I have a slew of shout-outs I have been slow in getting to. It's much easier to do on facebook, however there you don't have the benefit of ease of access or longevity. Or, you know. Longishevity.
Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages, I give you my fellow Griper L. A. Woollett in her first appearance as guest blogger on
Anna Staniszewski's blog. Laura's non-fiction piece "Big Top Burning" won the SCBWI's 2009 NF Work In Progress Grant. She's finally completed it and it's out on submission. We're all waiting on pins and needles.
I thoroughly enjoyed Laura's piece as it rang true for many challenges I face being a teacher and a writer. Check out Laura's contribution:
L. A. Woollett on
Keeping Your Day Job