To mark Swirl and Sparks’s 12th anniversary this month, I’m excited to launch a magical new corner of the website... The Imagination Vault has officially opened its doors! This easy-to-access space is where I’ll be storing all the Mini Wonder Prompts and Mighty Activity Sparks I share on Instagram—so you can revisit them anytime you need a little creative boost. Whether… Continue reading Unlock Your Creativity: Explore the Imagination Vault
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Moonlight Summer Reading
As July comes to a close, it's time to wrap up my Story Swirl series. This project was so much fun to brainstorm and research... and this last book will leave you wishing you could read under the moonlight every single night! Middle Grade Book: The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Newbery Medal Winner)By Kelly… Continue reading Moonlight Summer Reading
This is Your Sign to Time Travel through Middle Grade Books
It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come. Sometimes it feels like we’ll never reach our goals. We see the accomplishments of others and wonder what’s taking us so long. We see how much road is ahead of us, but seldom take the time to look back and see where our road trip began…how far… Continue reading This is Your Sign to Time Travel through Middle Grade Books
Be Brave. Trust Something Unbelievable.
If you want to succeed. We all have goals. Many of us (if we’re lucky) even have lofty ones. Unbelievable ones. The type that most reasonable people would scoff at. But again, if we’re lucky, we are not most people. We don’t shy away from believing that the impossible can really happen for us or… Continue reading Be Brave. Trust Something Unbelievable.
Introducing: Story Sparks…with a Tiny Spark, Soft Return
Hello friends! ✨ It’s been a little while. Sometimes, we need to step back to breathe… to dream… to wonder. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. I’ve spent the past few months quietly refilling my creative well—taking walks, reading magical stories, and scribbling what ifs in the margins of notebooks. I’ve also been cheering on writer friends, celebrating… Continue reading Introducing: Story Sparks…with a Tiny Spark, Soft Return
My Querying Journey to Representation 2.0
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of gratitude, that my second querying journey is finally over after 3+ years, I thought I’d share my journey, my stats, and my number one tip to find a literary agent in the current publishing landscape. Because querying can be so demoralizing. But it doesn’t have to be!… Continue reading My Querying Journey to Representation 2.0
Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
Well, let’s just file this post under Things I Didn’t Expect to Happen, shall we? I am beyond thrilled, and to be honest a little stunned, that I have news… Ahhhh I’m so happy share that I am (once again!) represented by Rebecca Angus, my former literary agent! I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Rebecca… Continue reading Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
New Team Building Activity: HUMAN BULLDOZER!
Hey there! With September here and the new school year fully underway, I thought it would be a great time to begin launching new team-building activities. First up: the Human Bulldozer! I love this one because it's high energy and gets kids brainstorming & working together towards a common goal. Perfect for sports teams, Odyssey… Continue reading New Team Building Activity: HUMAN BULLDOZER!
Unleash Your Inner Student: Kickstart Your Writing Goals This September
Hey writing friends! Please tell me you’ve stocked up on pencils, notebooks, and folders. Assure me that you’re ready to take on September with fresh stacks of index cards and post-its. Nothing says, I’m ready to get back into a writing routine, like old school back-to-school supplies. Even if you write in Scrivener. Even if you write… Continue reading Unleash Your Inner Student: Kickstart Your Writing Goals This September
Have an Ah-ha Moment: Discover Your Human Design Type
Yesterday, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts, The Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher, and my mind was blown. The topic she covered unlocked something in my mind and I knew I had to share it with you. It’s called Human Design. Centered around five energy types, it’s a system based on both ancient and… Continue reading Have an Ah-ha Moment: Discover Your Human Design Type