I have started building a library of books for my new son. Even though he is brand new, we read to him all the time,
Author: Alison Potoma
Alison Potoma writes quirky sci fi, fantasy and lgbtq+ books for readers of all ages. She is a middle school art teacher and drama director, amateur gardener and card game enthusiast. Alison lives in Derry, NH with her wife, son, and husky dog Koda.
Writing with Inanimate Objects
I just finished directing a Playwrights Festival with my middle school students. Since we can’t perform live in person this year, we decided to do
Book Reviews: Papa, Daddy, & Riley and Who’s Your Real Mom?
The Diverse BookFinder is a collection of children’s picture books featuring diverse story lines and characters. It is a comprehensive list, not necessarily a “must
Book Review: Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins
“As the summer draws to an end, and chilly nights become the norm;As the skies clear, and stars burn from lightyears away,telling stories of warriors,
How to Edit a First Draft
So you’ve finished the first draft of your new novel. Now what? *I recently finished a first draft of a new novel. Only took five
Screencastify for Authors
In the spirit of social distancing, I give you “How To Use Screencastify” for Authors. Screencastify is a simple way that you can make a
Find Your Joy
The past month or so has been pretty crazy around the world. You all know what I’m talking about, and I’m going to leave it
Using the Rhyming Dictionary
A few years ago I took up writing limericks for National Poetry Month. Writing a limerick a day is both fun and difficult. What helped
Book Review: The Paper Bag Princess
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and Illustrated by Michael Martchenko has to be my favorite fractured fairy tale. Published in 1980, in at
YA Book Review: Of Fire and Stars / Of Ice and Shadows / Inkmistress
Of Fire and Stars, Of Ice and Shadows and Inkmistress by Audrey Coulthurst all take place in a long ago faraway kingdom with magic –
Stay Organized with QueryTracker
For those of us in the query trenches. QueryTracker is a way for authors to search for literary agents and publishers, and keep accurate records
What Kids Can Teach Us About Writing for Kids
The past few months I have been revisiting a musical that I wrote about ten years ago, Jack and the Beanstalk, the Musical. I am
