With Halloween almost upon us and magic in the air, My friend Ruxi and I visited a weigh house in the Netherlands and thought I would share. We traveled to Oudewater on a bright sunny day, But what lay before us, neither could say. Canals, leaning trees, we followed the winding path Driving back through… Continue reading Oudewater Weigh House ~ Something Wicked This Way Comes
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Preschool Readiness
When is my child ready for Preschool? As a mother, teacher and now writer, I thought I’d share some personal advice for new mommies and daddies entering the world of school. It’s a big world out there and at times it may seem a tad overwhelming especially with the helicopter moms or coach dads out… Continue reading Preschool Readiness
Hot off THE PRESS
Hot off the Press Blueberry Pancake Publishing would like to give a warm welcome to Ashley Gordon who has teamed up with me in the daily running of our company. Ashely comes to us with a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from St. Edward’s University. Ashley and I have known each other for over 20 years… Continue reading Hot off THE PRESS
Blathering’s
Blathering’s November is here So, that’s what I hear. Thus, writers round the world Pencils, pens, their fingers are curled. Writing like mad men writing 50,000 words or more pulling and piecing their words to score. Blathering’s of such Creating a novel is much More than just words on the paper More like a playful… Continue reading Blathering’s
A Writer’s Life for Me
As I tap my way into a new week of writing, I thought I’d share the process this author goes through to get a good idea down onto to paper. This is a fool proof method that has worked for many years. I arise at the earliest possible hour to start my day. This is… Continue reading A Writer’s Life for Me
Between the Lines
I sit here today on the 45th parallel. I’m halfway between the equator and the North Pole. It’s the perfect location to spend the summer writing the lines for my memoirs of living in Europe. I would love to say that I’m halfway through writing those lines, but I’m afraid I don’t even see the… Continue reading Between the Lines
NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
The scoop of the day Summer Vibes As most of you who follow Blueberry Pancake Publishing know, I’m spending my summer at my summer cottage in Michigan. This is the same lake I was raised on some… um let’s just say a few years ago. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would spend… Continue reading NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
Autumn Parade
Autumn Parade My squirrel buddy at the Grand Canyon Chipmunk, chipmunk in the sun Watching you is so much fun! Running here and running there Up the trees, such cool fresh air Down the tree as fast as can be Scurrying through the fallen leaves Gathering nuts for your lunch Nibble, nibble, crunch, crunch, crunch… Continue reading Autumn Parade
Planner or Pantster
Planner or Pantster How I Research for my Books or Writing Projects I find it amusing at times being a part of the author community. As an author, we all have our way of how we go about writing a book or a story. There are the planners and the pantsters. I think I’m a… Continue reading Planner or Pantster
Live in the Moment
Hello friends, This has been a big week around the publishing house. This past week I met with my new illustrator, Karen Karnuta. Two creative minds working together to create a cherished book for children. Our meeting took place in the historic downtown of McKinney, Texas. We met at a magnificent coffee shop called Filtered.… Continue reading Live in the Moment
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