Ellen Leventhal

13 Oct Crazy About Crtiques

Posted at 23:08h in children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, picture books, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 8 Comments

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Let me say at the outset that I love my smart, talented, kind critique buddies. Not everyone is so lucky. Picture this: You write something, give it to your critique group, and everyone says it's wonderful. No problems at all. Great feeling? Maybe. Helpful? Nope. The whole point...

05 Sep Vivian Kirkfield and SWEET DREAMS, SARAH

Posted at 19:00h in authors, children's literature, kid lit by Ellen Leventhal 13 Comments

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I have always guessed that Vivian Kirkfield was a special person. Over the years, we've gotten to know each other not only through our writing, but also on a personal level. I remember late nights "talking" about family, health, and where we saw ourselves going...

30 Jun The Rule of Three in Writing and Life

Posted at 22:40h in children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, revision, rule of three, Texas, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 1 Comment

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There is power in the number three. Julius Caesar didn't ask only friends and Romans to lend him their ears. It wouldn't have been nearly as powerful without the countrymen. And don't ever just stop and drop when your clothes are on fire. You better...

31 Mar Bluebonnets Part Two…Moving On

Posted at 18:08h in children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, reflection, revision, Texas, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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Ellen Rothberg and I loved our book, Don't Eat the Bluebonnets. Lots of other people loved it too. It had heart, great illustrations, and kids connected with it. Ahh...

28 Jan Valentine’s Day Fun

Posted at 02:47h in first dates, publishing, short stories, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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Looking for a great Valentine's Day read? This is it. But remember, not all Valentine's Day stories are hearts and flowers! AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW First of all, I need to say that getting out of one's comfort zone can sometimes be wonderful. Scary,...

19 Nov Writing for a Reason: Kissed by an Angel

Posted at 18:51h in Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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An Anthology of Short Stories for Middle Grade Readers I admit it. I spend a lot of time on Facebook. But it’s not just for the political posts, the jokes, or even the cute puppy pictures. The majority of my time on Facebook is connecting with...

03 Aug I'VE LOST MY MOJO!

Posted at 22:55h in Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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I will spare you the details, but suffice it to say, when I look back on this summer years from now, it will not be filled with fond memories. Aside from the flood and a myriad of other issues, a book deal recently fell through. A...

14 Jul Unicorns, Glitter, and Green Neon Marker

Posted at 14:24h in children's literature, floods, Houston, kid lit, reflection, top ten, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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I am blocked. Stuck in quicksand without a single clever thought. I had some ideas at one time. I really did. But watching old ideas float away does not do much for sparking new ones. At least it didn't for me. In the aftermath of the Memorial...

17 Jun When It Rains, It Pours…Literally!

Posted at 01:35h in flood clean up, floods, Houston, Texas, top ten, tropical storm by Ellen Leventhal 13 Comments

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You know how when your life seems kind of surreal, you can either laugh or cry? Well, I’m right there now, and I think I will laugh. That seems the better choice. I’m sitting in my “temporary housing” watching the wind blow and waiting for...

01 May Poetry Friday Roundup! (It is still Friday, isn't it?)

Posted at 21:00h in children's literature, kid lit, publishing, reflection, songs, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 18 Comments

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Yep, that's me today. A big mess of mixed up "muddleness". Ok, "muddleness" is not a word, but I kind of like how it sounds. I apologize to my Poetry Friday pals who were busy looking for this post on the Space City Scribes site....