Category Archives: The Scarred Letter

Writer Wednesday: Bullying–Stealing Rationality

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Val

Back in my childhood, which thankfully happened before the Internet explosion and before everyone was “connected” online, bullies were few and far between. I vaguely remember each class having usually one bully, and the bullying happened in person so that … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: When Heather Comes to Life

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Val

Battle of the Books This year, I was honored that Loudoun County Public Schools chose my novel The Scarred Letter as one of its ten Battle of the Books selections. Battle of the Books is a competition in which students … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Being an Individual

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Val

…or “Why I Wrote The Scarred Letter” Background A high school English teacher, I taught The Scarlet Letter year after year. For some students (too few), it became a favorite book that they remembered even years after graduating. For others, … Continue reading →

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When the World Lives a Lie: Is Cheating in School the Status Quo?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Val

When I was in school, I had a bizarre experience involving cheating. As a preface: most of my classes were useful, and most of my teachers were dedicated. However, in a class which I shall not name, I remember an … Continue reading →

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