That First Step

12.08.2010

There’s this scene in one of the Indiana Jones movies where our hero has to cross a gorge, only there’s no bridge. One step, and he’s a goner. That’s how I feel about writing sometimes—no bridge, no path, no way across. Then I remember the rest of that scene when Indie—after much inner conflict—musters the [...]

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Dear Elizabeth Zimmermann…

09.08.2010

Today, 8/9/10, would have been Elizabeth Zimmermann’s 100th birthday. If you’re a knitter, this is a day to celebrate a woman who gave so many of us permission to knit. And like many others, I owe her so much… I learned how to knit by watching my mother when I was around seven. It was [...]

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We Interrupt This Blog . . .

06.08.2010

What a lovely surprise! I found this award in my inbox this morning. Thank you so much Anne! Such a nice way to end such a long week. In keeping with The Circle of Friends Award rules, let me: pass this award on to five other bloggers, provide you with a link to their blogs, [...]

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The Tug of War Between Literary and Commercial…

05.08.2010

There’s been some talk lately around the kid lit blogs about literary fiction versus commercial. Although nearly impossible to define—and let’s not forget how subjective that definition would be as well—literary fiction is perceived to be more quiet, lyrical, and character driven, where commercial fiction is plot driven. Fine. But is one better than the [...]

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