I love everything about this book from the title to the evocative cover to the wonderful story inside and most of all, its author, Karen Halvorsen Schreck. I’m not sure when Karen and I first became acquainted, but we met in person for the first time last fall. I instantly connected with her and her style of writing and passion …
How do you celebrate good news?
The finalists of the Oklahoma Book Award were announced last week, and I’m honored that Broken Wings made the cut in the fiction category. Overall, 35 finalists were named in 5 categories: Children/Young Adult, Design/Illustration, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry. The Fiction Finalists: Cold Glory—B. Kent Anderson—Forge Crying Blood—Donis Casey—Poisoned Pen Press The American Café—Sara Sue Hoklotubbe—The University of Arizona Press …
>SOME JAZZY RESEARCH
>A week or so ago, I mentioned trying to research using Google Maps—a fun and somewhat helpful method of seeing my setting without actually being there. But as several of you responded, you prefer the “in person” method of doing research. Today I took your advice, and with a notebook and camera, went for a drive. First stop: Downtown Tulsa …