Most likely to begin a sentence with “You should read…”

That would be my “senior superlative” if adults still got yearbooks. Do you like stories and sentences, too? Join me!

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What To Expect

Whether you read five books a year or fifty—

Whether you’re writing a novel or daydreaming about it—

Whether you’re a teacher or a student—

You’re welcome here!

You Should Read: With everything from key context to creative writing prompts, my book blog posts are ideal for readers, writers, teachers, and anyone else who loves stories and sentences.

If You Teach: Find secondary ELA resources.

When You Write: Browse fiction & nonfiction prompts.

Publication: Check out my published writing.

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