I've just received this from Oregon, from the artist Michael Orwick, who was commissioned by the Oregon Children's Theater to do the art (publicity, programs, posters) for the play "Gossamer." I'll be in Portland in mid-March (you can see my schedule on the website under "upcoming schedule") and though the play will not be produced until fall, there will be a public reading of it on March 10th.
I am just back from Maine after a busy and productive week there. Here is a picture taken through the window of my studio, showing how high the snow is; Alfie was feeling like King of the Hill. The lovely hanging glass ball was a gift from my friend Richard Greene, retired fourth grade teacher from Illinois who now lives in Florida. He and I have been corresponding for probably 20 years.
I worked on my taxes in Maine, and wrote an article and a speech that I had promised to people; and fiddled with a book manuscript...but it wasn't till the drive home that I hit on the plot device that I think will make it work. Lightbulb over the head! Now I can't wait to get back to it and forge ahead.
I love the glass ball. There is a store in my hometown (Mt. Dora, Fl) that has balls these. The whole ceiling of the store is filled with them, its amazing, almost like being underwater. The way the sun interacts with them always makes me smile!
Posted by: Ken Storey | February 26, 2008 at 01:45 AM
Oh, I'm so glad to have found your blog! I'm a librarian (more or less) in Atlanta and I was such a fan of the Anastasia Krupnik series when I was growing up in the 80's. I read those books over and over and got so much enjoyment out of them.
I have to tell you that it's been so wonderful seeing your work get so much well-deserved acclaim. When you were awarded the Newbery Medal for The Giver and Number the Stars, I was so happy and thought 'that's my old friend Lois Lowry!'
Anyway, thanks so much for your incredible work- I'm looking forward to "The Willoughbys"!
-Amy Walker
Posted by: Amy W. | February 26, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Thanks for remembering Anastasia fondly! I do too!
Posted by: Lois Lowry | February 26, 2008 at 10:40 AM