by Jamie Bills | Jan 20, 2022 | Writing
Before I share a few things I learned in a seminar from Pat, I want to encourage you to keep your eyes open for free online writing seminars. Sure, some of them will have minimal content and are mostly just a segway to try to sell you something else, but I have also...
by Jamie Bills | Dec 10, 2021 | Lists
I come from a long line of quilters and blanket makers. In fact, I still have the blanket my grandma made for me when I was a baby. I Started Quilting in High School My mom and older sister taught me the basics of sewing. Then I took a sewing class in high school....
by Jamie Bills | Nov 17, 2021 | Writing
One of the most frequent topics discussed in writing conferences is writing in rhyme. Some people say “DO NOT WRITE IN RHYME!!! You will have a terrible time selling your manuscript.” Others say “Rhyming books are making a comeback!” Still,...
by Jamie Bills | Oct 7, 2021 | Writing
This is a topic that has been on my mind for the past several days. Over the past year, life has been extra challenging as my 10-year-old daughter battled an eating disorder. In May things went from bad to worse when she began to restrict water and liquids and ended...
by Jamie Bills | Oct 7, 2021 | Lists
There are SO MANY great picture books about trains! I had a blast going through a large pile from the library. Here are my FAVORITE picks. Old and New. Choo Choo! TWO LITTLE TRAINS by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon. Published by...