Tag Archives: Writing and Illustrating

Seeking Scarlett

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Kathy Temean’s wonderful blog, Writing and Illustrating, features first page prompts critiqued by an amazing array of industry professionals.  Last month I submitted “Seeking Scarlett” which was among three pieces reviewed by Kate Sullivan, editor for Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. I … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Tale

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

It’s been several months since I was able to indulge in a Free Fall Friday at Kathy Temean’s fabulous blog Writing and Illustrating. June’s first page prompt was this delightful summer night swim scene from Nancy Cote, who happens to live here in Massachusetts. But … Continue reading →

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January 12 X 12 Challenge Complete!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I was sure that January would be a productive month once I signed up for the 12 x 12 in 2012 Picture Book Writing Challenge with Julie Hedlund. A friendly and powerful writing community is being developed in this group. For me, a real challenge … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Rilla’s Resolution?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

What happened to Rilla’s Resolution? It was critiqued by Dianne Ochiltree, author and freelance editor at http://www.ochiltreebooks.com. I am always excited and inspired by this extraordinary monthly challenge on Kathy Temean’s blog, Writing and Illustrating http://www.kathytemean.wordpress.com.  Again, I chose to submit something in prose … Continue reading →

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Rilla’s Resolution

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

The day that she both longed for and loathed was fast approaching. The Seaside Festival brought finned fairies and winged fairies together for one day of celebration each year. Rilla adored spending time with her land and air-dwelling cousins, but … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Pigeon Parade?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

What happened to Pigeon Parade?  It was reviewed by editor Heather Alexander of Dial Books for Young Readers!  I can’t say enough good things about this fun monthly challenge on Kathy Temean’s blog, Writing and Illustrating.   This was a great opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Parade

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

  I am so tired of living in this quiet, boring tiny town where nothing exciting ever happens. My mom says it is safe here. I say it is dreary and dull. My Great-grandpa was lucky to grow up in … Continue reading →

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What’s Happened to Eddie’s Tall Tale?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen was the featured author critiquing the first page picture prompt submissions on Kathy Temean’s “Writing and Illustrating” blog. My favorite book by Sudipta is “Hampire,” which features clever verse, interesting animal characters, and a great surprise twist ending … Continue reading →

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