Turtles All the Way Down: Book Review

Title: Turtles All The Way Down Author: John Green Publisher: Dutton Books Copyright Date: 2017 “You remember your first love because they show you, prove to you, that you can love and be loved, that nothing in this world is deserved except for love, that love is both how you become a person, and why.” (Green 283)Continue reading “Turtles All the Way Down: Book Review”

Lesson From an Aspiring Author: YA Seminar

Last weekend my chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) hosted authors Kelly Barson and Mindy McGinnis. The topic for the day was characterization in YA and Middle Grade fiction. It was such a fun time at the Upper Arlington Library surrounded by writers and illustrators from all points in their professions.Continue reading “Lesson From an Aspiring Author: YA Seminar”

Another Short Story: Tragedy in Times Square (Part 1)

As part of my commitment to fiction writing this month I joined an online critique community. With my membership to the group I get to submit one short story per week to receive feedback. I am so excited about having this weekly opportunity to hear from professionals in the field. I also have access toContinue reading “Another Short Story: Tragedy in Times Square (Part 1)”

TBR Summer 2016

Words cannot adequately express how excited I am to make a dent in my To-Be-Read list this summer. I’ve been working my way through a 24 Book Challenge this year and as of late have also fallen in love with The Selection series and plan to intersperse that reading with my book challenge. Here isContinue reading “TBR Summer 2016”