Category Archives: Mama Writers
True Confession Tuesday: Plastic Polly and Mama Guilt
True Confession Tuesday is where I occasionally post about the things I think or do–but rarely admit to. In Plastic Polly there’s a small subplot between Polly’s mom and Mrs. Huff, the mother of one of Polly’s classmates. The tension … Continue reading
True Confession: Why ‘Good Enough’ is More Than Enough for me
In my latest book, my main character Polly tries to tailor her personality to fit others’ expectations of how a popular girl should dress and act; behavior that’s earned her the nickname PLASTIC POLLY. Polly starts off each chapter with … Continue reading
The Writer’s Life and Reality
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I blogged, mostly because I’ve spent the majority of the summer running around trying to keep up with my kids and it got me to thinking about the writer’s life and what I … Continue reading
Why My Son Is Braver Than I Am
Not too long ago I was talking to my seven-year-old about a project he was making. It’s important to know that he is a really creative kid, and pretty much every day comes up with new science experiments or art … Continue reading
Mama Writers and Guilt
Last week my younger son started Kindergarten. He did great–I, on the other hand, had to hide behind my sunglasses and try to wait until I got back to the car before losing it. But once I got over saying … Continue reading
