giff, patricia reilly

"Patricia Reilly Giff breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant distractions from her exuberant seventy-pound golden retriever puppy, Rosie. Citing examples from her award-winning novels she explains how to proceed with each step"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an interview with Patricia Reilly Giff, author of the popular Polk Street series.

Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff shares what she learned trying to trace the history of her Irish family, and provides information on how to conduct family research.