So – it’s been a dream for a long time. About 7 years ago, Kelly Talbot and I wrote a book proposal that was shopped … Read More »

New Species Discovered! Funny boys book…

What a journey. We dreamed up a concept, committed to complete it, shut down the TV (like cancelled that … Read More »

There are a few spots in the creative process where there is a particularly strong magic. Different for everyone, surely, what sparks their passion.

In … Read More »

From one of my favorite books – Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King – at the end Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding says:

I find I’m so

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Sometimes… Death.

Sometimes it’s so slow. Exhausting. You want to resist it. But you can’t because there’s something about the idea and you won’t let … Read More »

Not all writing work happens from brain to keyboard in a neat, linear process.

It is my experience that the best creations come from collaboration. … Read More »

The “Sidekicks” graphic novel by Dan Santat is a hit in our house. Four boys around here means superheros are a rather popular commodity. And … Read More »

So for the last 8 weeks I’ve been learning how to run. That’s right. My kids think it’s hilarious that I need to LEARN how. … Read More »

Two amazing books have competed for best book of the day:  Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath – wow. I think I’ll learn a lot … Read More »

I’m a fan of Feng Shui and all the good magical things that can happen when things are placed with purpose. I like magic. Even … Read More »