I met Mary Atkinson at Encore. We talked about her books and her writing career and then she offered to send me her books so
Category: Writing – Middle Grade & Young Adult
How I Discovered Writing Middle Grade Isn’t Scary
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Meet #kidlit blogger and debut author, Danielle Davis.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I found Danielle through her wonderful blog about picture books, “This Picture Book Life.” Her literary love is evident and I’ve been
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I’m a stickler for getting things right. Scientific or historical inaccuracies REALLY BOTHER me. On the outside I’m polite and forgiving, but inside? I rail
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