I'm always open to invitations, either from SF conventions or elementary schools. Feel free to e-mail me and we'll chat.

Kindergarten Tour
That's right, I spent the spring of 2009 touring kindergarten classrooms at Longfellow Elementary. We talked about parts of a story, how publishing works as a collaboration, and much more.

Then we did a writing exercise based on my short story, "The Busy Baby Puppy." In this story, a girl pretends to be a puppy. Each of the kids got to write what they were pretending to be. 

Pictures above are from thank-you notes written by Mr. Holcomb's class.

SF Conventions
I had a wonderful time at RadCon in February of 2010. What comes next?  I won't know until someone invites me.

SCBWI Inland Empire Region
Mini-Workshop, March 13, 2010
It's a Twofer! I'll be leading a 15-minute Nuts & Bolts Session, followed by Barbara Hollace on "Writing Outside the Box." We'll also have our usual open critique session and raffle to support the Angel Grant. The location is 700 W. Seventh Ave. in Spokane.  Parking is free. You don't have to belong to SCBWI to attend but there is a door charge of $10 for membes and $15 for visitors.

School Visits
I'm going to visit Liberty Elementary in Valleyford WA on March 2, 2010. Next up is Onion Creek Elementary, near Colville WA, on April 9, 2010. I'm really looking forward to both visits.

I also expect to visit classrooms at Longfellow and around Spokane. Click the link above if you're interested in having me come.