I have to say this. I just have to. Even if it makes me sound like a big 'ole language snob (which I definitely can be. What do you expect from a writer? Not that I don't make a ton…
29Mar
27Mar
Okay, maybe not my only favorite, but it's up there. Meeting other authors - see, I can say other authors. I still can't believe that is my job title. I think it is SO cool when I get…
25Mar
My friend Hope brought up a lot of thoughts for me in her comment on my The Gospel According To Larry entry. I made a brief comment on disliking a main character (MC). Thing is, though I hadn't realized it…
24Mar
Real World Portfolios There has been some concern that since electronic art is so prevalent, people who work in traditional media may not have the same promotional advantages as those more digitally inclined. Well, I have good…
24Mar
I warned you this is called Brain Burps for a reason! As I await the exciting debut of my novel and am nearly apoplectic with anticipation, it's hard to concentrate on ANYTHING! So why not post something that will distract…
22Mar
It's always interesting to me when I like a book, but dislike the main character(s). The Gospel According To Larry is the perfect example of this. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading, but I…
21Mar
First I must brag. I MUST I tell you, because some threatening bad guy is standing behind me forcing me to post this message I just received: Who Hoots?" was one of my 8-year-old son's (and my) favorite books when…
16Mar
You know, I'm used to my readers - dare I say, fans - being babies through little kids. So hearing from teens is a very new and wonderful thrill. I signed up to a site I hadn't heard of before…
11Mar
I just got this email! How will I ever sleep again?! Dear Katie, URgr8 and Addy is 2! I just loved the book. Funny, fun, clever with depth and wisdom and a fews pangs, too. …
11Mar
I got a post this morning from one of my son's teachers and it made me LOL, which doesn't happen often when people send me things they think are funny. Enjoy! Every year, English teachers from across the country…
