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Exciting News!
In mid-December 2024 I signed a publishing contract! Happy Dancing Time! More news to come when the Illustrator is officially announced.
jfs32563
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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THANKFUL!
I am shocked at how quickly this year has flown by. And today, I paused long enough to realize I have not added even one  blog post for...
jfs32563
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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2023 Spring Fling Kidlit Contest
One of my favorite childhood memories took place on May 1st, also known as May Day, when I was 5 or 6 years old. My next-door neighbor...
jfs32563
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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#50 Precious Words Contest
Writing a story for children with a beginning, middle, and end, using only 50 words, is a big challenge and lots of fun! I would like to...
jfs32563
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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My Valentiny Story!
The 8th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest results were announced yesterday. I didn't make it into the winner's circle, but it was fun...
jfs32563
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Saturday Haiku
The joys of picture book and middle-grade novel writing are many, and the revision process can sometimes be joyful as well, especially...
jfs32563
Feb 4, 20231 min read
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Saturday at the Bark Park - Haiku
This morning I took Moose for a romp at the local dog park. I knew I didn't need to worry about what I was wearing or how messy I looked...
jfs32563
Nov 5, 20221 min read
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Switch Witch Swap
Its time for the 12th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest, sponsored by Children's Author Susanna Leonard Hill. I'd like to say a great...
jfs32563
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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My #HaikuSaturday 10-5-22
I love the poetic form of Haiku because I don't have to be great at rhyme or meter to pull it off, and it's fun! Today I wanted to write...
jfs32563
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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#FallWritingFrenzy Contest 2022
I usually like to write funny stories for kids and never thought I would ever write a scary tale, but inspired by this contest I decided...
jfs32563
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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