Pixie Dust was actually written earlier than my young adult novels that I began to market under the Small Towns, Big Ideas umbrella, but it shares some of the same ideas. When I re-read the book after letting it sit for several years, I decided that with some changes, I could be happy with it.… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Pixie Dust
Month: December 2014
My Favorite Book: Follow That Mouse
I love to travel, and long lonely roads are sometimes the best times to think about stories and to plug ideas together. One long drive on I-70 through the empty miles of Utah, the only distractions were the very infrequent roadsigns. But I noticed that “Ranch Exit” happened frequently, all on signs just like the… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Follow That Mouse
My Favorite Book: Golden Girl
We were traveling with our RV along the Mississippi River one trip, and camped at the water’s edge at the Delabar State Park. When we went into the little town of Oquawka, Illinois for supplies, I was enchanted by the small town with its boat dock, charming little churches, and the park where it celebrated… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Golden Girl