June 8, 2017
Compost and how to end a story
I have been doing some school workshops lately, through the StoryBoard program and Byron Writers Festival. I love this work, more than I can say. To be surrounded by kids burning to create...
June 1, 2017
Writing is a Communal Act
I recently finished Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down The Bones, and really, I could quote every chapter. But I am going to start here, at chapter "Writing Is A Communal Act". Several friends and students have said to me that they avoid reading other books, when they are...
May 27, 2017
Archie and the Bear launch, The Little Bookroom
Last Sunday, a bunch of bears and children (and parents) gathered at The Little Bookroom for a teddy bear's picnic, and a lot of Archie and the Bear fun! Thank you to Leesa and her wonderful parents for hosting this fabulous day. Happy Birthday, Archie and...
May 15, 2017
North American rights bought by Clarion Books
I am very excited to announce that North American rights for Archie and the Bear have been bought by Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt! Books will be released Fall 2018. ...
May 15, 2017
Crochet an Archie Bear Hat and win a signed copy of the book!
My clever friend Hannah Lea at Our Little Flower Farm has developed an Archie hat pattern to celebrate the release of Archie and the Bear. To win a signed copy of the book: 1. crochet a bear hat using the pattern 2. post your photo on social...
May 7, 2017
Archie and the Bear Newrybar Party!
We had so much fun this weekend, celebrating Archie and the Bear with a pile of kids at Newrybar Merchants. The sun smiled upon us, and gorgeous yellow blossoms bloomed in the trees. Gosh, it was perfect. I introduced Archie, and read David Mackintosh's words about...