Writing Obsession

Sometimes I get a little obsessed when the words won't come and I can't seem to get the words just right. I know it is perfection that drives me. But could it be that perfection is what makes a good children's book?

Ending The Silent Tree Remembers

Deciding how to end The Silent Tree Remembers was hard. I had to consider if the man should cut down the tree, if he should respond in some positive way, of if the ending should be open-ended? I wanted to satisfy readers.

Guest Author J. Schlenker

J. Schlenker began her writing career after retirement, but it was meeting 103-year-old Sally when she was only eight that gave her the spark to become an author.

Why I'm an Indie Author

The road to becoming an indie author is challenging. Starting from scratch and learning all that is necessary to establish an author business isn't easy, but I wouldn't want do it any differently.

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.