A visit to the American Writers Museum at 180 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago with a fellow writer is the source of renewed inspiration and energy for writing and reading. The museum, which opened in May 2017, has a variety of exhibits including an entire room devoted to picture books with large displays of coverContinue reading “American Writers Museum in Chicago”
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It’s never too late
While visiting former colleagues last week, I saw this quote on the board in 7th grade. I’m a living example of this quote even though I’d never heard it before. Not that I wasn’t proud of my previous accomplishments, but the starting over part speaks loudly to me. I’ve always been a fan of F.Continue reading “It’s never too late”
“Speak” #Metoo
“He stares at me without talking. He is not as tall as my memories, but still as loathsome.” – from “Speak” The stories that are finally being told, some from several decades ago, are all different and yet somehow the same. A person in power or strength of some kind exerting that dominance over another.Continue reading ““Speak” #Metoo”
A Writer’s Life – a Nanowrimo reflection
I’ve immersed myself in writing over the last year, making connections and friends at conferences, retreats, and social media. My craft has improved along the way, as I have written three picture books and a novel. I’ve learned that revision can be painful but the finished product is better for it. I’ve described it asContinue reading “A Writer’s Life – a Nanowrimo reflection”
Laura Roettiger Books 