St. Joseph
Last spring, I had the good fortune to retrace the steps of the Donner Party. This post is part of the story of my journey. If you want to begin at the beginning, go here first. Big thanks to the Indiana Arts Council for helping to make … Read More
Lacon
Last spring, I had the good fortune to retrace the steps of the Donner Party. This post is part of the story of my journey. If you want to begin at the beginning, go here first. Big thanks to the Indiana Arts Council for helping to make … Read More
Last spring, I had the good fortune to retrace the steps of the Donner Party. This post is part of the story of my journey. Big thanks to the Indiana Arts Council for helping to make this happen.
Setting Off
The Graves family left Lacon, Illinois, in the middle … Read More
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I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“You can tell your story any way you damn well please.
It’s your solo.”
~Jandy Nelson’s The Sky is Everywhere… Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Summer Days and Summer Nights edited by Stephanie Perkins
YA short story collection. Summer romance!! Loved so many of these. Especially Perkins’ “In Ninety Minutes, Turn North.”
This was such a fun read!!… Read More
The most common question I get asked when I’m talking to a school group or library gathering is this:
Where do you get your ideas?
When I get asked this question, I always worry my answer will be disappointing. Because here’s thing—ideas are everywhere! I have way too many ideas … Read More
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I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“If you don’t think a mental patient has the right to bring a sawed-off shotgun to the church where his ex-girlfriend is getting married, you’re part of the problem.” … Read More
I hope your summer was as relaxing as mine! School is back in session, and I’m lining up school visits now for the year. Please contact me at info (at) skilabrown.com for rates and availability.
Caminar is out in paperback!
And To Stay Alive is just a few weeks … Read More