Short Takes: How to rejuvenate a well-worn trope: On the R(ev)ise and Shine substack, Rob Costello reviews “Beggars Would Ride” and explores how to make a well-worn fairy tale style trope feel fresh.
"Plan Like a Publicist: Five Promotional Tips for Your Debut Novel": I put on my book publicist hat and advise debut middle grade and YA authors on the basics of self-promotion. (Written back in 2015, so just make sure to read this with your 2023-colored glasses.)
“Short, Fun Projects to Energize Students” : Writer and middle school English teacher Laurie Morrison uses “The Arf Thing” to help her class explore multiple points of view in their own writing.
“Check this Out: The Arf Thing” : Writer and blogger L. Marie interviews me on my inspiration for writing “The Arf Thing,” my thoughts on short stories, and how I need to let my writing process give me hugs.