Reading Tip #2: Developing Background Knowledge

Reading Tip #2: Developing Background Knowledge

Tapping into background knowledge not only increases reading comprehension, it also makes reading more enjoyable.

How This Children's Book Author Writes

How This Children's Book Author Writes

Authors have a variety of processes for getting their words out of their heads and into a format to share. This article describes just one way - my way.

Always Show Up

Always Show Up

Whether you have many people attend your event or just one, it is important that your best self always shows up.

Mean People

Mean People

It is surprising who those mean people really are.

I Was Just Thinkin' about Blogs

I Was Just Thinkin' about Blogs

I was just thinkin' about why I want to create a blog. So, I made a list.

Reading Tip #1: Reading Together

Reading Tip #1: Reading Together

Children's picture books are meant to be read together. There are many ways to enjoy reading time while also helping your child become a better reader.

Where Story Ideas Come From - Sometimes

Where Story Ideas Come From - Sometimes

Many of my story ideas come as I ponder childhood memories, but sometimes ideas are sparked unexpectedly by the cutest of personalities.

Welcome to my new blog!

Welcome to my new blog!

Another new writing adventure is begun! My first post shares my plan! I hope you will find my posts interesting and enjoyable.