of prose and poetry. I hope to capture the complexity of emotions I experienced growing up, and… Continue reading Sneak Peek – my thesis
I had the great pleasure of meeting Kathi Appelt at Hollins University this summer. She is sweet, thoughtful, and very insightful. Her works are remarkable. I thoroughly enjoy Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt, pictures by by Jane Dyer. I’m not the only one either, my daughter asks me to read it to… Continue reading Book Review: Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt
I hated my boobs in high school. Though girls would tell me they were jealous. I hated my body in high school; it was soft and curvy, which meant Distracting Immodest Sinful I hated my shape in high school. Trying to hide under large collard shirts that bunched horribly when tucked… Continue reading #MeToo
Hi everyone! Take a look at my SCBWI Book Stop page for Midnight Forest. Like the page, sign the guest book, and learn more about me and the book!
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