Revolution by Deborah Wiles 22 Oct 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I recently heard Deborah Wiles speak at the SCBWI Orlando Conference, and was thrilled to get an autographed copy of... Read More
The Ballad of Jessie Pearl Featured on SCBWI Blog 30 Sep 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Lee Wind posted a very nice interview with me about winning the Crystal Kite Award for the southeast region. You... Read More
Remembering Cynthia Chapman Willis 19 Sep 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Cynthia Chapman Willis I worried when Cindy died about what would happen to her stories. Over the past couple of... Read More
Interview With Author and Musician Joni Klein-Higger 06 Aug 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Joni Klein-Higger is a children’s book author, songwriter, and musical theater playwright. Her children’s musical Recycle was just released by... Read More
What Is A Text Set And How Can Having One Benefit An Author? 01 Aug 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer A text set is a collection of materials to supplement the study of a topic, a picture book, or a... Read More
Summertime’s Calling Me! 26 Jun 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer My writing life has been derailed this week by a visit from the Crown Prince, aka my son, Alex. Alex... Read More
Orlando SCBWI Conference Review 12 Jun 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer The Orlando conference was held on Disney property at The Dolphin. I snapped the above picture just outside my bedroom... Read More
My Debut Year In Review! 19 May 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL recently won the Crystal Kite Award for the Southeast Region. That was the perfect way... Read More
THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL WINS THE CRYSTAL KITE AWARD FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION! 08 May 2014Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I am thrilled and amazed that my book won the Crystal Kite for the southeast region, (Florida, Georgia, SC, NC,... Read More