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A Little About Me

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5 Fun Facts

Writing for Kids

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For the past 10 years, I have been writing non-fiction articles as a feature contributor to Cricket Media, including AppleSeeds and FACES.  I love giving back & raising up within our kidlit community. I've enjoyed multiple I've opportunities as a guest panel speaker chatting about kidlit, including Girl Power Hour 2023 & 2022 #PBPalooza 2020,. I'm also a blog contributor and judge with Rate Your Story. Several years ago, I also co-created and launched a non-fiction/informational picture book summer contest, #SunWriteFun. The best facets of this contest are not only encouraging other kidlit authors, but making hosts of new friends!

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It's important to invest in one's craft. So for me, that means frequent trips to the library (read, read, read!) and keeping informed with the latest industry news. Over my career, I've taken lots of writing courses, always seeking to improve my craft. I'm also active in a variety of kidlit communities, where I exchange ideas, learn from peers, make new friends, and of course, grow with my storytelling! Here are just a few of my favorite groups and organizations:

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In no particular order, here are some absurd / interesting / fun facts about your's truly:

 

1) I really love writing contests! Not only participating in them, but supporting to them

and of course, creating them!
2)An ancient castle was once my playground.
3) I'd love to travel in my own TARDIS

4) I'm a weekend foodie who loves making trying all sorts of international cuisine
5) And I'm not the best at updating this site!

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And of course, I LOVE writing!
 

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