Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Legacy

I recently took a trip to Missouri and loved it. See my article on Laura Ingles Wilder for Missouri Life:

"No matter what age, readers look for the same qualities in books: a compelling plot, interesting characters, vivid imagery, and a genuine page-turner. You hate to read the last page because the characters have become friends.

After more than 80 years, Laura Ingles Wilder’s Little House books have continued to be compelling. But why?"

To read the full article, click here.

Intro to the Writing Life

An excerpt from my recent North Jackson Magazine article, "Intro to the Writing Life" : 

"Being published is easier than you might think. Here’s how to go about it. 

People write for many reasons — and have various reasons for never putting pen to paper. Do you ever wonder how great writers of the past wrote in long hand, without the use of a spell  checker — yet still turned out manuscripts that have stood the test of time? Or do you believe the myths that steal your self-confidence and keep you from publishing? 

Writing for magazines is an excellentway to access more readers than most book authors are able to reach in a life-time. Are you interested in finding these numbers?"

To read the full article, click here.