https://litreactor.com/columns/have-you-wished-ishmael-beah-a-happy-birthday-yet For all the nonfiction lovers, or anyone who loves a good happy ending, Ishmael Beah is a true inspiration.… Read more Wishing Ishmael Beah a Happy Birthday
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I Love My Job but Hate Leaving My Kids (article)
https://www.llli.org/i-love-my-job-but-hate-leaving-my-kids-2/ I have been a stay-at-home mom and a working mom… The only thing that both experiences have taught me… Read more I Love My Job but Hate Leaving My Kids (article)
Get the Job Done
“I started a book once…” Anyone can start something, but finishing it is another story. I am in the thick… Read more Get the Job Done
Walk Your Contract
It’s a fine day to sign on the dotted line. I haven’t had a book release in a while and… Read more Walk Your Contract
Dyslexic Author is my Favorite Oxymoron
https://litreactor.com/columns/dyslexic-author-is-my-favorite-oxymoron Why would anyone ever want to try and be a writer if they’re dyslexic? I don’t know. I’m dyslexic,… Read more Dyslexic Author is my Favorite Oxymoron
Storytelling and Writing are two DIFFERENT art forms
Writing is a form of storytelling, but it is so drastically different than the oral tradition it sprung from that… Read more Storytelling and Writing are two DIFFERENT art forms
Storytelling: This Ain’t Church (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/storytelling-this-aint-church Read my latest article where I preach about preaching because preachiness can get too preachy sometimes.
Jump in the Leaves then go Finish your Damn Book
Chilly weather is a perfect time to gear up for new writing projects. The days are growing shorter. The creative… Read more Jump in the Leaves then go Finish your Damn Book
Be Childish Because it’s Robert McCloskey’s Birthday Tomorrow! (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/be-childish-because-its-robert-mccloskeys-birthday If you like any kind of story, it most likely started with a children’s book.
10 Tips on Handling Internet Strangers
The internet. Land of the connected. An escape from real-life pressures like deciding which fast food restaurant to destroy our… Read more 10 Tips on Handling Internet Strangers
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 