The Raindrop Who Couldn't Fall is now on Amazon!
Yesterday I was thrilled to see that The Raindrop Who Couldn't Fall is finally on Amazon! Here's the book trailer in case you haven't seen it yet :)
3 Ways to Hook your Reader with Your Very First Line
My favorite mug features first lines of classic books.
I am an invisible man.
Marley was dead to begin with.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
Each of these lines draws me in and makes me want to read more. Richard Peck said: “You’re only as good as your opening line.” How do we keep our readers intrigued and wanting more?
Continue reading on writer's rumpus here.
ALL ABOUT SUBMISSIONS Q & A: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR MANUSCRIPT IS READY TO SUBMIT?
My friend Alayne Kay Christian collected a group of writers to answer submissions questions every month. I'm privileged to be part of this group. Find my answer to the above question here.
Library Story Time!
When I arrived at the library today, I was greeted by my favorite librarian and this flower.
What a wonderful way to start my first library story time! I was apprehensive about this story time because I didn't really publicize it. Would anyone show up? Would it be just me and my five kids bonding over a book we've read gazillions of times?
I was happily surprised to have a room full of people, some that I knew and many that I had never met. We read about Plink. We talked and sang and played games. I even sold one book! Success!!!
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