Quotable Tuesday

Quotable Tuesday-Ze Frank

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on April 17, 2012

I don’t know Ze Frank. In fact, everything I just learned about him came from Wikipedia and Ted.com. But my friend Sam sent me this three minute video and Sam doesn’t like to waste my time. So when he said,… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on April 10, 2012

Today’s quote comes to us through a circuitous route. I am part of a listserve of Austin kidlit writers and illustrators. Recently someone posted a link to the Blue Rose Girl’s blog where Libby Koponen was musing about when it… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Ammi-Joan Paquette

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on April 3, 2012

Today at Quotable Tuesday, I am delighted to host Ammi-Joan Paquette, the author of the stunning NOWHERE GIRL, the delightful TIPTOE GUIDE TO TRACKING FAIRIES and soon the TIPTOE GUIDE TO TRACKING MERMAIDS. Joan was recently in Austin for the… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Kristine George

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on March 27, 2012

  Today at Quotable Tuesday, I am joined by the brilliant Kristine George. Kristine is the author of children’s poetry including EMMA DILEMMA, FOLD ME A POEM and my personal favorite HUMMINGBIRD NEST As a writer, she has many quotes… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Donna Jo Napoli

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on March 20, 2012

  Today at Quotable Tuesday I am very proud to host the illustrious children’s book author Donna Jo Napoli. I say illustrious because she is the author of so many wonderful books for children and young adults that they could… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Janice Scully

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on March 6, 2012

  Today’s quote comes us from my friend and fellow VCFA classmate Janice Scully. I adore Janice. I love her thoughtfulness. I love her poetry. I love that she was a practicing doctor. I love that grew up working in… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Cynthia Levinson

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on February 28, 2012

Cynthia Levinson Today I am thrilled to welcome friend and fellow Austin author Cynthia Levinson to Quotable Tuesday. Cynthia has written what I think will  become a seminal book in children’s literature. The book, We’ve Got A Job: The 1963… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-K.A. Nuzum

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on February 21, 2012

Today’s quote comes to us from my friend, fellow VCFA alum and author of the outstanding middle grade novel, The Leanin’ Dog, K. A. Nuzum. Before I get to her quote, I need to tell you a wee story. I… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Kelly Bennett

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on February 14, 2012

Today’s quote comes to us from my friend, fellow VCFA alum and author of many, many picture books Kelly Bennett. Kelly reminds me a lot of my oldest sister. Bright, sunny, forthright and fiercely protective of people she loves and… Read the rest!

Quotable Tuesday-Anne Westrick

Posted in A Writing Life, Quotable Tuesday on January 17, 2012

Today’s quote comes to us from my friend and fellow VCFA alum Anne Westrick. She is currently working with her editor on a revision of her YA novel, due to come out in 2013. I’ve read bits of that novel… Read the rest!