Category Archives: writing notes
Snowman and Friends
This time of year, when the words won’t come, the plot is stuck, and my character won’t do what I want him to do, I go outside to play in the snow. It helps me think. And this winter, I’ve … Continue reading
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Gorgeous Cardinals
And here are the cardinal pictures I’d taken at Cindy’s house during the writing retreat. You should have seen me! Sitting *under* a high top table, camera sticking out a slightly open window, while Mona and Cynthia typed away (Cindy … Continue reading
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Snowy Owl Photos
So imagine this – it’s a gray, gray Saturday. But I’m lucky enough to be sitting inside a warm, sunshiny colored room, writing away with friends, Cindy and Mona. Around three o’clock, we all sat back and commented on what … Continue reading
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Bear Research for Cooper’s 4th Adventure
Last October, before the Gray Wildlife Park could close, I called and arranged for a Photographer’s Pass. This, they assured me, would allow me behind the scenes to see the black bears, up close and personal. I wasn’t exactly prepared … Continue reading
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Writer’s Camp and Schmooze 2015
Every year, I look forward to hosting my writer’s group to a working weekend here at Poland Spring Campground. Fall is the time when I transition from primarily working on campground “stuff” to digging into writing projects. So meeting with … Continue reading
And Winner Of The Giveaway Is . . .
Today, I took all the names, of all the teachers and librarians who entered the contest, and brought them to my classroom. Mrs. Shanning was nice enough to let me hijack some of our Writing Block time so our students … Continue reading
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A Visit To Lake Region Book Club
Back on June 3rd, I visited Lake Region’s After School book club. Paula had contacted me to say they’d just finished reading Mystery of Pine Lake, and could I share the inspiration behind the series? Could I? It’s my favorite … Continue reading
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Fox Kit Research
The manuscript for Mystery of the Missing Fox might be in my editor’s hands for review, but that doesn’t mean the research stops. Especially when it involves fox kits. Truth be told, even without the story, I’d be researching them. … Continue reading
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Contest Winners!
Sorry it took so long to post the winners, but the campground store was hopping busy today! After the long, long winter, it felt awesome to have so many campers and readers in the building. First, I’d like to say … Continue reading
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First Loon Sighting for 2015
Yesterday, as I walked the red-blazed trail through the campground and along the shoreline of Lower Range Pond, I looked out over the water and gasped! My loons were back! The ice had only been out for a day! … Continue reading
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