Interview With Author and Musician Joni Klein-Higger
Joni Klein-Higger is a children’s book author, songwriter, and musical theater playwright. Her children’s musical Recycle was just released by Guardian Angel... Read More
What Is A Text Set And How Can Having One Benefit An Author?
A text set is a collection of materials to supplement the study of a topic, a picture book, or a novel. A... Read More
Summertime’s Calling Me!
My writing life has been derailed this week by a visit from the Crown Prince, aka my son, Alex. Alex came home... Read More
Orlando SCBWI Conference Review
The Orlando conference was held on Disney property at The Dolphin. I snapped the above picture just outside my bedroom window. I... Read More
My Debut Year In Review!
THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL recently won the Crystal Kite Award for the Southeast Region. That was the perfect way to end... Read More
THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL WINS THE CRYSTAL KITE AWARD FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION!
I am thrilled and amazed that my book won the Crystal Kite for the southeast region, (Florida, Georgia, SC, NC, and Alabama).... Read More
A Crystal Kite Finalist!
The Ballad of Jessie Pearl is a finalist for the Southeast Region’s Crystal Kite Award. Other finalists include: Anubis Speaks by Vicky... Read More
Looking for the History in Historical Fiction
When presenting to students and teachers about my book, The Ballad of Jessie Pearl, I always mention Jim Murphy’s non-fiction title, Invincible... Read More
The ALAN Review: A New Voice In Historical Fiction
Here’s a selfie of me holding the Winter 2014 issue of The ALAN Review: On pages 62-65 is an article about me... Read More
North Carolina Reading Association Conference 2014
On March 18th, I led a workshop at NCRA called, “A Writer’s Toolbox and How to Apply It In the Classroom.” Here’s... Read More