• On The Hop

    I honestly can’t figure out why I even know the lyrics to a song that came out in 1957. But ever since I agreed to be a part of the Children’s Author Blog Hop, my brain has been telling me to, “Do the dance sensation that’s sweepin’ the nation, at…

  • On Playing Catch-Up

    Oh my goodness, can we all agree that it’s been a whirlwind of a summer? I always go into summer thinking it will be so nice and relaxing. I picture myself sitting out by the pool sipping tall, icy beverages, reading and writing the day away, while the children frolic…

  • On Musical Roots

    In honor of Father’s Day this year, here is one of my favorite posts from the archives. In it, I sing the praises of my grandfather and dad, both of whom shaped my musical tastes (among many, many other things). Happy Father’s Day! I don’t usually watch the Grammys. I…

  • On Otto Grows Down

    Sibling relationships can be tricky. The wonder and comfort of a shared history is powerful…and yet…no one can push our buttons or get our blood boiling like a sibling. I witness the magic and the mayhem on a daily basis with my four kids. It only takes a moment to…

  • On Screen Dancing Cows

    I get asked pretty often about my take on e-books and whether or not I think traditional publishing is on it’s way out. Since I primarily write picture books, I haven’t been as worried about the shift in format. I just don’t see an app, as awesome as it may…