SCBWI Summer Conference

July 30th, 2010

It’s that time again!  The SCBWI Summer Conference begins today and I am so excited to meet, greet, listen, learn, and enjoy the experience.  The SCBWI is one of the best resources out there for writers and illustrators in the kid’s book world and I cannot stress its importance enough.  I’m so lucky to live in Los Angeles, where I am a local for the summer event.  I know people travel from far and wide and I hope to see some of you there!

It’s my birthday and I’m paying it forward

July 14th, 2010

Hi everyone!  I’ve been completely remiss in updating this here blog lately, but it’s my birthday so no guilt today.  Instead I want to pass along some good karma and cheer up your week.  My fabulous friend and uber-talented writer, Katie, had me be part of a Pay It Forward challenge and now it’s your turn to join.  The basic idea is that the first four people to comment on my blog get a present in the mail in some not-too-distant future.  The only rule is that you then have to post the challenge on your blog/facebook/etc. and send out your own gifts.  The gifts can be anything big or small – Katie gave me the most awesome package of books and body lotion and mailing labels and love love love.  I want to make your life happy, too.  So even if you’re a stranger, post up a comment.  Ready?  Go!