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Available in Paperback

In writing, like in any journey, there’s always another challenge coming down the pike. Which makes it extra important to celebrate the wins. I’ve got one tonight I just had to share:

It’s here! The Curse of the Neverland, (second edition) is now available in paperback on Amazon! Click […]

Calling a book “fantasy” often evokes in the mind of the listener something like The Hobbit, Watership Down, The Dragons of Pern, or Star Wars—imaginary worlds populated with non-humans who have heroic adventures that may or may not be human-like. For some people, that’s a real turn-off. They prefer gritty reality.

The truth is, “fantasy” […]

Dreamed-of Adventure

Last week I wrote to you about how reading aloud to those you love makes them feel special. As feeling special is a universal dream, it’s a simple way to “make it so.”

Another universal dream is to have our very own adventure—one where we do brave things and make a difference. The fantasy […]

Love Westerns?

Do you love Westerns?

The Curse of the Neverland is definitely not a western. I usually call it “middle grade fantasy adventure” when I’m asked to classify by genre. But today’s book recommendation, one I would call a western, has some strong common bonds with Piper Pan and Her Merry Band.

November 9th, 2015 | Tags: courage, friendship, Lindy MacLaine, love westerns, Stacey Lee, The Curse of the Neverland, Under a Painted Sky | Category: Blazing a Trail for Girls, Quote of the Week, Recommended Books | Comments are closed

How to Write A Novel

Wanna know how to write a novel? In some ways it boils down to: “Just do it!” Here’s your chance…

November is National Novel Writing Month. Here’s a quick description, from www.nanowrimo.org:

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative […]

Writing Magic

I’ve got a great example of writing magic for you today, and a way to do your own writing magic!

Today’s book recommendation is A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd. This is a wonderful debut novel—and even before I read the book flap, […]

Fairy Royalty

Update on Book 2: Becoming Piper Pan

I’m finding a stronger story axis as I rework book 2. It’s a process requiring many iterations. Each time I see a little more clearly what’s really going on and how to better tell the story. I wish for your sake that writing happened as […]

Writer at Work

Thought I’d give you the down and dirty truth of a writer at work. Nothing glamorous, sexy, or cool. Usually quite comfortable, however, and definitely consuming, challenging, and often entertaining (from the inside, not from the outside!)

My favorite place to work is sitting on my bed with my laptop on my lap. […]

Nurture Your Creativity

I was reminded, this past Friday, of what a treasure it is to have opportunities to nurture your creativity. It’s important to seek these opportunities out.

I had the pleasure of speaking on an author panel during an incredible day-long event called “Clallam County Comic Con,” at the main branch of my county library system.

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Back to the Drawing Board

Last week I printed out the first draft of book 2. I scheduled Thursday as the day to do my first read-through.

I started…

I fell asleep.

I stopped reading about 1/3 of the way through the 217page manuscript, because it was completely clear that it isn’t working.

Why am I sharing this?

To […]

Piper Pan and Her Merry Band