Writing

2023 Kids' Choice KidLit Writing Contest Rules and Info

Happy New Year, friends! I hope all of your dreams come true this year and that you feel the excitement of new possibilities and new...

Announcing the 2nd Annual Kids' Choice KidLit Writing Contest

Hello, friends!! Did you start to think you may never hear from me again? Have you wondered why I've basically dropped off the face of...

The Last KidLit Holiday Dance Party!

Hello, friends! I cannot believe that we are coming upon the end of the year. For me personally, this year seemed to zoom by. Lots of...

How I Got My Book Deal and Started Writing Middle Grade

Hello friends! Welcome back to the dear old blog. I'm sorry that there haven't been any Tuesday From The Trenches posts recently. I've...

Spring Fling Kidlit Contest: The Honey Hunt

Happy Spring, friends! I was glad to squeeze in a moment to write a little something for the Spring Fling KidLit Contest hosted by...

A Christmas Treat For Mama

Thanks so much for stopping by to read my story! I had a lot of fun participating in Susanna Leonard Hill's Holiday Writing Contest. I...

A Santastic Treat

I was pretty on the fence about participating in Susanna Leonard Hill's Holiday writing contest... as you can see by my lack of posts on...

Halloweensie Stories

I adore Halloween. It's such a fun holiday and I love making a big deal of it for my kids. Though I should probably specify... I love all...