Nerves

Nerves

I am not a public speaker. At least that is what my brain tells me every time I get up on a stage. My heart palpitates, I forget everything I want to say and then I never quite remember what actually came out of my mouth. Talking to a group of kids does not bother me. My own children tell me that is because I never really grew up myself. But adults…talking to adults scares me. Recently I did a national Skype interview with Tim Knox and...

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My Unlimited Musical Talents- Just Joking!!!

My Unlimited Musical Talents- Just Joking!!!

So our girls are home for the summer and Blakely, the eldest, went to my desk and opened the middle drawer. “Um, Mom? Why do you have a Kazoo in here?” “Well…” I replied. And proceeded to tell her this story. I bought my lovely blue and green striped Kazoo at our local toy store before my last book event, Western Washington’s spring SCBWI’s Inside Story. I knew one of my fellow presenters; an exceedingly talented author by the name...

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Reviews, the Good the Bad and the Funny

Reviews, the Good the Bad and the Funny

Book reviews are always a tedious affair. I am lucky enough to have more positive reviews than negative and that is something today when everyone thinks they are a critic. Let me share three of my favorite questionable critiques, in hopes of making you laugh a bit too. If you are familiar with my writing you will know that the main characters in the Lakeview Novel Series are based off our three daughters and that I use their names for the...

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Oops – Whisper Teaser #2

Oops – Whisper Teaser #2

We are having a bit of cold front pass through the Pacific Northwest right now. Temperatures dipping into the teens. Lakes and ponds are freezing up. “Girls,” I said, “Stay off the lake if it ices over. Remember Elsie in Whisper!” “A…Mom?”  The real Halle replied, referring to the image I texted her earlier.  “Nice picture you sent us this morning.” I laughed. “Yes Hal,”  I...

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Mid Term Madness

Mid Term Madness

Oh my, what a busy week! I have spent roughly nine hours per day writing due to being on crutches after hip surgery. My editors and I finished the last of the Whisper edits, which is now off to the typesetter. I’ve been going over the last draft of my new middle grade pirate book before it goes to my editor, have finalized the title, for said book, and even started to work with designers on a cover. Things are really moving along and it is an...

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