“How long does it take you to write a book?” “Where do you get all the ideas for your stories?” “Which book that you’ve written is your favorite?” These are among the most common questions we are asked by young students during one of our school visits. Then there are those business savvy students who […]
Is this not startling? Did you know that 65% of America’s fourth graders do not read at a proficient level? How about the fact that one out of six children who do not read at age level by the end of third grade will not graduate from high school? So notes the Children’s Literary […]
We love meeting our readers! As mentioned in last week’s blog, one of the top five reasons we continue to write our books is the feedback we receive that so inspires and motivates us to carry on. The kind words, the questions asked, and the adventures families have been on as they have been mutually […]
We are presently working on the nineteenth book in our children’s series of chapter books: The Adirondack Kids®. When we began what has become a two decade literary journey into the world of writing for children the goal was simple. Along with reading together every day, to help Justin have and maintain a command of […]
It is said of Inlet, New York, that it is the place ‘Where Mountains & Memories Meet.’ That was certainly the case on Saturday of Columbus Day Weekend when hundreds of children along with their moms and dads and grandparents descended on the cozy hamlet for the 7th Annual Adirondack Kids Day™! We even met […]
Our blog is short this week! That is because we are already in Inlet, New York getting ready for the 7th Annual Adirondack Kids Day™ set for Saturday, October 6! The autumn colors have been amazing this week and the free family-friendly events in the center of the hamlet begin at 10 a.m. Adirondack […]
While writing one of The Adirondack Kids® book a year for 18 years we have followed a fairly consistent annual schedule. In the summer we decide what the next story is going to be about (see blog #28!) and begin doing any ‘live’ research. This may involve hiking, paddling, scuba diving or interviewing professionals […]
“What is the next Adirondack Kids® book going to be about?” That is easily among the top five questions we have been asked for nearly twenty years doing school presentations. We used to answer, “It’s Top Secret.” And then we loosened up a bit and would give a few hints. These days we are pretty […]
One of the most important aspects of writing, specifically with fictional stories, is character creation. The character or characters are how your readers will relate with your adventure and enter into the world you’ve created. The more real they are to you, the more real they will be to your readers, and the more likable […]
Six million of the most beautiful acres on planet earth will soon be exploding with color! Shallow Lake, Pigeon Lake Wilderness It is the Adirondack Park, where autumn’s glorious hues are on display in such a way as to draw multiple thousands of travelers from miles around to experience them roadside and in much yet […]