Author Archives: Joan Stradling, Author

Yeah, I know, the song says, “breaking up is hard to do,” but I think giving up is even harder. At least for me. I’ve heard that there comes a time when a manuscript has to be put aside and … Continue reading →

When I woke up, it was raining. When we left the house to take the ten minute drive to school, it was raining. A couple of minutes into the drive, it started pouring down snow! Big fluffy white flakes of … Continue reading →

I’m so glad this week is over (well, after today)! Things have been extremely stressful and I think I have at least five new gray hairs (time to make a trip to the hair color aisle). On Monday, I had … Continue reading →

Yeah, things have been crazy since I went back to school. Homework, homework, and more homework. And that’s on top of my already busy family life. I’m supposed to be working on an assignment for American Literature class right now. … Continue reading →

Actually, it’s a lot of secrets! Last week the post office was good to me and delivered my four copies of SPRINKLES AND SECRETS by Lisa Schroeder (my three youngest kids and I are reading it aloud in our “Book … Continue reading →

I’ve enjoyed attending WriteOnCon this week (it ends tonight). I’ve learned and grown and have been inspired. Tomorrow I will be busy catching up on housework that I’ve neglected for the last three days (the Con started on Tuesday). Because … Continue reading →

Jon Gibbs has some amazing links on his Interesting Posts About Writing this week. One of them is Confessions Of A Writer With A Book Deal by Natalie Whipple. Her post is a great reminder not to get into the … Continue reading →

1. We’re starting to get into a school routine. It’s hard after the freedom of summer (for all of us). We’re trying to get back into the habit of doing homework, chores, and dinner at the scheduled times. Some days … Continue reading →

1. Maybe by doing a Friday four (cause I’m not sure I can come up with five) I can find something to blog about every week. 2. I got a return email from the teacher (see previous post if you’re … Continue reading →

Maybe I’m an overprotective parent and should just crawl back under my rock and let this go, but the mama bear in me wants to fight tooth and nail to protect my daughter. J will be twelve-years-old tomorrow and started … Continue reading →