Blueberries are ripe, raspberries are almost done, and any strawberries that I find in the patch seem like miracles. The basil is tall, some of it is going to seed. The carrots must be growing underground, I believe this because… Continue reading
It was cool, probably cold for Hanna who did all the running and Andrew who held the camera, but it was also perfect. I've never made a book trailer before. I think this would be an amazing project for a… Continue reading
It's amazing to me that almost five years after Dear Toni, was published that I am still hearing from kids who are enjoying the story. I love that Gene, Toni, Winn, and The Fly all continue to live on through… Continue reading
Some where along the way someone, or something, or some situation catches my attention. It's in moments like these that all my stories begin. Rarely do I know where these stories will end. What I have found fascinating is how an… Continue reading
Today I was working in a grade eight class and ended up sitting next to a young man who was quick to tell me that he couldn't write, just wasn't any good at it. And true enough if I were… Continue reading