What were libraries like in the past? While trying to figure out how ancient books were repaired, I came across the delightful Libraries in the
One of my favorite collaborative efforts. Steel and heather. Alfter, Germany. ©Laurel Decher, 2018. Reading is a collaborative and creative activity. The reader is in
In January, we had heavy winds for this area. They were impressive, but I think winds are much stronger in other, drier parts of the
The other day, I got my first pair of reading glasses. All of a sudden, reading, computers, knitting–even the fine print at the store–is SO
My doodle for the SCBWI Europolitan Conference in Belgium. ©Laurel Decher, 2017. Hanging out with all of the illustrators at the 2017 SCBWI Europolitan Conference
We have a supposedly American car, a Ford Fusion, but it lives in Germany, so it has to have German antifreeze. Natch. Instead of 5-gallon,
Need book recommendations for the 9 to 12 year old readers on your gift list? Here are the 10 books for this age group I
Imaginations are powerful, how are we using ours? Note: I originally wrote this post in 2017, but it feels just as relevant to me now.
I’m over at The Winged Pen today with a round-up of the best online mentors to help you plan a series of novels. Read the
Note: This post was written in 2017, but it’s always a good reminder for me. Hopefully, it will help someone else. People look beautiful and
Abbey Mariawald, the only existing Trappist monastery in Germany. Founded 1470 A.D. Heimbach, Germany. ©Laurel Decher, 2017. Safe spaces to create art Lately, I’ve been
The Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Italy was over the top! I love watching live orchestras and this one had 5 string basses. 🙂 And the
