Lynn Rogalsky

“Hail, November!”

Autumn is slowly coming to Tucson, AZ. So far, November is way too “hot” for autumn, even hitting 90 this year! October was also unseasonably warm this year— much too warm,

November brings the cooler, crisper morning air (mid-50s for lows) that feels so good after a long, hot summer (and fall). Even if the afternoon Tucson temps are record-breaking warm-hot they’re not as intense as spring-summer. And even the leaves turn color and fall in Arizona,Fall Leaf Collage_wmk

But when the temps cool down to the 60-70’s for the highs, I find it to be refreshing writing weather. I love writing children’s books with a cup of hot coffee. I seem to think a little more clearly in the crisp air.

The coffee warms my body, while the writing warms my heart. J

And of course pumpkins still abound!

Your input: Do you prefer to write in warm or cool weather? Or, if you’re not a writer, do you prefer warm or cool weather?

Published by Lynn Rogalsky

I'm a former TV News Producer/Reporter who now has a love for writing children's picture books and middle grade novels. As an active member of the Arizona chapter of the Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI-AZ), I attend workshops to better my writing craft, and mingle with other like-minded children’s book writers/illustrators published and pre-published. Being a member of a dynamic SCBWI writer’s critique group is a monthly highlight. I'm actively submitting my children's manuscripts to agents and editors. Here’s my writing background: Lynn Rogalsky is a native (since age 5) of Tucson, Arizona where she befriends the saguaros and wildlife. Since she grew up in this beautiful desert city, a thread of Southwest flavor shows up in many of her humorous stories for children. Lynn became aware of her writing talent by a middle school English teacher. During her high school senior year, Lynn’s English teacher also praised her writing abilities. She encouraged Lynn to study Journalism, which she did at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. Lynn began her professional writing career as a newsroom intern at KGUN Ch. 9, Tucson’s ABC-affiliate TV station. She quickly worked her way up to News/Feature Writer and 10PM News Producer, giving her B.A. in Journalism a good workout. Currently, Lynn works as a freelance Slogan Writer, which takes a lot of creativity to project an idea in one short phrase. In the past, she has enjoyed working as a Copywriter for a catalog company and ad agency. With a minor in Creative Writing, later she yearned for more than news and feature stories. Lynn fell in love with the idea of writing for children at a workshop given by award-winning children’s author, Jennifer Ward in 2008. That spark took flame after meeting another Tucson children’s author at the Pima Writers’ Workshop. As an active member of SCBWI since 2008, Lynn has been inspired by many authors and fellow members. In Spring 2009, she completed the class “Writing For Children” at Pima College, taught by award-winning children’s book author, Juanita Havill. Lynn has since written multiple picture book manuscripts, one chapter book, and has a middle grade novel in the works. She loves writing and working “quirky” into her manuscripts. Photography is another passion of Lynn’s, and she often incorporates her own photographs in her writing blog, Whimsical Words Blog. She has also had my photos hanging in galleries. Visit her photography fan page, Through Lynn’s Lens on Facebook. I can't live without my faith, family, friends, dogs, and Indian food. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Haha on the chattering teeth, Forrest! I’m with you there since I don’t like interruptions to my writing. That includes cold fingers that freeze to the keyboard. Warmer weather means my mind is thawed to create.

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    • Yes, Tucsonans will be roasting along with our turkeys on Thanksgiving, since a record-breaking high of 90 is forecasted! I’m with you on preferring writing during warmer weather and rainy days Thanks for stopping by, Marcia!

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