Poetry, Readiness for children and parents

Thanks! It Has Pockets!

I have a newfound obsession with pockets. When I go out into the woods to walk in Michigan, I always make sure I wear a sweatshirt with pockets, or I take along a bag with pockets. I love picking up rocks, pinecones, colored leaves or fallen flowers. I also carry my phone…. Not to talk… Continue reading Thanks! It Has Pockets!

My Writing

My Humble Writing Beginnings

My first published piece. The other day came across the first piece I ever wrote that was published. It was a simple two sentence statement about the weather. But it caught someone’s attention enough that they wanted to print it.  I was already interested in writing; I just didn’t know the flame of seeing my… Continue reading My Humble Writing Beginnings

My Writing

Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book

Unusual Characters When the Setting becomes a Character in your Book Making a children’s picture book takes time. Like all wonderful things, if you take the time and care to really create something beautiful, a treasure will be produced. I like to describe that the making a children’s picture book is like making a blueberry… Continue reading Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book