Parent Swap by Terence Blacker

by | Apr 28, 2007 | Need to Read

I’d once thought of writing a book about two families who swapped kids, so when I saw the title of this book, I thought, “Old Slow Joe, missed the boat.” However, that’s not what this book is about, so you never know…any editors out there...

Tough Love by Joelle Anthony

by | Apr 28, 2007 | Uncategorized

Originally published in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Bulletin, March/April 2007 It’s very easy to fall in love with your characters, but it can be detrimental to your plotting. How many times have you heard a writer affectionately...

A Questionable Beginning by Joelle Anthony

by | Apr 28, 2007 | My Nonfiction

Originally published in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Bulletin, January/February 2005 Beginning an article with a question can be weak at best and a lazy habit at worst. Every time I sit down to write nonfiction a nice stream of catchy...