The real joy only happens when you take the time to do a book signing, attend book festivals, visit schools or anything else that will let you have a shared experience. Many times, you are not just meeting your intended reader but the whole family who will be reading your story together….

Revisiting a memorable place can certainly evoke a range of emotions. Perhaps it gives you a chance to see something you missed, or maybe it will not be as great as the first time.

Whatever lies ahead, there is always expectation and anticipation. That is especially true for me as I go back to Massachusetts every year about this time for the day job. While being there, of course, I will take time to drive by the family home, old schools, eat at restaurants that have been there for years, and so much more. As a published children’s book author, I could not help but make a return visit to the Dr Seuss Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts. I was not sure what feeling it would create within me, but I wanted to find out.