As my birthday approaches, I’m struck by how much I don’t know so far, but also by what I’ve learned in 65, almost 66 years on this earth.
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Claudia Whitsitt is an award-winning author that will tailor her visit to your classroom for ultimate impact. Over 15,000 students have benefited from Claudia's inspiring message #friendshipiscolorblind. Contact her now to schedule your visit.
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When I was ten years old, my mother and I went to the Norwest Movie Theater in Detroit. It was difficult for the two of us to spend time alone together, as she had four other children.
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"This book should be in every school library in the USA."
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The LA Southern California Writers Conference begins tomorrow and I'm jumping for joy! I joined this community of writers seven years ago and have learned an incredible amount about the craft during this time. I had no idea what I didn't know about writing when I wrote my first novel, but through the encouraging guidance of a group of dedicated professionals, I was able to realize my dreams.
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The Milan Eagle Whitsitt shows her new book Added by The Saline Eagle Media on June 9, 2015. Saved under Community News, Our Schools Tags: Beverly Jo Nichols, Claudia Whitsitt, Eric Roman, Jill
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I’ve spent the past two and a half months visiting schools in both Michigan and Ohio, talking about writing Between the Lines and the writing process.
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Mother Daughter Book Reviews is pleased to be coordinating a Blog Tour for the middle grade book, “Between the Lines” by Claudia Whitsitt from May 18 to 31, 2015.
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While I didn’t know Ann or Beverly when I was ten years old, I met them in college. And as I developed the story line for Between the Lines and knew I wanted three girls as…
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You would think as an author, I’d easily find the words to describe last evening’s festivities, but it seems that my heart has been so deeply touched that words are lost.
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Between the Lines tells the story of three girls who become friends during the racially-charged aftermath of the 1967 Detroit Riots.
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Thanks to Doug Bornemann for inviting me to participate in this Blog Hop and encouraging me to think about why I’m writing what I am and how it fits into this big wide world I somehow forget I live…
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John Norman Collins was convicted of premeditated murder in the first degree of Karen Sue Beineman on August 19, 1970, a week before I began attending Eastern Michigan University.
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Dad wanted me to share this with the world. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I skipped out of the house and rolled down the backseat window, just to let my hair blow in the breeze and slap my face when we hit
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Gripping. Compelling. Fast-moving who dunnit! The Wrong Guy, a mystery for both new adults and those who enjoy revisiting their college years, hits the Amazon bookstore today! Pretty awesome, right?
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In celebration of the cover reveal for INTERNAL ISSUES, I’m answering reader questions, an author reveal of sorts. Call it a behind the scenes interview, a tell-all if you will.
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The Southern California Writers Conference www.writersconference.com has been a favorite event of mine for the past four years. I began my first novel just five years ago and attending this conference has provided me with a link to learning my new craft, to other authors, and to people in the industry that could help me SUCK LESS as Michael Steven Gregory would say.
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