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On Good Critique Groups

Posted March 3rd, 2015 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

Today I want to talk about Critique Groups. Critique Groups are on my mind because I just got back from a wonderful few days away with the wonderful ladies who make up my Critique Group. We do this every year. I’m also thinking about Critique Groups because I’m reading through … Read More

Writing quote of the day

Posted February 10th, 2015 by Skila & filed under I read stuff, I write stuff.

“Honestly I have moments when I don’t even care if anyone reads this book. I just want to finish it.”

~ Amy Poehler’s Yes Please

Notable Books for a Global Society list

Posted January 27th, 2015 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

Yesterday, I found out Caminar has been selected for the 2015 IRA’s Notable Books for a Global Society list. Wow! Such an honor. This year’s list can be found here. There are some wonderful titles on that list, many of which I’ve read this year and enjoyed. Others–I’m off … Read More

Indiana SCBWI conference: Finding Common Ground in Diverse Characters

Posted January 13th, 2015 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

If you live close to the great state of Indiana and write for children and young adults–or maybe would like to start writing for children and young adults–mark your calendar now for a wonderful SCBWI conference coming to McCormick’s Creek State Park in March.

The brochure can be found here… Read More

What’s on my desk this week

Posted January 6th, 2015 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

I’m working on edits for my novel in verse due out next spring. And I’m using the coolest pen in the world to do so. (Thank you, Kristin!)… Read More

Fan Mail!

Posted December 22nd, 2014 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

I’ve gotten some wonderful emails from people all over the world who’ve read Caminar. It’s so encouraging and energizing to hear people saying kind things about something you’ve created. Last week, Candlewick forwarded along my first piece of fan mail–the actual letter in an envelope kind. And…it’s from Japan! How … Read More

What’s on my desk this month

Posted December 16th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I write stuff.

Okay – so it’s the floor, really. Because it’s so big.

Working on edits for the picture book that will be out in 2016. Loving these illustrations!! Wishing I could show you a better glimpse.

Soon…… Read More

Best Thing About Being a Writer

Posted December 9th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I take pictures, I write stuff.

You have to eat doughnuts.

For research.

And it’s a tax write-off.… Read More

Kentucky Book Fair

Posted November 18th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I take pictures, I write stuff.

I was lucky enough to attend the Kentucky Book Fair last weekend in Frankfort…

…where I had a little giveaway at my table for teachers and librarians. Megan Murray of Second Street School was the lucky winner of an audio copy of Caminar. Congrats, Ms. Murray!

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