jfs32563Apr 2, 20231 min read2023 Spring Fling Kidlit ContestOne 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...
jfs32563Mar 16, 20231 min read#50 Precious Words ContestWriting 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...
jfs32563Mar 5, 20232 min readMy 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...
jfs32563Feb 4, 20231 min readSaturday HaikuThe joys of picture book and middle-grade novel writing are many, and the revision process can sometimes be joyful as well, especially...
jfs32563Nov 5, 20221 min readSaturday 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...
jfs32563Oct 31, 20221 min readSwitch Witch SwapIts time for the 12th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest, sponsored by Children's Author Susanna Leonard Hill. I'd like to say a great...
jfs32563Oct 15, 20221 min readMy #HaikuSaturday 10-5-22I 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...
jfs32563Oct 2, 20222 min read#FallWritingFrenzy Contest 2022I 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...