Here's Why...

I'm not worried about future generations...Well, okay, I am...

BUT not so much after today.

These first and second graders at Dorsett Shoals Elementary in Douglasville, GA, renewed my faith that children ARE our future.

First graders understood the concept and wanted to know about book publishing! Who knew?!?

And they asked detailed questions about how I illustrated Wendel Wordsworth: No Words for Wendel. So I told them. At times I was sure I'd lose 'em, that their big eyes would glaze over. But, hey, I had a hard time staying ahead of the curve with these kids.

So, let's give a big shout-out to parents and teachers who invest time and a whole lot of energy on children entrusted to their care and well-being.

Okay, my granddaughter is still, let's face it, the most exceptional child ever created. But I guess there are actually kids out there who run a very close second!

There's A Light, A Certain Kind of Light...

You meet someone and it just clicks. That's how it was the first time I met Sybil Rosen, about a year ago. She's an award-winning author, screenwriter, playwright, and amazingly warm, sincere, talented and giving woman.

She spoke again at our local writers’ meeting yesterday in Carrollton GA. Her book Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley having just been released by UNT Press in September, she shared with us a bit about both the experience of writing the book and having it published.

I encourage each of you to Google Sybil Rosen and get a sense of her accomplishments. I would also urge you to take a moment to look at where it is in your life, in your person, in your being and embrace that place where you carry your light.

We all have it. Some of us just emit it a bit more than others.

Thanks to Sybil, yesterday was a little brighter. And today…

It's My Life

Bon Jovi sings about it. Life. Well, this is my new life. Book fairs and conventions. And oddly enough, I love it!

Not so much the concrete floors, which are hard on WOOFer feet and legs. But I love, love, love meeting new people!

Who knew a writer could come out of her shell and enjoy interacting with people...instead of putting words on paper (or computer), forming words in her mouth and speaking them. Maybe it's the instant gratification thing.

I don't know, but it has quickly become one of my favorite things. People are fascinating and basically share the same needs and wants. Who knew?

And sometimes they actually buy a book or two.

Sweeeet.