Griffin Speaker, my critique partner’s debut middle grade novel, hit the shelves in May. Get an inside peek at the timeline and major milestones for this traditionally published book – from acquisition to launch and beyond!

Take a peek inside my manuscript editing process and how it’s improved.

What my 2025 reading list taught me as a reader, and as a writer.

Four diverse, dynamic children’s book authors talk about their publishing journeys – from traditional pubs to indies, hybrids, and even a multi-media entertainment company.

I have come to believe that life is about the little things – those fleeting, seemingly insignificant moments that, when viewed with the clarity of hindsight, align like a constellation to map the unfolding journey of our lives.  At least, that’s true for me....

I have no idea what Nancy Drew would do.  That’s because, as a kid, I was too busy devouring Trixie Belden books. I spent hours on the couch over summer break, reading my way through the series. I read in an old Toyota pickup with no air conditioning on a...

Asking me to write a letter about the things you’ll learn in the first five years of your writing journey is one tall order, but as I suspect you know, I relish a challenge. I’ve attempted to capture the most important lessons below. I hope you find it useful. The...