

- Linda S. Mai, Author -

After joining SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators),
I decided if getting a book published was something
I wanted to accomplish, I needed to get serious.
From that point on I made every effort to attend all the local SCBWI conferences and events, as well as several other conferences in my
area. I was like a sponge learning all I could about writing and
the publishing business.
I'm currently active in several critique groups, including an on-line rhyming group. I’m grateful for my critique partners who help me revise my manuscripts. They often see things I could say better and/or things
I should leave out. My writing friends are always there for me,
encouraging me on my writing journey.
I'm pleased to be working with an awesome agent, Amy Brewer, with Metamorphosis Literary Agency. She's a strong advocate and her work
on my behalf is appreciated!
I stay busy thinking of new ideas, revising my manuscripts (lots of revising), and reading children's books. What could be more fun?
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Books I Recommend
Picture Books
Cowboy Camp by Tammi Saur
Diva Delores by Laura Sassi
A Dog Named Doug by Karma Wilson
Sparky and Spike by Barbara Lowell
Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks
Chapter Books
Camp Not Allowed by KJ Williams
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
Middle Grade
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Marcello in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Midnight on Strange Street by K.E. Ormsbee
Keepers of the Secret Code by KJ Williams & Teresa R. Kemp
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These past two years have been challenging with the Covid pandemic keeping everyone from traveling and meeting together. All the Oklahoma writing conferences and monthly meetings were cancelled and held
virtually.
However, things are opening up and it is good to be with my writing friends again at workshops, meeting and conferences. There are still some zoom/skype meetings and I'm grateful for the technology that helps us during times such as these.
