The Nature of Small Birds
A funny thing about stories--within ten minutes of starting a good one (whether reading a book or watching a show), I’m compelled to find out what happens to the protagonist as soon as possible. I’d be perfectly fine without meeting said hero or heroine, but once I’m hooked, I’m not satisfied until the tale ends. No...
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At the beginning of each middle school and high school writing class, I ask my students: “If writing were a food, what kind of food would it be and why?” Here are some answers I’ve received: Writing is like spinach. It’s good for me but I hate it. Writing is like pizza. I enjoy it but it depends on the...
Trailer for A Hundred Magical Reasons, a novel
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