Opening Sentences: Great Beginnings
Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in the writing process | 9 Comments »There's nothing quite like the first sentence in a book. After all, it's the first. Numero Uno. Isn't that what we all do, in bookstores and libraries? We scan the cover, read the flap, crack it open and read the ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #11
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Fan Mail, Six Innings | 1 Comment »Wednesday again? My God, where do they come from?! It's like the savage hordes coming over the hill, but instead of sword-wielding huns it's, um, hump days. Well, let's see what's in the old mailbox, shall we? Full disclosure, this is ...
Come to Sunnyside!
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Happenings | No Comments »I've been fortunate enough to participate in "Children's Book Day" at Washington Irving's Sunnyside twice over the the past several years. I encourage any children's book lover to come spend the afternoon with more than 60 children's book authors and ...
New Website: Ellen Miles
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Mighty Casey, Readings | 5 Comments »Everybody, move over. My friend, Ellen Miles, the author of "The Puppy Place" series and "Taylor-Made Tales," has just joined the blogosphere. Her new site is brilliant -- fresh, alive, and very kid-friendly (just like Ellen!). Please take a moment ...
The Writing Process: Humble Beginnings
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in the writing process | 1 Comment »Now that school is here, I hope to write some pieces that more directly speak to students who might be interested in writing. I previously mentioned a new book I'm thinking about, as opposed to, um, actually working on, though ...
Various & Sundry
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Along Came Spider, Six Innings | No Comments »I'm feeling scattered -- first day of school tomorrow! -- and can't quite get focused for much blogging. I'm also trying to help organize Fall Ball for Little Leaguers, where I'll be coaching two teams, so I'm feeling a little ...