Monthly Archives: October 2015

Kid lit is worth writing — and reading

Not long ago, I attended a small, informal gathering of fellow writers. We “talked shop” in the usual way: asked how each other’s projects were coming along, shared our hopes for our own projects, and discussed the woes of writing. … Continue reading

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Where has all the magic gone for Halloween?

The spirit of Halloween is alive and well in the Stroebel family. I’m not the one carrying the torch, though. This year, that honor belongs to Sarah and Katy. They’re determined to light a fire under the whole family. Now that … Continue reading

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