Hey there, thanks for stopping by. In case we've never met, I'm a packaging copywriter and children's book author living in Connecticut. I'm currently working on the first draft of my middle-grade novel.

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What did you read in 2010?

What did you read in 2010?

Last year was the first time I kept a reading list and tracked what I read. And I have to say, I’m glad I did! I would have forgotten half of the stuff I read had I not written it down. So here’s my list (in no particular order). With a few exceptions, I’d enthusiastically recommend all of them! Walk Softly, Rachel by Kate Banks Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements Skellig by David Almond Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson...
2010 Reading List

2010 Reading List

One of my goals for the year is to compile a reading list and get through it. This may not sound like a lofty goal, but for me it adds accountability for the overall goal of reading more. It’s terrible to admit, but although I’ve always been a writer, I haven’t always been an avid reader. To me this is inexcusable since I firmly believe that reading improves your writing. But I’ve either been too busy, too tired, (insert excuse...