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Welcome — I’m Michelle
Books from a small-town point of view.
I write playful picture books and down-to-earth writing resources, with a little small-town heart in everything. Take a look around — the books, the blog, and a few classroom goodies are all here.
How to Build a Cozy Mystery Suspect List That Plays Fair
Build a cozy mystery suspect list that plays fair: how...
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Cozy Mystery Opening Chapters: How to Hook Your Reader
How to write a cozy mystery opening readers cannot put...
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Red Herrings in a Cozy Mystery: How to Plant Them Without Cheating
A craft guide to writing red herrings in a cozy...
Read MoreWrite Your Own Mini Mystery: A Fun Detective-Story Activity for Kids
A five-step, kid-friendly recipe for writing a mini mystery—detective, clues,...
Read MoreWhat Is the R.A.C.E.S. Strategy? A Simple Guide to Teaching Constructed Response
A plain-English guide to the R.A.C.E.S. strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite,...
Read More5 Easy Ways to Encourage Your Child to Write at Home (Without the Battle)
Five low-pressure, parent-tested ways to get kids writing at home—by...
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