My Picture Book Got a Crew Cut
I wrote my first picture book. I brought the manuscript to a conference hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), held in Houston this past April. And I felt pretty darn good about my creation. I'd
Five Ways To Impress My Dog
I'm the seeing-eye person for my little blind dog. I tap my foot to indicate the spot where I've dropped Cricket's treat. I gently tug her head up by the leash so she doesn't bump her nose on the curb.
My Old SUV Inspired a Picture Book
I remember the playful statement I made to my teenage son last year on the way to his school. "Will, I need to be a polite driver and obey the laws of the road, because my car is so incredibly
How I Wrote a Thesis and a Book… At the Same Time!
"Completing my thesis and thus wrapping up my graduate degree" was one of those items I was determined to check off my bucket list. But I had gotten remarried, and my new husband and I were trying to blend our
Cathey’s First Blog
Hi guys! I'm a big fan of actress Valerie Harper. Like so many teenage girls, I identified with Rhoda Morgenstern on the 1970s Mary Tyler Moore Show. I love something Valerie said once, "Don't let your fear today rob you
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