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Drawing with Artists

I need a dragon that looks surprised. Can you do that? I… wasn’t sure what to do with this. I knew the kind of thing I wanted, but I’d never really worked with an artist before. Okay, that’s not entirely true. Sorry. I’ve worked with artists for all our covers. Overall, it’s been a positiveContinue reading “Drawing with Artists”

The Vital Importance of Writing Ahead

Oh, you want to write and publish six books a year? It can’t be done. What’re you thinking? No one can live at that speed, particularly if you’re not a full-time writer! Sure, some people can write that fast, but they have a whole staff of people working with them, and probably a few ghostContinue reading “The Vital Importance of Writing Ahead”

Best. Christmas. Gift. Ever.

I was the gift this time. A dad contacted me. “My girls have read Madelyn two or three times each. Could we do a video call, as a Christmas gift to them?” I agreed, delighted. We arranged the call for the Saturday before Christmas. The girls came prepared. They had scads of questions for me.Continue reading “Best. Christmas. Gift. Ever.”

This is the End.

…Or the beginning? Last time I wrote about the need to continue learning. And I’ve been concentrating a lot on learning the last month especially. And one of the things that keeps coming up: You need to manage your time. This isn’t some big secret. I manage my time every day. I set aside timeContinue reading “This is the End.”

Time to Give Up?

Is it time to switch things up? I’ve been concentrating on middle grade fiction for the past two years. I’ve got one six book series complete, and the second will be complete by the May 2024. (It’s all written; just releasing once every six weeks.) I think they’re quality products. Solid character work and plotting!Continue reading “Time to Give Up?”