She also lectures frequently at various schools, libraries and conferences. Lee lives in Santa Barbara, California. Their first child, Patterson, was born in May, 1996. It's much more fun writing for kids. Many adults tend to be cynical, sarcastic, apathetic or resigned.
Kids are the opposite.
Of course, that doesn't mean my stories lack conflict. I create characters who learn how to go around the brick walls they can't go through. They always land in better places than they began. Provided by Lee Wardlaw, July 1997.