Writing in the Classroom
A new teacher friend of mine recently asked for some practical steps to increase writing in her classroom. She said she was experienced with teaching essays of the “academic” sort, but her students weren’t naturally engaged, and the curriculum didn’t provide much room for creative writing. She also wasn’t confident about how to begin.
It’s my belief that students need to do far more writing than their teachers can ever read, and we’re cheating them out of some real fun and growth if we don’t provide them with chances to… Continue reading
Drawing: The Vault of Dreamers
The Vault of Dreamers
When I write, I see things, like this vault in The Keep of Ages.
Cookies to Bake
We have cookies to bake,
children to raise,
books to write.
We have leaves to rake,
neighborhood meeting minutes to type up,
homework to do.
We have parents to call,
dogs to walk,
bills to pay.
We have gifts to make,
devices to invent,
bones to set.
We have friends
who will suffer
and who won’t see
it coming.
We have new ways
to learn
for our tribe.
We have cookies to bake,
children to raise,
books to write.
Be Sure to Vote
Today’s
the
day.
Be
sure
to
vote.
My House is Quiet
Autumn in New England
My house is so quiet, my ears feel empty. The click of my keyboard is the loudest sound, and when I stop to idly scratch my face, the brushing sound of my sleeve is followed by the fainter brushing of my fingertip against my cheek. It’s a deep and steady quiet, made for concentrating.
I’m happy to be writing. Have I said that lately? Some days, I still can’t believe how lucky I am to have this work.
Grounded Cupolas
An autumn breeze drifts through the grounded cupolas of Fairfield Hills Hospital, invoking the voices of patients past.
Ari & Milo, my serial novel, is now up on Wattpad! I drew illustrations to go with each chapter, and best of all, it’s free! Because of problematic themes, this novel is for mature readers age 17+.
Book Trailer for Promised