“[Rejection] made me quit writing once. For six months. I started up again when my then seven-year-old son asked me to start writing again because I was too grumpy when I wasn't writing.” WritingYearsMadeSonMonthsSixSevenQuittingRejectionSix MonthsSeven YearsGrumpy Author:Kirby Larson
“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.” WritingBookRememberFormWrittenWorstExpressionComfortActressesPoeticClosestRhymePicture Books Author:Kirby Larson
“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.” WritingWellsWalksWatchesHusbandBirdYogaGardenDinnerMy HusbandConsumingBackyardsQuilters Author:Kirby Larson
