Author interviews

Do you outline? Or do you write by the seat of your pants?

Do you outline or write by the seat of your pants? It’s a common question among writers. Samantha Clark has begun a fabulous thread on her blog about the subject. Today, she very kindly featured me. Next in her lineup are authors Bethany Hegedus, P.J. Hoover, Nikki Loftin, and Jessica Lee Anderson. Pop over to… Read more »

CRITIQUE WEEK Part Two- Emily Kristin Anderson & Lindsey Lane

Emily Kristin Anderson Lindsey Lane Continuing the trilogy of interviews with authors who participate in critique groups, I give you… Emily Kristin Anderson, a young adult novelist and poet, is a resident of Austin, Texas, a long way from her native Maine. Her poetry has been published in national literary journals and she is currently… Read more »

Q&A with Cynthia Leitich Smith- The Author’s Journey

  An author’s path to publication can feel like THE HERO’S JOURNEY, full of pitfalls, pratfalls, and painful perseverance.  (also see Christopher Vogler’s THE WRITER’S JOURNEY.) Well, it got me thinking.  If story can be broken down into predictable stages, surely an author’s journey toward publication can be broken down as well.  What are the… Read more »

Interview: Don Tate- Illustrating Children’s Books

  Don Tate is an award winning illustrator of children’s books, a graphic designer, and sought-after speaker on the subjects of writing and illustrating. And, though he’s currently keeping his writing projects quiet, rest assured he will be adding published ‘author’ to his professional resume very soon. Don graciously agreed to an interview based partly… Read more »

Interview: Lynn Rowe Reed on ROSCOE AND THE PELICAN RESCUE

  Lynn Rowe Reed is the author of seven books for children and illustrator of thirteen additional titles. An artist for the past twenty years, her art has been featured in numerous venues including The Wall Street Journal and has been featured at the Best of Book Illustration Show at the Museum of American Illustration… Read more »

Edible Math. Fabled Math.

I really love stumbling across books that combine a compelling story feature with curriculum tie-ins and hands-on opportunities. So, when I spied these titles at Charlesbridge’s booth at the Texas Library Association conference, I knew I had to feature them here. (Winks, nods, and hugs to Randi Rivers and Donna Spurlock for making sure I… Read more »

Dual Interview- Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks- Collaborating on HUMMINGBIRDS: FACTS AND FOLKLORE FROM THE AMERICAS

  Jeanette Larson, Mark G. Mitchell, Julie Lake Chris Barton, Tricia Hoover, Jessica Lee Anderson, Donna Bowman Bratton     Found only in the Americas, hummingbirds weigh no more than two sheets of paper, yet they have held the the fascination of people for centuries. HUMMINGBIRDS: FACTS AND FOLKLORE FROM THE AMERICAS (Charlesbridge, February 2011,)… Read more »

Interview: Jeanette Larson- A Peek Behind the Scenes of Public Libraries

Jeanette Larson on the Who, What, Why of Public Libraries A former Librarian of the year and Siddie Joe Johnson award winner, Jeanette Larson’s twenty-five career with public library systems across the country has made her a library expert. Now, Jeanette is busy consulting, teaching, leading workshops and writing. Visit her Larson Library website to… Read more »

Interview with Laura Purdie Salas – Writing for the Educational Market

Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than ninety books for children and teens. That’s right, NINETY! Before becoming an author she was a magazine editor, an 8th grade English teacher, and a freelance writer for adults. I had the pleasure of participating in one of Laura’s online classes in 2008. I knew right… Read more »