by Rebecca | Sep 4, 2018 | book people, deepthoughts, fiction lessons, historical fiction, interviews, middle grade, news, podcasts, research, setting, talking about writing, The Last Grand Adventure, verisimilitude, writing
I love talking about writing about as much as I love writing (so, a lot). And I had a great time talking about historical fiction and the writing life with one of my “Write Nite” pals (and directly-across-the-street neighbor) Gabriela Pereira. We get into:...
by Rebecca | May 15, 2018 | books, eau de print, lets get physical, news, talking about writing, The Last Grand Adventure, this is how we read it
I had a chance to chat with Jeanne Kolker at the Wisconsin State Journal last week about The Last Grand Adventure and Amelia Earhart. It’s always a treat to see my book in my hometown paper! You can read the full article (and find out more Madison...
by Rebecca | Jul 6, 2017 | IRL, pairs well with a hammock, relax, sensory overload, setting, summertime, talking about writing, treat this post as evidence of procrastination, Uncategorized, wrap ups
I was reading a craft book recently in which Hemingway lamented how he struggled to write in summer–the hot, sleepy weather just didn’t work for him. For me, it’s the cold, dark days of winter when I feel blocked. Summer inspires me, and so far this...
by Rebecca | Mar 31, 2016 | Adventures in Bloggysitting, blog touring, contests and giveaways, guest posts, middle grade, MMGM, news, social media for the shy, Summer of Lost and Found, talking about writing, this is how we read it, treat this post as evidence of procrastination
March is Reading Month, and I am really excited to share in The Hiding Spot’s Growing a Reader series to celebrate it. I wrote about three of my formative reading experiences–which made me the reader and writer that I am today. You check out my post here,...
by Rebecca | Oct 8, 2015 | AASL, ALA, audrey and alice, authors, Class of 2K14, conferences, eventful, IRL, lets take this show on the road, libraries, news, Summer of Lost and Found, swag, talking about writing, teachers are the best
I’m going to AASL 2015 in Columbus! Friend and fellow Class of 2K14 author Gayle Rosengren and I are presenting on Friday, November 6 from 11:20-12:20 (Room C212). Here’s a little about our presentation: Making It Real, authors Gayle Rosengren and Rebecca...
by Rebecca | Nov 24, 2014 | audience, audrey and alice, AWESOMENESS, eventful, gratitude, IRL, lets take this show on the road, school visits, talking about writing, teachers are the best
Last week, I had a great time visiting St. Francis Academy in Union City, NJ. I talked with the fifth- and sixth-grade students about historical fiction, life in the White House, the writing process, and more. I was blown away by their insightful and interesting...
