Operation Redwood

Operation Redwood by S.Terrell French is an excellent middle grade novel which I recently read and then field-tested on each of my three grand-children ages nine to thirteen with enthusiastic results. The characters are well drawn. The lively action begins when city boy Julian Carter-Li intercepts an e-mail meant for his uncle from Robin, a … More Operation Redwood

Here on Earth

Before I take a two week hiatus for travel, I want to say something about a new book by science writer, explorer and conservationist Tim Flannery. It’s called Here on Earth, and is subtitled A Natural History of the Planet. Sounds ambitious, doesn’t it? I learned a lot reading this book, which is easy to … More Here on Earth

Electronic publishing for children’s books? An interview with author/illustrator Patti Gay

Patti Gay is an illustrator and author of picture books, a member of SCBWI, and one of my critique group partners. The following is an interview with Patti about her recent launch into publishing her picture books electronically. Sylvia: Patti, you’ve jumped right into e-book publishing with a couple of your picture books. How did … More Electronic publishing for children’s books? An interview with author/illustrator Patti Gay

The Yucatan

Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted. I was getting ready for a trip, then going on the trip, then recovering from the trip. I went to the Yucatan, southern Mexico, for a little over a week. I’ve published a few photos on Facebook, so take a look. It’s a beautiful place to … More The Yucatan