Candid shots taken during M. B. Weston's visits to schools.
Speaking about how it's important not to give up on your dreams. I was invited as a guest speaker at the awards ceremony for Bartow Middle School's Writing Contest.
The 8th grade teachers had their students read my first chapter brochure, draw a picture of the scene, and circle the sensory words as well as words that created a "word picture." They displayed the pictures in the halls of ENMS.
The 8th grade teachers had their students read my first chapter brochure, draw a picture of the scene, and circle the sensory words as well as words that created a "word picture." They displayed the pictures in the halls of ENMS. This was one of the four walls covered with pictures from my first chapter.
The 8th grade teachers had their students read my first chapter brochure, draw a picture of the scene, and circle the sensory words as well as words that created a "word picture." They displayed the pictures in the halls of ENMS. This was one of the four walls covered with pictures from my first chapter.
The 8th grade teachers had their students read my first chapter brochure, draw a picture of the scene, and circle the sensory words as well as words that created a "word picture." They displayed the pictures in the halls of ENMS. This was one of the four walls covered with pictures from my first chapter.
Speaking to the students about sensory details and getting published
Speaking to the students. That's a microphone hanging around my neck--not a new-fangled digital necklace.
Talking shop with a future novelist, explaining how to "package" a manuscript for publishers.
My friend Kyle. I wasn't expecting him to be there, and it was great to see a familiar face!
Talking shop with a student. It was homecoming week, and he was sporting an orange bandanna (actually a karate belt) for Orange and Black Day.
