Author: Halli Gomez

Halli Gomez writes for children and young adults and works at her independent bookstore. When no one is looking, she sock skates through the house and talks to dogs like they are human. When people are looking, she enjoys reading, outdoors, and breaking out of escape rooms with her family. She is represented by Deborah Warren of East West Literary Agency. Her debut young adult novel List of Ten (Sterling, 3/16/21) won the 2021 NC Young People's Literature Award. You can find Halli on Twitter or her website halligomez.com.
Interviews

Claire’s Day: A Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators, and Reading Excellence

“Claire’s Day was born out of a desire to honor my daughter in a positive way, that was true to her and who she was. How does one capture the essence of a lively, high-spirited, purple-loving little girl who was never far from a book?” Julie Rubini What started as a one-day event to honor Claire Lynsey Rubini who passed away from a heart condition … Continue reading Claire’s Day: A Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators, and Reading Excellence

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Author, Interviews

Interview with Author Julie Rubini

Julie Rubini’s love of books began with bike rides to the bookmobile for Nancy Drew mysteries. She began writing as a child, worked in sales as an adult, became a councilwoman, got married, and had a family. In addition to a freelance writing career, Julie  wrote the children’s books Hidden Ohio (published by Mackinac Island Press) and Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the … Continue reading Interview with Author Julie Rubini

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Writer's Life

What Your Family Really Thinks of You

If you’re a writer, you probably think of yourself as a coffee or tea addicted, insecure person who has lengthy conversations with people in your head, and whose best friend is a dog, cat, or goldfish. In other words, NORMAL. (For more writer characteristics here  ) Since that is not the definition of normal for most, I bet you hid this part of yourself, like … Continue reading What Your Family Really Thinks of You

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Creativity and Craft

Where Do Ideas Come From?

Ideas. Ugh. (Drops head on laptop’s keyboard, accidently hits the delete button and erases the 61,000 word WIP) There is a lot of pressure to come up with story ideas. They can’t be just good. They have to be original. Exciting. Sellable. How does a writer do that? I struggled with that issue when I decided to take my writing seriously. How would I ever come … Continue reading Where Do Ideas Come From?

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Book Recommendations

Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

A Book Review From a Writer’s Perspective. Confession – I bought this book because of Jason Segel. He played Marshal Eriksen on my favorite television show, How I Met Your Mother. (If you haven’t seen the show, check it out. It’s legend – wait for it – dary!) But this book has much more than his name on the cover. http://amazon.com Charlie Laird has several problems. His dad … Continue reading Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

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