Fiction Notes

Tag: Darcy Pattison

  • I Want a Dog by Darcy Pattison

    Today launches two new books for me. How the Stories Started. For years, I’ve taught writing. I teach everything from kindergarteners to advanced novelist, gifted-and-talented kids to reluctant writers. I’ve developed techniques for helping people write stronger and they usually involve either revising or prewriting. In schools, it’s hard to get kids to revise; they […]

  • Oldest Bird in World: Name her Chick

    Last year, I wrote this book about the oldest bird in the world who was on Midway Atoll when the Japanese tsunami struck. It’s an amazing story of survival that just won’t stop. At the age of 62+, she is about to hatch another chick. Yes! A mother at 62+ From Wisdom, the Midway Albatross’s […]

  • I Am an Author: Random Acts of Publicity

    Welcome to the 4th Annual Random Acts of Publicity, where we spend a week talking about a friend’s book or a favorite book. ATTEND the 4th Annual Random Acts of Publicity event on Facebook. OR, LIKE our Board on Pinterest and add some photos of book conversations. Read the FAQ. Question: What is the Random […]

  • Word of Mouth: Random Acts of Publicity 2012

    Welcome to the 4th Annual Random Acts of Publicity, where we spend a week talking about a friend’s book or a favorite book. ATTEND the 4th Annual Random Acts of Publicity event on Facebook. OR, LIKE our Board on Pinterest and add some photos of book conversations. Read the FAQ. Coming on Thursday, September 6: […]

  • Desert Baths

    Desert Baths

    Award Winner Outstanding Science Trade Book, 2013 2013 Library Media Connection, Editor’s Choice Watch the vulture bask in the morning sun, the roadrunner kick up a cloud of dust, the javelina wallow, and the bobcat give her cub a licking with a rough tongue in Desert Baths. As the sun travels across the sky, learn […]

  • 11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph

    11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph

    Awkward Family Photos Holidays mean family photos, right? This children’s book shows the extremes to which a kid can go to avoid those photos. The difference is that this girl has a good reason. THE STORY: “11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph” When her father goes soldiering for a year, a girl decides that without […]