gaillfontana.com/every-story-... (Trying to get on with the minutiae of life--in the deep shadow of Robert Redford's passing--by posting this. It has nothing to do with the man.)

gaillfontana.com/put-a-stop-t... Some things (which shall remain nameless) are more difficult to stop than others. But stopping time, easy peasy compared to that.

#dragontuesday gaillfontana.com/how-to-stop-...

gaillfontana.com/this-little-... Working for the market or for your heart?

gaillfontana.com/the-mystery-... Here's a book to keep kids and lovers-of-folklore entertained for the final dog days of summer. It's actually a beautifully designed book, with illustrations (including some in color), by the author himself. Fun story.

gaillfontana.com/what-was-i-t... Embroiled in a "what-was-I-thinking" mess? The best stories usually come after you've asked that question--in writing, too. :-)

gaillfontana.com/where-do-you... We can all use a little help. This is for writers. For the other issues in the world, I'm still searching for something useful.

gaillfontana.com/middle-grade... Some people just need a timeout to read Middle Grade books and discover what a real hero/leader looks like. (I won't name names)

gaillfontana.com/frankenstein... Some things just need a heart stuffed in them. #writerlythings #middlegradefictionwriter #huh

gaillfontana.com/filling-the-... Fun days past, present...can't say about future. Fingers crossed (the way I interact with most days lately).

Some things are better left unsaid--even in our heads. #writerlythings #writingboost gaillfontana.com/are-you-preg...

Imagine a world without books. Impossible! Marie Kondo would be happy with me though. But I'd be a sad little flower. gaillfontana.com/imagine-a-wo...

gaillfontana.com/girls-and-yo... I had a bit of a rant. Anyone else? #writerlythings

gaillfontana.com/whats-a-macg... It's more than just a fun word to say out loud. #writingtips #writingblogs

gaillfontana.com/tackling-res... Love it or hate it.... #middlegradewriter #querying

gaillfontana.com/where-do-ide... The best ideas start small and strange. #writers #writingtips #middlegradefiction

gaillfontana.com/emotions-par... Learn the facts, but write the emotion. #MGwriters #fictionwriters

CABIN IN THE WOODS×JOHN DIES AT THE END×KNIVES OUT When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must use their years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly-written campaign. 🎲🥓 #QuestPit #A #H #MY #W

Pirates of the Caribbean—if Jack Sparrow were a vengeful sapphic ghost possessing a sapphic princess Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner went on a gender journey, and the curse could only be broken when two hearts meet the light—through love or bloodshed 🫀🗡️ #QuestPit #YA #F #Q #LGBT

THE FEATHER HEIST At the risk of losing his new family, his second chance, and the trust he's only just begun to believe he deserves, 12yo J plots a reverse heist to return a stolen object to the museum where it belongs. *Friendship *Foster children *Loyalty *Honesty #questpit #Q #MG

A PINCH OF MAGIC, A DASH OF FROG Healing a grief-broken heart with cookies is tricky. But maybe a little frog is just the ingredient 12yo April needs to make her wish come true. *Magic *Friendship *Power of a name #questpit #Q #MG

A Dash of Magic, a Pinch of Frog Healing a grief-broken heart might take more than a prize-winning cookie. But 12yo April is determined to make it work or she'll have to kiss her wish for a happy ending--and her father--goodbye. Maybe a frog is the ingredient she needs. #questpit #Q #MG

THE FEATHER HEIST When sixth-grader J discovers his fishing lure (given to him by his beloved grandfather) was stolen, he plots a reverse heist to return it. If he's caught, he'll lose his new family, his second chance, and the trust he's only just begun to believe he deserves. #questpit #Q #MG #F

gaillfontana.com/getting-to-t... #writingtips #literaryagents #emotion

gaillfontana.com/advancing-th... What's your next step? That's all you need to do, is just get to the next level.

gaillfontana.com/do-some-carv... Make your dream come true.

gaillfontana.com/how-to-tell-... Do you think you're a writer? Read the post to find out once and for all. This is THE definitive test. :-)

gaillfontana.com/how-to-use-t... Have some fun with your writing (because if you're not having fun, what's the point?)

gaillfontana.com/concepts-pre... More tools to help you with your writing--(and very helpful if you get stuck in the Bermuda Triangle of your story)

gaillfontana.com/we-arrive-wi... A short story for middle grade readers. #middlegrade #newauthors

gaillfontana.com/what-comes-f... Struggling with your story or just curious about writing? Maybe this will give you some inspiration. (If you check it out, thank you.) Have a happy day despite...

Can upgrading your words enhance your life--as well as your writing? gaillfontana.com/beyond-the-l... (I know BlueSky can enhance your life vs...)

Did you ever wonder if the moon was magic? It's a possibility. For a sweet, middle-grade short story about a boy, a dog, and the moon, go to www.gaillfontana.com "Was It the Moon?" Hope your day is full of possibilities.

Turning a backhanded compliment into a challenge that might just last forever...and be fun. Did you ever receive a compliment like that? What did you do with it?

Have you ever taken a trip to the settings of your favorite books? If you can, do. Highly recommend. Read more at www.gaillfontana.com