When I began writing, although I had the encouragement of family and friends, I was really writing alone. I didn’t have training, I simply wrote what was in me, I explored different genres, I wrote the kinds of books I liked to read, and I dreamed big dreams. I knew that other writers took creative …
Yes, I know it’s still a bit over a month before April’s A-to-Z Blogging Challenge begins, but each time I put another piece of my alphabet puzzle together, I get a little more excited about the whole thing. Searching out words that fit my theme has been like a treasure hunt (if only that pesky …
When I saw this book, it immediately said “Aubrey” to me (see my interview posted earlier this week) so it had to be the Perfect Picture Book this Friday. Title: The Legend of the Golden Snail Author/Illustrator: Graeme Base Publisher: New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010
Today I want to introduce you to a Wednesday Worthy whom I’ve known — online, at least — for several years. Her blog, and her writing style, have delighted me all that time, and it is a joy to introduce her to you. When you click on those magical words, “Read More,” you will be …
“Aubrey” and her blog-full-of-wonder — Wednesday Worthy Read More »
This is the third of a three-part series on the basics of copyright in blogging. Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this post should not in any way be construed as legal advice. I have done my best to educate myself in an informal way on the issue of copyright, and share what I …
Copyright and “Fair Use” in Blogging — Part Three: Your Own Content Read More »
The book I’ve chosen to highlight today for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday is a departure from my usual book choices focusing on some aspect of the arts. Instead, with Freedom to Marry Day coming up next week (this year on February 14th, coinciding with Valentine’s Day), I’m looking at something that more …
It is no coincidence, nor do I think it is too redundant, to post again this week about a jazz pianist (although Louise is so much more than “just” a pianist). When I was describing Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom last Wednesday, I remembered the first time I heard this mighty music played in person, …
In March, we will be venturing “Behind the Scenes” all month — I’ll be talking about various aspects of theatre, film, symphony, that we don’t always think about. What happens backstage? Who else is involved besides the actors or musicians? What do they do, really? I’m hoping to have a couple of interesting interviews, …
