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Michelle Boyd Waters

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I'm a reader with a writer's eye, and my literary pursuits extend beyond the page. Drawing inspiration from historical research and education and a diverse range of genres including mystery, thrillers, and a touch of romance, I'm particularly drawn to narratives that challenge the status quo. When I'm not lost in a book, I'm often found sketching out new story ideas, always eager to explore the art of storytelling from both sides of the literary coin. ...more

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Why I Wrote A Glitch in the System for Today’s Students

After teaching English for more than a decade, I've noticed something that has stayed with me.Many of the students who quietly shape a classroom are almost invisible in the stories we ask them to read.The loud students often become the protagonists.The athletes become the heroes.The funny students become the comic relief.The quiet students (the ones […] Read more of this blog post »

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The Lifespan Development of Writing

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“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”
― Groucho Marx

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“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

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“If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”
― Oscar Wilde

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“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”
― Oscar Wilde

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!

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