by Pat McCaw | Dec 12, 2017 | parenting, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I MUST watch the Albert Finney musical version of the Christmas Carol, Scrooge, while I wrap presents, and I turn on the twinkling lights and plug in my Christmas trees before I pour my first cup of coffee. Anticipation of Santa...
by Pat McCaw | Nov 12, 2017 | Pat's Chat
Last night the tooth fairy came to our house. I’ve heard that the tooth fairy usually got up at 4:30 am and usually went to bed quite early around the same time as the toothless child. So this meant dragging herself out of bed in the wee hours of the...
by Pat McCaw | Nov 1, 2017 | Pat's Chat
Anyone can write a book. I firmly believe this. That doesn’t mean that it will be a grand novel or best-seller right out of the gate, but a novel crafted by your own hard work is a huge accomplishment. November 1st launches National Novel Writing Month –...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 17, 2017 | Pat's Chat, Writing tips
It was another fantastic SCBWI-Iowa conference in Cedar Rapids this past weekend and my fingers can’t keep up with the ideas that are spewing from my brain! So many great talks and helpful advice, and I will share the topics of FIRST PAGES and the valuable...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 10, 2017 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Heart thumping into my ears. A fullness in my throat – is someone choking me? The sweat pools and my deodorant surely can’t keep up with this river of emotion. Do I swear, cry, scream, or run away to the countryside? I just want to put on my flannel pants and curl up...
