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Books for Boys
I can’t tell you how often I hear friends looking for book recommendations for their middle grade aged boys on the Facebook, or on the blacktop after school. It’s hard to find books for this age set if...
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Plot v/s Story
I just had the incredible fortune to attend the Writer Unboxed UnConference, a unique gathering of writers in Salem, Massachusetts for a week long study of writing craft. I’ve attended several...
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Ever heard of Neuroblastoma?
The story in Counting Thyme centers on a family whose youngest child is in the midst of treatment for neuroblastoma. Seeing as today is #WorldCancerDay, I thought I would share some information on what...
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Uncharted Territory
One of the cool (read: terrifying) things about writing is that you’re always striking out into uncharted territory. You might be on the road to publication and enduring the sinking-swimming sensation...
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It’s Here!!! The Cover for COUNTING THYME!
I’m shocked, amazed, and proud to share the cover for COUNTING THYME! You work on a book for so long that it doesn’t seem like it will ever become a public thing, and yet here’s my girl Thyme, taking...
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On Breaking Things to Fix Them
Many strange and wonderful things have happened in the past few weeks: I received ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of Counting Thyme (!!!!), I took my kiddos out of the country for the first time, and at...
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Change is in the Air!
I love fall. I love October. I LOVE HALLOWEEN. (I do not love pumpkin spice, but that’s a whole other discussion!) There’s something about the crisp fall air that makes me feel invigorated. On one...
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What is it about Middle Grade?
Whenever I get into a discussion with fellow fans of middle grade books, talk quickly turns into a love fest. We can barely breathe for scrambling to say all of the things we love about reading this...
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I’m on Nerdy Books Today!
One of my favorite kidlit blogs out there is the Nerdy Book Club. This a club for everyone who loves books, young and old. Some of my very favorite authors have been featured on the Nerdy Book Club,...
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Holiday Craft: Paper Parols, a Filipino Tradition
A parol is a star-shaped, folded paper lantern from the Philippines. Traditional versions of this paper craft also use bamboo, but the version I’m sharing with you today is made of paper and tape–a...
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Focus on the Good Stuff in 2016!
I’m a worrier. If there is anything happening, I have imagined at least a dozen potential negative outcomes for that situation. It’s a curse and a blessing–after all, my overactive imagination is what...
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Thyme Makes the List!
I still can’t believe this happened! I’m such a fan of the Nerdy Book Club. It means so much to me to see Thyme’s story shared with their readers. YAY!
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We Do It for the Kids
Last week, something brand new and astounding happened: I received my first fan letter from a student. Now, I know I wrote a middle grade novel, and that it’s full of awkward moments and first crush...
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Love is a New Book!
I’m thrilled to share that I’m participating in Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s #MGAuthorsLoveTeachers Giveaway! If you’re not familiar with it, in short Lynda is awesome and has taken the lead on a massive book...
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Momcology Reads Counting Thyme!
One of the most amazing parts of this author journey is connection. This week, I’ve been lucky to connect with fabulous students across the country via Skype for Word Read Aloud Day 2016, and I am also...
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The Book Trailer is Live!
Yay! I’m so excited that the book trailer for Counting Thyme is live! Please visit Mr. Schu’s wonderful blog for the big reveal and enjoy!!! A picture from the set.
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Launch Week is a Wrap!
Wow, y’all! This past week (or two) has been an amazing experience. After meeting so many enthusiastic young readers and hearing from so many incredible educators, I am filled with a great love for the...
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Thyme in the Wild!
Wow! The last couple of months have been a doozy. I’m not sure what I expected to happen after Counting Thyme left the nest, but I think this is one of those situations that you can’t really be...
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A nErDcampMI Wrap-up!
Today, I’m sitting at my computer wondering what day it is, mainly due to spending the last few days at nErDcampMI, the annual grassroots education summit hosted by Colby and Alaina Sharp in Parma,...
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