Picture Book Writing Retreats
I am so excited to be offering a Picture Book Writing Retreat this May on Bald Head Island, NC. This dream of mine is finally coming true, and the retreat gives me the chance to combine so many of my passions: editing, writing, teaching, and spending time at the...
Online Children’s Book Writing Contests
Every year I participate in several online Children’s Book Writing Contests. These contests for unpublished and published authors are a fun way to practice craft, come up with ideas, test out the opening pages of your book, and even win awards or credentials that might help lead to publication....
Halloweensie Contest
Halloweensie Contest Entry 2022...
Writing my way through the Query Trenches
For anyone in the query trenches. You are not alone. ...
Picture Books About the Beach
A list of recently published picture books about the beach....
What I’m Reading – Top 3 Horror Middle Grade Novels
It's October and I've been cozy reading spooky, middle grade horror this month. Here are my current Top 3 Horror Middle Grade Novels just in time for Halloween....