Monthly Archives: May, 2014
Book Review: Junonia
Title: Junonia Author: Kevin Henkes Publisher: Greenwillow Books (imprint of Harper Collins) Date of Publication: 2011 Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: 4 out of 5 Brief Overview: Every February Alice Rice and her parents vacation on Sanibel Island, Florida, the week of her birthday. They stay in the same cabin, surrounded by the same …
Fear of Writing (Part 1)
I made the decision in October that I would retire from teaching in May in order to devote more time to writing. I now find myself retired and some days wondering what have I done?! While I love to write, I struggle with the concept of calling myself a writer: seems like awfully big shoes to …
Sunday Salon: May 25, 2014
Memorial Day Weekend is a time set aside to honor all those who bravely fought for the freedom and liberty that we enjoy in America today. I am beyond grateful for their sacrifice. It is also the unofficial mark of the beginning of summer. The city pools are now open (although the cool, damp weather …
Writing Seminar: Writing Lessons from the Front (Angela Hunt) – Part 4
This is the final part of a four part series which reviews Angela Hunt‘s Writing Seminar for HACWN on Saturday, April 26th. Part 1 focused on the Plot Skeleton, Part 2 focused on Character Development and Point of View, and Part 3 focused on Evoking Emotion, Creating Tension, and Avoiding Weasel Words. Traditional vs Self-Publishing Angela …
Sunday Salon: May 18, 2014
Teaching: This week was a roller-coaster of emotions. I gave the last final of my career on Tuesday … posted the grades … and delivered the commencement speech at Friday’s graduation. And now… I am officially retired. While it has not really sunk in (after all, teachers typically have the summer months off) I am …
Stepping Stones Blog 