Okay, this one requires some explanation. It might not look like an obvious item to generate waves of gratitude; a marked up document with lots and lots and lots of comments (read: problems). But I have found–through the miracle of the internet–an incredible group of writers who take the time to not only make these […]

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Gratitude is a slippery thing; very hard to keep a grip on. One moment I am deeply grateful for how lovely my life is. The next I’m swearing a blue streak at the idiotic computer that won’t load. With a number of personal and family highs and lows I decided that I need to spend […]

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This is a fun road trip that the YA Highway folk have dreamed up (even if I wish I were traveling by jet pack. When are they coming? Seriously!) Today’s topic: What writing superpowers do you have? And what’s your kryptonite? Well that’s easy. My superpower is the same as many other writers, and it’s […]

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(source) This is not a subtle blog post. Nor is it about literature. Or my kids. Or publishing. It’s about a basic right that people all over the world fight for, are tortured for, are willing to die for. It’s a right that, in this country, over half the population DOESN’T BOTHER TO DO. That’s […]

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