It was great to chat with Joy Sewing last week for a bit about Alis the Aviator. And I was excited to learn about her book for young people, Ava and the Prince: The Adventure of Two Rescue Pups (I love animals so much – rescue dogs especially!). Thanks again, Joy! “With the 50th anniversaryContinue reading “The Houston Chronicle features Alis the Aviator!”
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The books behind Alis the Aviator
I joke that I didn’t have to do too much research for Alis the Aviator – at least not specifically for it. What I did instead was immerse myself in aviation history for seven years leading up to it.
Reminiscing Over First Drafts
Featured in VoyageHouston!
Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail. Danielle, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.I just love the written word, and I have devoured books since I was little, so it makes sense that I devote my life toContinue reading “Featured in VoyageHouston!”
Alis the Aviator Available for Pre Order!
Only one month to go until my first picture book flies out into the world! Some of you have been wondering how to get ahold of copies (thanks so much for asking!). Here are a few ways to track ’em down online and in person. You can pre-order now for delivery or pickup, or youContinue reading “Alis the Aviator Available for Pre Order!”
Finalist in Writers’ League of Texas contest!
I am thrilled to announce that one of my works in progress – HURTS – was a finalist for this year’s manuscript contest in the general nonfiction and memoir category. I’m still pinching myself! In fact, it’s been about a month since I heard the news and I think it’s just sunk in. After all,Continue reading “Finalist in Writers’ League of Texas contest!”
Tips on getting back to your writing
Last night I went to Brazos Bookstore here in Houston to hear four local authors chat about how to start or restart a writing project. It’s perfect timing, right? Everyone is burning with inspiration and motivation around New Year’s Day and then come late January we’re all struggling just a little bit (or a lot).Continue reading “Tips on getting back to your writing”
My first picture book launches in 2019!
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Alis the Aviator: An ABC Aviation Adventure is coming out with Tundra Books in July 2019 (and is now available for pre-order)! I first drafted the main text in the summer of 2014 after a friend gave me an ABC airplane book for my (then) two-year-old son. ItContinue reading “My first picture book launches in 2019!”
Q&A with Darrel McLeod for Hamilton Review of Books
Darrel J. McLeod is Cree from treaty eight territory in Northern Alberta. After a varied career, including the position of chief negotiator of land claims for the federal government and executive director of education and international affairs with the Assembly of First Nations, he now devotes himself to writing and music in Sooke, B.C. Mamaskatch:Continue reading “Q&A with Darrel McLeod for Hamilton Review of Books”
Review: Mamaskatch
Mamaskatch was an utterly mesmerizing book told in a series of linked vignettes, like the stories the author grew up hearing from his mother. McLeod is honest about the incredibly complex life experiences he had growing up Cree in Alberta in small towns and big cities. He does not shy away from the difficulties heContinue reading “Review: Mamaskatch”