After ten years of a (mostly) weekly blogging schedule, I am taking a wee break to focus on my writing and my own story. May you own musings lead you on some wonderful journeys.
And my ten words for this year ahead are:
WRITE
LAUGHTER
TRAVEL
BLM
BOUNTY
SIMPLICTY
CONNECTION
BOUNDARIES
LISTEN
WONDER
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories.
I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Happy New Year, Joanna! May 2021 treat you well!
Thank you, Jilanne. I will continue to follow your writing career and reviews this year!