Rena, CJ, Brenda and Stacy have given me the Lemonade Stand Award - totally cool! I like pink and strawberry lemonade the best. If you could choose your favorite flavor, what would it be?The Lemonade Stand Award is awarded for great Gratitude and /or Attitude...And...
An artist friend, Sally, and I took a shopping trip to Hongdae (an area nearby). We stopped by Starbucks for lattes and scones and then wandered down a tiny narrow street where one of the largest art stores around hides. I was in search of some art supplies for my...
Right now I'm tearing my first draft into about a million shreds. I think it looks like someone with a really bad haircut. You know, chopped here, too long there, and maybe some mismatched dies scattered around that really need to be blended.But.... I'm excited! I...
My son, Caleb, decided he wanted to be an artist last summer when we were at the SCBWI LA conference. He was facinated with the illustrations at the conference exhibit and ever since then, he's had a passion to draw.So.... when Korky Paul came to speak at our school,...
Last week was Spring Break for us. Lots of good times like playrooms, donuts, Starbucks, writing, hanging out with friends, reading, and eating yummy food. One of the places we went to was Lotte World. It's a Korean version of Disney World even down to the blue...
My fabulous critique group, MiG Writers, has started up our blog. Our goal is to chat about writing and everything important to a writer.I've written a post on Creating Unforgettable Characters. Check it out here. Hope you'll stop by from time to time.
Wow. This is the time for contests. Check out Martha Flynn's latest contest here. You can win a copy of Prophesy of the Sisters and a gift card. Check it out!
Beth's having a rocking giveaway at her blog. Check it out here. Have fun.
Check out Presenting Lenore's awesome contest here. You'll have the chance to win 11 YA books such as If I Stay, Reluctant Heiress, and Prada and Prejudice! Don't miss the party because it all ends on Apr. 5th.
Don't you love the smell of fresh squeezed oranges? Chocolate chip cookies? How about baking bread? My critique group always is helpful to remind me to incorporate smells into my stories. And they are right. Smells really add a strong mood to a scene. In teaching,...