A few years ago, my family went camping in British Columbia. We set up our trailer along Lake Okanagan and started exploring. The kids...

As the final post for 2017, I want to share three beautifully illustrated picture books that touched my heart. Each one involves winter,...

When I first decided to write a PPBF post on this book, I didn't realize how often my life imitates art. Instead of getting right to it,...

In this busy season of cleaning, baking, decorating, shopping, and wrapping it's important to find time for yourself. Why not take a...

First, congratulations are in order. The winner of the signed Finn Finds a Friend is: Julie Rowan-Zoch Sometimes when you least expect...

While writers are often told to ask "what if?" or mash together two unlikely things, I find it interesting that Jenna's husband spurred...

I love when seemingly simple picture and board books offer the potential to teach a science lesson, open a world of understanding, or...

I have so enjoyed reading all the 100-word stories that our community has created. What an amazingly, talented group of writers and...

I love book launches! Not only do I get to meet fellow authors, but they are usually held in one of the happiest places on earth -...

WOW! my 100th blog post is an entry into Susanna Hill's 100-word writing contest. What are the odds of that! Susanna Leonard Hill, is...