The Business of Books: Remembering the “Good Old Days”
January 13, 2026
When I first started selling my books at festivals, life was a bit simpler. I would spend $25 for a six-foot table, which provided plenty
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A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests
Beyond the Page: Science, Mystery, and the Arizona Sky
January 2, 2026
After retiring from my career as a laboratory biologist, I shifted my focus toward writing. Before moving to Arizona, I dabbled in audio theater scripts
From the Desert to the Big Screen
December 27, 2025
Last fall, I was approached by an agent interested in shopping my book, Dinosaurs Roamed Arizona, to movie production companies. I’ll admit, I was skeptical
A Storyteller’s Honor: Receiving the Judy Goddard Award
December 20, 2025
On November 17, 2025, I had the immense pleasure of receiving the Judy Goddard Award for Children’s Literature. It is always wonderful to be recognized
My Journey to Becoming a Children’s Author (by Janet McCornick)
December 15, 2025
Covid-19 has impacted countless aspects of our lives. For me, it marked the beginning of a completely unexpected journey. Today, I find myself writing children’s
When Poets Were Magicians: The Ancient Power of Words
December 3, 2025
Some poets have a magical way with words. In ancient societies, poets were believed to possess magical abilities, weaving complex rhythms into language. They were
