I am happy to announce that I’m going to be teaching another class for WOW! Women On Writing. I am super excited about this class because it is about one of my new favorite loves–SOCIAL NETWORKING–and ways to use it as a writer. So, here are the details: SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR AUTHORS: TWITTER, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN [...]

The winner of Not Just Spirited by Chynna T. Laird is. . . ELYSE! Congratulations to Elyse! Enjoy this wonderful, hopeful, and inspirational memoir. If you or someone you know has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), then don’t miss Chynna’s interview on Wednesday. She provides several resources and lists for parents and teachers as well as [...]

Today I’m participating in a mass blogging! WOW! Women On Writing has gathered a group of blogging buddies to write about family relationships. Why family relationships? We’re celebrating the release of Therese Walsh’s debut novel today. The Last Will of Moira Leahy, (Random House, October 13, 2009) is about a mysterious journey that helps a [...]

by whiskymac www.flickr.com A squirrel is certainly a maniac–especially when a boxer puppy is chasing it up a tree. Happens in my yard all the time! On this Maniac Monday, I thought I would act a bit like a maniac myself and do some shameless plugging of an on-line writing course I am teaching for [...]

Thank you for stopping by “Read These Books and Use Them” today. Author Ann Whitford Paul is with us today on her blog tour, and we have a real treat for you! **LEAVE A COMMENT below by Tuesday, June 30, 8:00 p.m. CST, for a chance to win either Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide [...]