Tag: writing
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Magic in the Ordinary and Why All Children’s Book Settings are Fantastical
My journey as a writer has been a treacherous trek through the mines of reviews and criticisms in search of my own narrative voice. A journey I am still plowing through. I was never the reader who sat comfortably in one genre. I read a little of everything and my own stories vary from realistic…
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My Weekend in Oxford
This summer, I had the opportunity to visit a place I’ve dreamed of since I first read The Golden Compass series. I spent three days exploring Oxford, England walking in a literary dream. This experience was very introverted for me because I spent this weekend traveling solo. I’ve traveled alone before out of an obligation…
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Why Children’s Books?
“You’re an adult. Why are you reading a kid’s book?” I’ve encountered this question often throughout my education in library sciences and as a children’s writer. It’s usually slipped in behind a left-handed compliment. “You’re such a good writer. Why don’t you want to write real books?” “Your research is thorough, but wouldn’t you get…
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The Beginning Blunders of Blogging
A blank page is the most tantalizing thing in existence. It brings the hope of something great with the fear never achieving the desired vision. I love to buy a new notebook and let it sit on my desk for a few weeks before I get up the nerve to put my pen to the…
Morgan Ashleigh 