http://heatherkephart.com Writing for children, raising a family, and being cheeky Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:31:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image via Wikipedia From time to time I’m going to post my early writing attempts, and fruits of currrent writing practice sessions that I don’t plan to pursue and polish to submit for publication. (But hey, if anyone ever wants me to clean something up and submit it, please let me know!) Here’s one my [...]]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/09/bunnyboy-vs-the-big-bad-bunny/ Related PostsDennie & AmandaHorse on patrol – McKinney TXWhat is happening here?]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/lily-galveston-tx/ Related PostsLily – Galveston, TXHorse on patrol – McKinney TX]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/dennie-amanda/ Image by Deep Frozen Shutterbug via Flickr Although my focus is on learning the craft of picture book writing, I occasionally genre-hop during writing practice/brain dump sessions. It seems my brain has ideas of its own. The other day I was brain dumping, and the following character plopped out: (excerpt) Diary Entry – Date and [...]]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/brain-dumping-and-pondering-ya-voice/ Related PostsLily – Galveston, TXDennie & Amanda]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/horse-on-patrol-mckinney-tx/ Related PostsLily – Galveston, TX]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/what-is-happening-here/ Image by your neighborhood librarian via Flickr If you’re interested in authoring Children’s Picture Books, and chatting with other like-minded folks, I highly recommend that you take advantage of #pblitchat, a weekly chat co-convened by friendly Aussies Karen Collum (@KarenCollum), and Kat Apel (@KatApel). For details, including chat transcripts, check out: Picture Books Only: Home [...]]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/picture-book-writing-twitter-pblitchat/ I finally bit the bullet! I’m excited to announce that I will be attending Anastasia Suen’s Intensive Picture Book Workshop lessons 1-6 September 1st – October 20th, 2010. Online Workshops with Anastasia Suen For those interested in attending, below please find the Q & A Anastasia includes in her welcome email (shared with permission): Welcome [...]]]> http://heatherkephart.com/2010/08/anastasia-suens-intensive-picture-book-workshop/