Shutta Crum is the author of a dozen books that range from realistic and fantasy novels for kids, to intricately rhymed picture books, to the nearly-wordless Mine! She's a storyteller with years of experience as a librarian, a popular presenter of programs for kids, and a generous provider of advice to other writers. I'm honored that she has asked me about writing Elena's Story, and that conversation appears on her blog. You'll find lots of other useful stuff on her website and blog--explore!