Inklings

“Tell me about your day—but make some of it up.”

That was my granddaughters’ favorite prompt when they were little. It opened the door to all kinds of magical thinking: a school bus ride that detoure...

If you're writing stories for children, have you considered involving the children you love in the creative process? There are so many benefits to be gained, for them and for you. 

I never set out to...

Sometimes, the best creative partnerships spring up in the most unexpected places. For me, it began in Tennessee, where my family had gathered to celebrate my brother’s wedding. 
 
At the time, I was on...