Who says a children’s story has to begin “once upon a time…?”This beginning is so popular that even one of the most recognized sci-fi movies begins with a similar and widely known phrase. I’m thinking space samurai, blasters, evil emperors, and Frank Oz and James Earl Jones (the series can not be the same without […]
Category: The Writing Journey
“Choose Your Canvas” or “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Book Forms.”
My first writing interest was the novel. It is still my focus as a whole, though I have tried my hand at children’s stories and the children’s story is my first published work. It was not difficult for me to choose the novel as my preferred format. The longer build of the story appeals to […]
“I Have a Tale to Tell.” Or “The story. “
What made me decide to write Boys Will Be Boys? It is something I have felt strongly about for some time. These stereotypes of what makes a proper boy or a proper girl, or man or woman, have made my muscles tighten for years. The decision to write about this issue and to help children […]
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a writer, much less an authoress. At first, the closest I approached to actual stories was coming up with sequels to fiction I enjoyed…