Since I started the new year away from home, I've been playing catch-up. I'm getting a late start but thoroughly enjoying the wonderful posts at Storystorm. Here's to 30 new story ideas! taralazar.com/storystorm/

Judging by my inbox, the holiday shopping season has begun. Books always make a great gift. I have discovered a bunch of new picture books this year. Here are 12 of my favorites.

My office mate insists that laps and right arms are for napping. (Wish I was left-handed.)

My 1st bluesky post is an @Saturdays with @stephenking quote. Learned he is not a  plotter and that my 😍 of his 📚 started on an American ✈️ napkin. This week's Saturdays with @stephenking tip #writingcommunity, #12x12pb, #kidlit 👫 (& pic of my 🐈‍⬛️).