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
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
The paperback version of Caminar releases today. Run out and grab a copy or two.… Read More
Always a joy when this arrives:
Especially when there are two pages to squeal about:
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Well. The title is misleading. Because frankly I do a lot of my writing by hand in notebooks wherever I happen to be. (Swim meets, soccer practice, dentist waiting rooms, etc.) But this is, at least, a photo of where I edit.
I keep some scrap paper under my … Read More
If you’re in a writing routine that needs some shaking up, go on over to Cynsations and see what I have to say about that.… Read More
For National Poetry Month!
Here’s another poem that I wrote almost a decade ago:
Gymnastics by Skila Brown
Hands reach,
clasp on tight.
Arms pop up,
no curves in sight.
Straight as a pencil
I fold right in,
make my air space
thin, thin, thin.… Read More
My critique group has started doing Monday morning writing prompts, which are a lot of fun. Last week, my friend Stefanie suggested we go here and get three random nouns. I got confidence, broom, and ice cream. And I decided to make them into a poem, since … Read More
Here’s a poem I wrote several years ago about my favorite creature in the sea:
“Jellyfish” by Skila Brown
I watch you as you
scoot and squish
your way around the tank,
Taunting me
with tentacles,
I want to grab and yank.
I press my hand
upon … Read More
Today a book is born.
Run out and buy a copy. Or three. Or seven.
If you’re an educator, I have an Educator’s Guide all ready for you right here.
I had the good pleasure of working with authors and poets Sarah Ellis, Sharon Darrow… Read More