Author Spotlights
Most of the time, I'm at my computer typing away—just like now!—but sometimes I do a virtual hop, skip, and a jump over to a blog hosted by terrific children's authors such as Kirby Larsen, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Storystorm's Tara Lazar. Sometimes I stop by to answer questions, sometimes they're reviewing one of my super awesome books, and sometimes I'm a guest blogger discussing the ins and outs of writing for children. Instead of repeating everything I've ever said about everything right here, click on the links to get the full story.
Author Interviews
Happy Book Birthday and 6 Qs Arlo Draws an Octopus
This Writing Life - 3 Question Interview - Lori Mortensen
Only Picture Books Blog, Author Spotlight
HenryHerz, interview with Lori Mortensen
Mrs. Merrill's Book Break Inside the Author's Cranium Author's Turf, Interview with Lori Mortensen
Patricia Newman, Featuring Lori Mortensen
Advice for Writers
24 Carrot Writing, Endings with a Twist
Cynsations, Story Endings and If Wendell Had a Walrus
Tara Lazar's StoryStorm, Finding the Main Ingredient,
Angie Karcher's Rhyme Revolution, The Story Arc
Picture Book Biographies
Edward Gorey
Discover the Best Books -The Best Children's Books about People Who Made a Difference by Lori Mortensen.
James Preller's Blog - A Conversation with Lori Mortensen about Edward Gorey and the Craft of Writing Picture Book Biographies
Buttons & Figs: Gorey Nonsense with Author Lori Mortensen
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them): It's All Nonsense! Lori Mortensen's New Book About Edward Gorey
Kirby Larsen's Friend Friday: Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey
Isabella Bird
Straight from the Source: Lori Mortensen on Writing Historical Nonfiction
Pragmatic Mom: Seven Picture Books About Women Who Dared
LitLinks: Isabella Bird Red Notebook Challenge
Kirby Larsen's Friend Friday: Away with Words
Peachtree Author Interview: Away with Words
Tara Lazar's Storystorm: Writing Picture Book Bios
StorySnug: Lori Mortensen Talks About Isabella Bird
24 Carrot Writing: Interview with Lori Mortensen, Away with Words
Only Picture Books: Isabella Bird Educational Activities, and more!