I’ll Be Speaking at
MONTICELLO, NY On Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. I’ll be speaking at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.”Touching the Surface” is available to check out at the E.B. Crawford Public Library. And I’ll be...
View ArticleSchool Visits, Book Club and Conference Presentations in 2014
School Visits, Book Club and Conference Presentations in 2014 I’m very excited to be attending the 2014 Annual SCBWI Winter Conference in NY! If you’re a writer, this is a great place to learn about...
View ArticleSpring into Awesome Book Events!!!!
The nice weather is almost here!!! Along with sunshine and green grass, I’m also looking forward to being part of the Hudson Children’s Book Festival!!!!! This event is loaded with incredible...
View ArticleBusy, Busy, Busy!
I’ve been wonderfully busy attending book festivals, school visits and librarian events. Thank you to everyone who hosted me. I’ve been having so much fun meeting so many new enthusiastic readers. It...
View ArticleIt’s Summer!
It’s summer…but I got my first back to school catalogue this week. *shields eyes and whines* I’m not ready for that. What I am ready for is the LA SCBWI Conference!!! I’ll be heading out on 7/30 and of...
View ArticleHAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Hope your 2016 is off to a great start. If you’re anything like me, January is the kick-off to some quality writing time. And I’m also already starting to anticipate the 2016 SCBWI NY Conference…...
View ArticleThe Alice Curtis Desmond Award and the 8th Annual Millbrook Book Festival
I’m so stinking excited. I’ve been asked to be the recipient of the Alice Curtis Desmond Award, given by the Desmond-Fish Library at their Annual Associates Awards Dinner. I’ll be receiving the award...
View ArticleJoin me for B-FEST!!!!
JOIN ME FOR A WEEKEND OF BARNES & NOBLE B-FEST!!! Happening in Stores Nationwide June 10–12 This June, hundreds of authors will appear at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide for B-Fest™ and I’m...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!!!!
Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays. Here’s the back of my holiday card this year… May your 2017 be filled with music, love and pride–and some really fabulous books.
View ArticleNEW! Common Core Curriculum Guide
I’m thrilled to announce I now have a Common Core Curriculum Guide for TOUCHING THE SURFACE… Exploring the Authenticity, Originality, Tenacity, and the Community of Being a Writer (Prepared by Debbie...
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