"Train" That's my 'pet name' (all my stories have their own). But that's not good ...

I've got 350+ pages on my newest historical fiction and STILL NO TITLE. GRRRRRRRR.

Newport Rhode Island Mansions ... The Breakers and The Elms ... Oh My ... History talked to me all day ...

I have been lost in the early 19th century ... orphan trains, NYC tenements, Longview, Texas ... where am I? When am I???

Omaha Nebraska Borders #166 - HERE COMES Call Be Bear!! THANKS for the order!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks For Having Me, Tewksbury Elementary!

I had a wonderful time today visiting Mrs. Bristow's 3rd grade class and Ms. Grube's & Ms. Novello's 4th grade class.
They asked EXCELLENT questions and were a FANTASTIC audience. BRAVO!!

I told them where I got my ideas:

• My brain just works that way.
• I just want to know the whole story. So I make it up.
• History whispers to me all the time.
• Nothing is more interesting than real life.
• I've got a good imagination.
• Something I see will inspire me.
• God sends me a story.
• Something I read makes me want to write more.
• If you can tell the story, you might as well write it down.

I also gave them some writing tips:

• If it's boring to write about, it's probably boring to read about.
• Everyone hates to edit. Stop whining and just do it.
• Don't try to copy someone else. Develope your own style.
• I'm really sorry to tell you this. Practice really does make perfect.
• Learn to value feedback. It will only help you get better.
  

Do you remember what the TMIT were in writing?
The Two Most Important Things:

• An original voice.
• Good editing.

I'm visiting Tewksbury Elementary School today as a visiting author. WHAT FUN. I love all the questions and the enthusiasm!!!!