I wanted my launch party for KISSING SHAKESPEARE to be perfect. So, I put someone else in charge! My husband insisted he wanted to make the arrangements, and after joint planning, he did. Lucky for me, a dear friend of many years, Mary Ellen Kelly, stepped in to offer her help with set-up and clean-up. […]
Writing in the Digital Age
Recently I attended a symposium on digital publishing organized by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. I learned about the proliferation of e-books, POD, and apps, as well as interactive books and transmedia (multiple media). Lisa Rutherford from Coliloquy taught us about active fiction, and a new concept (at least to me) of “living books, […]
Chat with FLVS about Kissing Shakespeare
A few days ago I had my very first “appearance” related to KISSING SHAKESPEARE. I use quotes because it was a virtual gig. Back in early February, Jenni Newton of the Florida Virtual School asked me to be a guest speaker at their Shakespeare Festival. I hesitated, because my book isn’t out until August. But […]