Time has slipped by a little too quick. I actually started this post back in December, but so much has happened I now find myself barely getting it finished before January ends. At the end of each year, I review the steps my business took and plan for any changes. It’s something every business owner […]
In one month, the WNY Children’s Book Expo will host 36 authors for a day of interactive presentations, story readings, and more.Sunday, November 6, 201610 am – 3 pmKleinhans Music Hall3 Symphony Cir, Buffalo, NY 14201Founded by Monkey See, Monkey Do…Children’s Book Store, the expo follows their mission “To foster a love of reading, spark […]
This weekend I am heading to Cortland, NY, for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop. I have been attending this event for three years, and enjoy the chance to learn new things. This workshop gives programs designed to teach women outdoor skills such as fishing, shooting, archery, hunting, trapping, outdoor photography, map and compass, survival, camping, […]
Smile, and say, “Cheese.” Tomorrow is Photography Day, and it’s time to get out those cameras, old and new, and get a few shots of whatever moment you want to capture.The ability to capture images permanently onto paper was a wonderful advancement over the laborious painted portraits of the masters. Seriously, who has the time […]
To all the father’s that changed the poopie diapers. To all the dads that showed us how to change a tire. To all the men that are great role models for the children in their lives. I want to wish you all a happy Father’s Day.
Okay kiddos. You think you have the knack of superior communication skills. How fast can you text your best friend? How many words per minute can you type on your Mac, your PC, or typewriter—if you even know what that last one is?Yeah, you could pick up the phone and call them. You could also […]
It’s spring and time for the 10th anniversary Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. This regional two-day event that brings booksellers, authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists, poets, and other cultural workers (and enthusiasts) together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art, and peddle their wares.This year the event will take place […]
I had a fantastic opportunity to join some fellow authors at our Regional SCBWI Conference this month. It is a chance to hear from published authors, agents and editors, and learn in workshops. We had some great speakers this spring and I was glad to snag some time from my busy schedule to hear them.Here […]
If you are a geek like me, and enjoy The Lord of the Rings, then listen up for some fantastic news. Tomorrow is Tolkien Reading Day! The Tolkien Society founded Tolkien Reading Day in 2002, and organized it since 2003. The society is an educational charity, literary society, and international fan club, devoted to promoting […]
Our standard calendar, or Gregorian calendar, is flawed. Those seven days each week and twelve months don’t quiet sync with the astronomical year. Because of this, the calendar can drift over seasonal events that the year is supposed to track. Not to worry, we have a special fix for just that situation, Leap Year.The leap […]