Monthly Archives: June 2012
Writing Historical Fiction
People ask me how I write. Sometimes they want to know where I get my inspiration. Other times people ask what my writing schedule looks like. As soon as aspiring writers learn that I write historical fiction, they also … Continue reading
Historical Fiction: Today in History
I’m planning a fun new series for this blog–today in history! I was inspired by an older post on the blog All-En-A-Days-Work, which is written by a teacher whose students were interested in the sinking of the Titanic on the day … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews, Historical Fiction, Picture Books
What is Historical Fiction for Children? (Part One)
Defining Historical Fiction for Kids (Part One) Thank you, everyone, for voting on this week’s poll! Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia Machlachlan emerged as a surprising front-runner. (It is one of my favorites as well. Its gentle lyricism is hard … Continue reading
Favorite Historical Fiction for Children
Here is an impossible poll! I ask you to choose your favorite work of historical fiction for children from these ten choices (there are so many, but the poll software only allowed for ten) or enter your own! I’d love … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews, Historical Fiction, Middle-Grade Novels, Questions for You
Writing Historical Fiction for Children
Dear all, My publishers want to keep SUGAR a surprise so I can’t share any excerpts with you yet. However, I have been thinking about this blog, and the community that we’re growing. I almost always write works of historical fiction, for … Continue reading
Sugar
Last Friday, I completed my second novel for children. Hurray! The book is called SUGAR, and though I know I still have copyediting and final tweaking to look forward to, I can’t help but feel a wave of relief. I have, … Continue reading
Shout Out! Writing for Teens
If you write for teens, check out the blog at teenwritersbloc.com. Recently, one of the bloggers interviewed me on my novel Ninth Ward. Scrolling through their website, I saw that it contained many gems for those interested in young adult … Continue reading
Behind the Book
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, I visited a school in East Harlem where I was lucky enough to meet a classroom full of 7th graders that had read my book. Together, we wrote about the futures of Lanesha and … Continue reading
