Dear Reader,

Thanks for stopping by to checkout my website. I've been busy working on many varied projects including a picturebook biography, an early reader series proposal, a revision of a middle grade novel, a revision of a young adult novel, the layout of a graphic novel--AND a musical. (Not kidding!)

I'm collaborating with playwright Randy Schacher on writing a musical we're basing around (as opposed to basing it ON) my picturebook, BEWARE THE BRINDLEBEAST. And we're having a blast! Working on BRINDLEBEAST has already opened doors to new friendships, new collaborations, and new ways of looking at the world. Look for a blog on the process to surface soon. I'm jazzed!

My perrenial COVESIDE WRITING WORKSHOP now has its own dedicated website. A RESIDENCY and NEW ONLINE PROGRAMS have been added recently. The fall weekend workshop is coming up soon on Ocotber 10-11. Grab your writing buddies and come to Old Wethersfield, CT --you might find your muse dancing on the cove! Check out: www.covesidewritingworkshop.com.

Finally, I'm very excited to announce my first ever one woman show--and retrospective exhibit: A CELEBRATION OF ANITA RIGGIO. The exhibit will be held in the Thomas J. Dodd Center on the campus of the Unniversity of Connecticut in Storrs, and inaugurates the new Roger L. Crossgrove Exhibit Series, honoring my friend and Emeritus Professor of Art Roger Crossgrove. The opening reception will be on Sunday, October 25, 2:00-4:00. I'd love to see you there! For more information about the exhibit, visit http://lib.uconn.edu/about/exhibits/riggio/index.html

Stop back soon--lots more to come!

Happy Back-to-School!

Anita