Mar 11, 2013 | children's book publishing
As hard as it is to believe three years have gone by since I put out my shingle, it’s entirely gratifying to be so busy and fulfilled by the work I love—by work that seems to be filling a need in the children’s book community. During these three years...
Jan 1, 2013 | personal growth, writing craft and process
This poem sits over my desk; I see it everyday. But I don’t always read it. Today, New Year’s Day, I read it anew, with fresh eyes–and promise myself to pay attention, to pay heed, to witness, to be present, and to allow whatever is meant to...
Dec 23, 2012 | personal growth
the breadth and delicate majesty of nature is magic the writing and telling of stories is magic the creating of art is magic the giving and receiving of love is magic this time of renewal and looking ahead is magic this time of possibility and maybe is magic this time...
Dec 15, 2012 | personal growth
“And the world will still be imperfect, because men are imperfect. Good men will still be killed by bad, or sometimes by other good men, and there will still be pain and disease and famine, anger and hate. But if you work and care and are watchful, as we...