I decided to try to write books for young readers. I'm lucky to have them around me. I know that I'm a far better writer because of them. I have a special interest in young writers. I want to do whatever I can to nourish the talents of young writers.
Most writers specialize in one particular kind of writing.
I have published novels, poetry collections, nonfiction, books for teachers and picture books. I find that each form comes with its own particular pleasures and challenges. Many writers suffer through agonizing bouts of writer's block, depression, or worse. So far I've been lucky to escape all that. I write quickly.