Hi, Kids!
I don’t have time to write this page today, but I’ll do it soon.
I promise.
Really.
No kidding!
When I get to write it, it will have my dogs…
![Rosie and Harry](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rosie-and-Harry-1000x562.jpg)
…and I’ll tell you how I never planned to be a writer
because writing scared me.
![Writing Pencil](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Writing-Pencil-e1712586289268-1000x729.jpg)
I wanted to be a teacher.
Guess what!
I got a job!
I was so happy!
![Teaching](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Teaching_edited-scaled-e1712587633506-1000x693.jpg)
Then lots of teachers had to be let go.
I was one of them.
I was so unhappy.
And worried.
![Worried](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Worry-edited.jpg)
I had to find a new way to talk to you.
I just had to!
![I need a plan](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-Plan-edited.jpg)
I know I said writing scared me, but…
Surprise!
I gave it a try
and have written over 100 books.
![Book grid](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/book-grid-other-books.jpg)
(I’ve had a lot to say to you.)
![](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/book-grid-our-principal.jpg)
It’s time for me to write another book now.
That’s why I don’t have time to finish writing this page.
But wait, maybe it’s almost done. What do you think?
![](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stephanie-and-Harry-edited.jpg)
Sometimes, all it takes is getting started.
What don’t you have time to write today?
Want to give it a try?
![](https://stephaniecalmenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Your-Turn-to-Write-Edited.jpg)
My name is long. Would you like to hear me say it?