‘A Box Story’ by Kenneth Kit Lamug: The Review

Kenneth Kit Lamug is a trend setter. Sure, the habit of children playing with and/or in boxes has existed for ages. But if my 18 nieces and nephews have taught me anything, it’s the boxes that house their precious (and expensive) toys that they play with. What Kenneth’s magnificent book proposes, is that a box … Continue reading »

REPOST: How to: When writers want authors to Guest Blog…

While speaking at the wonderful Whidbey Island Writers Conference this past weekend, I was asked a question: “If you’re not a literary agent, how do you get an author to agree to appear on your blog?” Oooohhhh. It struck me that it must seem MUCH harder than it actually is to interview an author for … Continue reading »

a word on creativity…

“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.”-Rita Mae Brown Often times I find myself standing at the edge of a cliff. Arms out, eyes closed. Although I can feel the exhilaration of the decision I am about to make, there is always a bit of hesitation. But falling … Continue reading »

The world needs people who’ve come alive!

Before I begin. Watch this trailer: Are we feeling the gravity of the world that we are a part of? I’m not talking about this universe (or multiverse, according to the geek Bree that I am), I am talking about the publishing industry. The literary world. Are we understanding the GRAVITY of this beautiful world … Continue reading »

Operation Virtual Agent #4

MACABRE picture books! Sweet music to my ears. Let’s talk about it. Thanks Jen! Hope to hear from you again… Continue reading »

D.M. Cunningham has gone MISSING! Or, in my opinion has been kidnapped–Halloween Tree Chapter 19

I’ve received a very important and seemingingly dire email from The Creepings of Creeping Hills. D.M. Cunningham has gone missing. (Although I’m not too sure how much I trust the Creepings of Creeping Hills. They are a diabolical bunch.) However, they have found the last known footage of D.M.: I’ve been asked by the Creepings … Continue reading »

The Halloween Tree Ch 17-Addison and Avery Sign-off!

Aunt Kate gets a massage while she reads the Halloween Tree Chapter 17. Addison and Avery do their best to simultaneously make Kate’s life difficult and make her life bliss while she reads. I’m going to miss these girls, their incredible cuteness, and their commentary “It’s impossibly impossible!” Continue reading »

The Suns’ Mascot reads to us…The Halloween Tree Ch. 16

LOVING the voice and body language of this Halloween Tree reading. FEARING the gorilla mask. Let’s just say, I grew up in Phoenix, AZ and was once traumatized as a young girl by the Suns mascot… …that sounds a lot darker than it should. I just physically ran into him in a dark room of … Continue reading »

Ummmm yea…Halloween Tree Chapter 15

This is about as “experimental” as it gets. Let me set the scene. I decided despite the weather (roughly 48 degrees), that I would put on my wig and go fully clothed into the Puget Sound (my backyard) and read Chapter 15 mermaid style. Halloween Tree Reading FAIL. So you get the bathtub instead. And … Continue reading »

Inside the killer, thriller Chapter 14 of The Halloween Tree

Hahahaha. I just snorted. Noel. Knocks. It. Out. Of. The. Park. Get ready for some awesome AWESOME Thriller night reading. No one can save you from this beast about to strike. Let HC Noel thrill ya. (Nice jacket by the way, Noel. You’re the hottest bald, goateed, mustached, white MJ ever!) Continue reading »