Over the years many students have asked me about my life and how I came to write certain books. Below I have answered some of
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Gold Star Sister
Buy Now: Amazon While watching her grandma cope with the last stages of cancer, 13-year-old Carrie comes to know her better through letters she and
Character Sketches and Quiz From Claire’s Books
Character Sketches: How many of the Claire Rudolf Murphy characters can you identify? Developed by Staff and Students at: Place your mouse over the words
Show Not Tell
When I visit schools I sometimes do a “Show Not Tell” writing activity with students. My nephew’s fourth grade class in Bellevue, Washington loved this
Tips for Writers
Read, read, read – in your chosen genre especially Set daily, weekly and monthly Goals Develop a thick skin – everybody suffers rejection Figure out