MIDDLE GRADE FICTION At the start of our middle grade fiction tour, something happened that is a testament of our society. In a moment of ‘sureality,’ which is my new word for a surreal reality, I flew home to Las Vegas for two speaking engagements with Saltwater Taffy at Cannon Jr. High School on Tuesday. What […]
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION One way to fix the middle grade fiction literacy problem and drop-our rate of our children in America is for authors to visit middle grade schools with loads of enthusiasm. Yesterday marked the start of my adventure and doing what I can to get kids excited about reading middle grade fiction. With the help […]
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Dreams & Doubts The term Middle Grade Fiction is not only a genre for children’s books, but an idea of how a thought can be a work of fiction sometimes. When I first thought about this post for Saltwater Taffy, I gave it the title: “Dreams VS. Doubts.” Then, I realized the […]
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: BE-CAUSE Authors of middle grade fiction titles must wake up to the idea that times have changed. As the children’s book market continues to shrink, it is important to have a cause behind your Children’s Book. Without it, you are facing an uphill battle in the world of publishing. In the past, I […]
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: The middle grade fiction giveaway continues. With the help of a great friend, the Saltwater Taffy continues to find its way into the hands of homeless children this holiday season. Beyond Shelter is a non-profit organization in Los Angeles that combats poverty and homelessness among families with children. If you would like to […]