I’m sharing a poem that is a tribute to two dogs, one fictional and one historical. It’s also a tribute to the enchanting connections that sometimes come when researching a novel. This is ano…| Karin Fisher-Golton
It’s the last Poetry Friday of National Poetry Month 2025 and the end of a week that included both Earth Day and the launch of The Clock and the Boulder, my time-travel novel for ages 9-12—a book that takes place … Continue reading →| Karin Fisher-Golton
The Clock and the Boulder, my time-travel novel for ages 9-12 was released today. It is now available as a paperback, hardcover book, and e-book. I am delighted to have this longtime project come together so beautifully. Big thanks to … Continue reading →| Karin Fisher-Golton
I’m continuing to share poems connected to writing my novel, The Clock and the Boulder, in the lead up to its April 22 release in this National Poetry Month. Today I chose two short poems, both abo…| Karin Fisher-Golton
Happy April 2025! It’s National Poetry Month and the publication month of my time-travel novel for ages 9-12, The Clock and the Boulder. This book, which will be released April 22, 2025, is set in …| Karin Fisher-Golton
It’s the Jewish holiday Tu B’Shvat (the 15th of the Jewish month Shvat), called the birthday of the trees. Originally used for agricultural accounting, in modern times on this day we celebrate the …| Karin Fisher-Golton
Happy Read Your World Day! This 13-year tradition of celebrating diverse children’s books, formerly called Multicultural Children’s Book Day, has a new name. The non-profit that organizes this even…| Karin Fisher-Golton
Last night I found one of those insects some call a “daddy long legs” and some call a “mosquito eater” in my bathroom. I hadn’t seen one for years, and it was a welcome sight reminding me of long ago … Continue reading →| Karin Fisher-Golton
Last month, walking on Wildcat Creek Trail near where I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I spotted this pair of bay trees by the side of the path. I was quite taken with them and later wrote the … Continue reading →| Karin Fisher-Golton
We are coming into the last weekend of National Poetry Month. It’s an opportunity to revisit some favorite poems, read the work of a poet you’ve wondered about, write a poem yourself, or check out …| Karin Fisher-Golton