Today is more than just a hump day. Today, the Texas Book Festival revealed their children’s and young adult author and illustrator lineup for the two day event on October 26 & 27, 2013. I’ve got goose bumps trailing up and down my arm as many local Austin SCBWI and Texas authors and illustrators are […]
Tag: Liz Garton Scanlon
Author Interview: Liz Garton Scanlon
It’s not every day I welcome a bestselling author and poet to my blog so I’m beyond thrilled that Liz Garton Scanlon has stopped by to discuss her latest picture book Happy Birthday, Bunny! with us. She’s a prolific picture book author and some of her highly acclaimed books include All the World, A Sock is a […]
Part II – Picture Book Posts for Hen and Ink Literary
Good morning! Click HERE for Part II of my recap from the 17th Texas Book Festival on picture book advice at Hen & inkblots. This post Language Serves the Story highlights advice from authors Liz Garton Scanlon and Candace Fleming. I hope you enjoy! Let me know what resonates? Do you have any revision tricks […]
Texas Book Festival 2012
Every year the Texas Book Festival and their committees work tirelessly to bring a spectacular line-up of authors and illustrators to entertain and inspire Texas families and 2012 is no different. On Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th, thousands of families will descend on downtown Austin to partake in the 17th annual literary event. […]
Why We Write for Children
At this time in the season, I always find myself sitting back and reflecting about the many things I’m thankful for such as my family, air in my lungs, a roof over my head, words in my head and memories to fill my heart. I’m also thankful for the wonderful writing community I belong to […]