Search this site:
Autographs for your Kindle books!
Did you know you can request autographs for your Kindle edition of Corgi Capers, The Scarred Letter, or any of my other books? Check out the books available for autographing at my Autograph page.
Category Archives: writing
Writer Wednesdays: Dystopian Express
Welcome to Writer Wednesdays. Today I’d like to highlight a book hot off the presses (well, the electronic presses, for now. The paperback is on its way!). It’s called Dystopian Express, and I’m especially excited because dystopian writing is probably … Continue reading
Posted in Writer Wednesdays, writing
Leave a comment
Fantastic Friday: When Heather Comes to Life
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
Posted in contest, event, Fantastic Friday, inspiration, The Scarred Letter, writing
2 Comments
Forging Freedom: Dimensions
For today’s “Writer Wednesday” feature, I wanted to highlight an anthology I edited called Forging Freedom: Dimensions. Dimensions was published by Freedom Forge Press, a company dedicated to celebrating stories of freedom (of all types). When the company put out … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, Ray Bradbury, Writer Wednesdays, writing
Leave a comment
The Danger of Being an Individual
…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
Posted in cheating, inspiration, musings, The Scarred Letter, writing
Leave a comment
When the World Lives a Lie: Is Cheating in School the Status Quo?
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
Posted in cheating, inspiration, The Scarred Letter, writing
Leave a comment
Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference: A Writer’s Perspective
During the last week in June, I attended the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference. The conference invites award-winning and nationally- (and internationally-) recognized authors to present talks and roundtable discussions to attendees. In the afternoon, small group sessions are led … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, musings, Writer Wednesdays, writing
Tagged agents, big idea, Brian Floca, kidlit, publishing, Shenandoah University, writing conference
Leave a comment
3 Lessons for Writers
A few weeks ago, I attended (and presented at) the 2014 Pennwriters Annual Conference. First of all, it was great to be back in Lancaster, PA. I really missed Isaac’s pretzel roll sandwiches, and I snuck away long enough to … Continue reading
Posted in writing
Tagged 2014 conference, improvement, inspiration, lesson, never stop learning, online writing class, Pennwriters, writing
Leave a comment
Writing Process Blog Tour
I was tagged by the lovely Clara Bowman-Jahn, author of Annie’s Special Day, to share the answer to four questions about my writing. Check out her website for information about her newest release. You can also visit her blog, facebook, … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, musings, writing
Leave a comment
Cover Reveal: The Scarred Letter by Val Muller
I’m happy to reveal the cover for my upcoming Young Adult novel, The Scarred Letter. It will be published by Barking Rain Press in June. I wrote this novel as a modernization of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, taking the … Continue reading
Posted in writing
Tagged cover reveal, the scarlet letter, the scarred letter, YA fiction
Leave a comment
Pennwriters Conference: May 16-18
I’m pleased to announce the 2014 Pennwriters Conference at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’ll be presenting a class on characterization on Friday, May 16 and look forward to attending many of the other classes and presentations, networking with … Continue reading
Posted in writing
Leave a comment