Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan Ballantine Books, January 2014, 496 pages Adult Historical Fiction about the author of Treasure Island and
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.
The Best Kind of Fan Mail
The second grade students at my school were required to do a book report on any fiction book of their choice. I was elated to
Confidence Is the Key
I feel it is not an exaggeration to say that many writers are what you would call introverts. The first time I went to my critique
Kids can read, yes they can! But where is their attention span?
As part of my library curriculum, March is “Spotlight on an Author” month. In the past I have read aloud many of the works of
Writing on Vacation
I am sitting in a busy ski lodge on Attitash Mountain in New Hampshire. The White Mountains are a beautiful place to visit for February
Creating Active Characters
Good character development is essential for a story to work. The more complex a character is, the more we want to spend time with the
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