Children’s literature

It’s been nearly a year since I put together my website and added a monthly newsletter/blog. I have to admit I’ve enjoyed writing the short pieces. It’s fun seeing what topics pique different reader’s interest.

In hopes of improving the information I deliver, I’m reaching out to those of you that have signed up to my monthly newsletter, and others that happen on to my website. I’m interested in learning what topics are most appealing to you? What’s likely to whet your appetite and continue reading a post? Are photos and appropriate links helpful?

For fellow writers who write a regular newsletter/blog that struggle (like me) with the issue of trying to develop regular, meaningful posts, here’s a great piece on the subject from Dan Blank at We Grow Media: http://wegrowmedia.com/10-simple-steps-to-steady-blogging/

Feel free to email me any thoughts you care to share at: davewatsonauthor@gmail.com

My son Tristan exploring an Atlantic Ocean tide pool.

I mentioned in my last post the important role children’s books have played in my creative life. Today I want to share two titles that were influential to me. Though a lot has changed since my childhood and much time has passed since they were published, I believe both books are still inspirational.

When I was growing up in the sixties and early seventies, I didn’t have computer games to occupy my time. While I’m sure I would have wanted one, ( I fed quite a few quarters into the arcade games of my day) I’m glad we didn’t have the temptation. Instead, I was sent outside, in all weather conditions, with my brothers and neighborhood friends and we were expected to entertain ourselves. And we did. We investigated the flora and fauna of creeks near our house and built trails in a local woods. We engineered treehouses and snow forts and hideouts buried underground. We built model rockets, parachutes and balsa wood gliders. There is no doubt the following two books influenced our daily escapades. Continue reading

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