I did not always “know” I wanted to work in children’s publishing, but when I finally had my AHA moment, I was eager to start right away (c...

Writing historical fiction requires both a strong interest in big picture information and an eye for details that convey a sense of time ...

The “backlist.” It sounds like a scary place, doesn’t it? It’s really not! A backlist title just means a published book has been on the she...

You grew up in a large family. What was it about your early years that helped form you into the person you are today?    As a mem...

“Dummy Day Camp!” How would I explain these words to anyone who’d read my sign? Let me try. . . It all began with Troy Cummings ’ pre...

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.” Emily Kimbrough, author and broadcaster...

Happy New Year! We’re shaking things up this month at the Mitten and starting the year off with your happy publishing news. You heard it ri...