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  • Attention Texas writers!

    Attention Texas writers!

    Your ultimate guide to writing in Texas. From events to contests to publishers, the Lone Star state has it all. Writing Groups •Writer’s League of Texas •Texas writing groups by city Contests & Rewards •WLT Manuscript Contest •WLT Texas Book Award •Texas Review Press Contests •Tomas Rivera Book Award •Texas Library Association awards, scholarships &

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  • Research trip: Glen Rose

    Research trip: Glen Rose

    Earlier this year I took a trip to Glen Rose, Texas to do some research and gather inspiration for my first middle grade novel, The Summer of Moons & Monsters. My parents joined me, and we had a great time. On the way out I took them by Waco Mammoth National Monument, which is well

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  • SCBWI Membership

    SCBWI Membership

    This week I joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. SCBWI is a global community of writers, illustrators, and translators. Premium membership gives creators access to countless resources related to writing and the publication process including critique groups, regional groups, discounts on conferences, publishing directories, marketing opportunities, grant and award opportunities, and more.

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  • The desk of a writer

    The desk of a writer

    I have often wondered what graced the desks of some of my favorite writers. Were they organized, or did they employ a system of controlled chaos? What objects did they place around them for inspiration? Did they have a favorite writing snack? A little research led me to some interesting finds. The desks of the

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  • WLT Contest win!

    WLT Contest win!

    I am thrilled to announce that my middle grade manuscript, The Summer of Moons & Monsters, won the Writer’s League of Texas Manuscript Contest for unpublished authors! My second project, Curse of the Catfish, was a finalist as well. Check out the winners here! A big thank you to the Writer’s League of Texas for

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