Bookshelf Edits: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How…

Who are bookshelf edits intended for? Everyone. Editing is not just something authors do as a part of their writing process or movie directors do when producing a movie. Editing is something our culture does on a regular basis, perhaps without even realizing. Have you cleaned out the fridge recently? You edited the fridge. HaveContinue reading “Bookshelf Edits: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How…”

Bookshelf Edit #4

PurposeTo refine your bookshelves for optimum learning and enjoyment. Inspiration I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending.Continue reading “Bookshelf Edit #4”

Spreading Joy Through Story

When I set out to write my first picture book, my goal was to create a story that makes you happy when you read it. I had no further goal than that, so that’s what I did…at least that’s what I am trying to do. Books can do a lot of things. Books can teach,Continue reading “Spreading Joy Through Story”