This summer, at the International Literacy Association conference, I had the privilege of hearing Jane O’Reilly accept an award for her novel, The Notations of Cooper Cameron (CarolRhoda Books). I was so touched by her speech that I wanted to get to know her better. My wish came true when she sat in on the panel… Read more »
Katherine Marsh holds a dear spot in my heart for saying something incredibly encouraging to me, just at the time I truly needed to hear it. That she is generous and kind-hearted is not a surprise to anyone who has read her books. Once again, Katherine is being incredibly generous with Friend Friday readers. Though… Read more »
I had the pleasure of sharing a luncheon table with Juana Martinez-Neal at the International Literacy Association conference in July. I so wish we would have had more time to chat — but thankfully, our conversation lasted long enough for me to ask her to be a guest for Friend Friday. And even though she… Read more »
I had the pleasure of being with Diana Noble at a conference recently. We hit it right off and she didn’t mind my asking a favor at our very first meeting; she graciously agreed to participate in Friend Friday! Evangelina Takes Flight (Arte Publico Press), is her first novel and not only does it tell… Read more »
This is a first: a multi-generational blog post!! Instigated by the energetic Meg Ferrante. I wish you could all meet Meg in person. She is warm, witty and wise. We shared one weekend at a writer’s workshop eons ago and we have been buds ever since. That boggles the mind– with all the people we… Read more »
A huge admirer from afar, I had the great fortune of meeting Elly Swartz at nErDCampMI last summer. Despite the fact that she likes Twizzlers (this red licorice fan shudders at that thought!), she is charming, insightful and a darned good writer. I am so pleased to shine the spotlight on her latest book, Smart… Read more »
One month ago today, my dad slipped away for his tee time in heaven, surrounded by nearly all of his family (we’re talking 4 kids plus spouses, nine grandkids plus spouses, ten great grands, and one devoted wife). We’ve now celebrated his life with a room overflowing with people he’d touched — and teased!… Read more »
It is a genuine delight to host Suzanne Selfors today. She is practically a neighbor of mine, a mere ferry ride to the west away. She is a gracious hostess, fellow dog lover and a wonderful writer whose sense of joy and sense of humor shine through her work. Enjoy your visit with Suzanne as… Read more »
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! And you are very lucky, indeed, today because my guest is Julie Bowe. Sadly, she and I have never met in person; we have to be contented with a cyberspace friendship. I know from her work, however, that she and I would be very good friends indeed. Join me in… Read more »
At one point in our careers, Sundee Frazier and I shared an editor who suggested we meet. Our coffee shop visit flew by and, even though I don’t see Sundee as often as I’d like, I am grateful to consider her a friend. And it’s her fault that I bought a rock tumbler, something I… Read more »