Killington, Vermont

Killington, Vermont

I’ve scheduled this post in advance, so I’m not at Killington while writing this — but I’ll be there when you’re reading it. Hopefully having an awesome time skiing — and brainstorming — because that was one of my goals for...
This Is Me

This Is Me

Last week kicked my butt.  It was parent conference week (which followed not only end-of-trimester grading and report card data entry, but also the first round of state tests). I worked 12 hours on Monday, with about an hour off for dinner, and also had to work...
Progress and Projects

Progress and Projects

Lately it feels like I have a lot going on in the writing part of my life. But since I’m happiest when drafting or revising a novel, I feel a little sad and discontent at the moment. Because I’ve got a lot to do, but I’m not actually creating something new.Last week,...
The Teacher Gets Tested and POISON

The Teacher Gets Tested and POISON

Last week, I read about POISON by Bridget Zinn, on Lydia Kang’s blog. And I promptly bought it – not just because I was touched by the story of how Hyperion managed to get this book to publication after the author’s untimely death and how the writing community has...
Persistence and Determination: Cal Gets it Right

Persistence and Determination: Cal Gets it Right

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and...