Category Archives: Writing

Favorite #197: Authors and Illustrators

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Dicy McCullough

Being Creative Together As a children’s author I understand the importance of illustrations in telling a story and feel lucky that my illustrator is not only an amazing artist, but also a friend. I met Jean Barlow when her son, … Continue reading →

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Favorite #183: Aspiring Author, Alicia Hartley (Part 2)

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

                         Alicia’s Guest Blog I met Alicia Hartley a few months ago when she moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC. After talking with her, I soon learned she was nervous about leaving Alexander Central High and starting her junior year at … Continue reading →

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Favorite #182: Aspiring creative writer, Alicia Hartley

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

Alicia’s Guest Blog Earlier this summer I met a young lady named Alicia Hartley. Alicia moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC and is now attending West Rowan High School. An aspiring writer, she reminds me of another West student who … Continue reading →

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Favorite #175: Robinson Elementary School

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

     A Day of Reading, Writing and Fun Earlier this spring I was invited by kindergarten teacher, Lorna Poe to share my books with the kindergarten and first grade classes at Robinson Elementary School in Gastonia, NC.  I had never met Lorna … Continue reading →

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Favorite #145: Mark Rockwell’s Tribute to his Dad

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Love and Respect for a Dad Mark Rockwell and I became colleagues when he began teaching fourth grade at Mt Ulla Elementary School fifteen years ago. I was the music teacher at the time. After retiring, I lost contact with Mark … Continue reading →

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Favorite #141: Glenn Sherrill: Dog Trainer, Friend

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Hopes, Dreams and Visions Glenn Sherrill and I were colleagues during the years I taught music in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools in Salisbury, NC. After meeting Glenn, it didn’t take long until I discovered he not only had a passion for music, but also … Continue reading →

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Favorite #140: Carolinas Writing Workshop

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Writing, Networking and Fun As a writer it’s always refreshing and fun to spend time with other writers, networking and sharing ideas. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the 2015 Carolinas Writing Workshop in Charlotte, NC, with Chuck Sambuchino as the presenter. The … Continue reading →

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Favorite #139: Cool Springs Elementary School

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

            Sharing Ideas A few weeks ago, Veronica Williams, the librarian at Cool Springs Elementary School in the Iredell-Statesville School System, invited me to share my children’s books and talk about writing. Although I live only thirty minutes from Cool Springs Elementary School, I had never been … Continue reading →

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Favorite #119: Author Event at the Mint

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

            Authors, Books and Fun What a wonderful event for authors and their adoring fans during the second annual holiday author event at the Charlotte Mint Museum Uptown on December 4. Sponsored by the Charlotte Observer, there were approximately 25 authors in attendance, sharing knowledge and experiences … Continue reading →

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Favorite #109: Writing Workshops

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

             Freelance Writer: Jodi Helmer Where do writers go when they want to refuel or learn something new to improve their craft? Well, possibly college, a class online, a conference or maybe a workshop. This summer I took a workshop with freelance writer, … Continue reading →

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