The year has held its ups and downs for me; I'm sure it has for you, too. I'm counting on the year ending on a note of joy (and gingerbread!) and look forward to a new year brimming with promise and peace. Kirby Larson More Quotes by Kirby Larson More Quotes From Kirby Larson I think if you find your passion and you go with it you are rewarded. Kirby Larson passion ifs thinking Character is everything, especially these days when that's what publishers are asking for. Make sure that yours have child appeal. Also don't have a huge cast of characters. One or two is best, four, the maximum. Kirby Larson character two children Hon, when someone's a true friend, there's no need to miss 'em." She patted her chest. "'Cause they're always right here. Kirby Larson true-friend missing needs Well, before writing became all-consuming, I was a quilter, like Hattie and Perilee. I don’t do that anymore, but I do knit, garden and watch the birds in my backyard. I also take lots of walks, do yoga and talk my husband into taking me out to dinner as often as possible. Kirby Larson husband yoga writing Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don't have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They must be written so the worst actress can read with comfort and expression. Kirby Larson expression writing book Our actions make the fragrance of our lives...Would you smell of plums? Or Vinegar? Kirby Larson plums our-actions smell Isn't it fascinating how long a few minutes seem when you are completely alone with not a familiar face in sight? Kirby Larson sight faces long It seems the misfortune of one can plow a deeper furrow in the heart than the misfortune of millions. Kirby Larson deeper seems heart Hattie.' Grace patted my arm. 'My cows sing better than you do. Kirby Larson arms cows grace I absolutely love writing and sharing my enthusiasm with students, and because of 'Hattie Big Sky,' Montana holds a special place in my heart. Kirby Larson place sky heart love I was overwhelmed by how military families felt supported and honored by 'Nubs.' Kirby Larson how honored overwhelmed military When someone is working hard on something, that always connects with people, no matter what the differences in generations are. Kirby Larson someone differences matter people I wanted to use my writing skills to bring attention to the overwhelming needs of the Gulf coast region. Kirby Larson bring skills writing attention It's so much fun trying to channel my inner four-year-old. Kirby Larson inner so-much-fun fun trying In a novel, you have space to develop a character or a scene. You don't have that luxury in a 700-800-word picture book. Kirby Larson picture you space character After writing two books featuring amazing dogs, I decided to be owned by one. Kirby Larson books amazing writing two I sold 'Hattie Big Sky' without an agent but quickly realized a writing career required an agent. Kirby Larson career big sky writing After writing several chapter books, I found my true passion: historical fiction. Kirby Larson chapter true passion writing
