Oct 9
No more'n a breath.
For me, October 10th is a day that sneaks up on a person. Not in the way that October 2nd might. On the first of the month, I don’t turn...
Oct 1
Last night, I was kind of a celebrity...
Wanna know what I did last night? Okay. I'll tell you. Last night, my friend Mary and I attended a book club for my novel, Just Whistle ....
Sep 26
Get Ready, World... Carlie is Coming for You!
I have some book signings lined up in October and November, and for one of these book signings, I need a poster. So last night I was...
Sep 22
A change of opinion doesn't make you weak.
My principal, whom I adore, is currently reading An Illusion of Control . Earlier today, I received a message from her that said, "The...
Sep 18
Books AREN'T the problem.
I attended yet another a school board meeting last night. Honestly, I never thought I'd be someone who attends school board meetings....
Sep 9
I worry that Mary will fight me...
...for Sebastian. Many of you know Mary as my editor and marketing manager, but what most of you probably don't know is that Mary loves...
Sep 7
“You don’t need church to find Jesus.”
I don’t make it a secret that I’m not a religious person. I’ve never been a churchgoer and I probably never will be. Listening to a...
Sep 2
Life with Arlo: Yucky-Yucky Poo-Poo Edition
Honestly, the yucky-yucky poo-poo part of this blog isn't the worst part... but it certainly factors in. My friend Jody is in town, so I...
Aug 28
Just some commentary about people and teaching and perspectives and such
If you're a follower of my blogs, then you are already well-versed in my love for Trampled By Turtles. You likely already know about the...