by Shonna | Jan 25, 2019 | Fairy tales, reading challenge, Teaching Writing, Uncategorized
The fairy tale that caught my eye this week was The Three Spinning Women. Available now in paperback or ebook. The ending, in particular, made me laugh out loud. Compared to the dark Hansel and Gretel or The Three Men in the Woods, this story was so refreshing! I...
by Shonna | Jan 19, 2019 | Fairy tales, Teaching Writing
Normally, we think of HEAs (Happily Ever Afters) when we talk about fairy-tale endings. But as we read through all of Grimm’s Fairy tales this year, I’m noticing several patterns beginning to show up in the endings. A lot of the story endings feel tacked-on, rushed,...
by Shonna | Jul 13, 2016 | Teaching Writing
For the rest of July and August, I’ll be the writer in residence at the Mesa Public Library. I’ll be teaching four workshops and holding one-on-one appointments with other writers. I’ve added a tab to the menu above (one on one appointment) where you...
by Shonna | May 28, 2016 | Teaching Writing, Youtube
I’ve recently wrapped up an editing marathon and my right hand/wrist ended up pretty sore. My friend Melody made this video this weekend so I’m posting it for future reference and to help anyone else who has this same...
by Shonna | Jan 9, 2016 | Teaching Writing
Let me introduce you to some podcasts for writers. Driving the kids around town, cooking dinner, suffering from insomnia…these are all great moments to redeem the time by learning more about the craft and business of writing. Here are some of my favorites. (If...
by Shonna | Dec 3, 2015 | Teaching Writing
I’m over at Go Teen Writers this week talking about 5 Tips for Writing a Sequel. #giveaway! There is a signed and glittered copy of Cinderella’s Shoes up for grabs. Go Teen Writers is a great community of aspiring writers (teens and those of us a little...