C. L. Offerman

A little glimpse into my writing process.

Layering, Leaping, and Weaving Layering, Leaping, and Weaving

I recently came across an enlightening article by Heather Murphy Capps, my favorite author of middle grade fiction. In it, she describes why she used magical realism to navigate the difficult issues of social justice, inherited trauma, and bullying in her recently published novel, "The Rule of Three." In her introduction, she clarifies a common misconception about the style... "Magical realism is often mischaracterized, so I want to be clear....

The Rule of Three I recently came across an enlightening article by Heather Murphy Capps, my favorite author of middle grade fiction. In it, she describes why she used magical realism to navigate the difficult issue…

On September 23, 2021, I posted a "Tip O' The Hat!" to my daughter, Heather Murphy Capps, for signing her first publishing deal. Well, now the book is here! Indigo and Ida is a middle grade novel about eighth grader, Indigo, whose encounter with a book by Black journalist and activist, Ida B. Wells, leads her to realize she must choose between keeping quiet about an unfair school policy and fighting for justice....

Indigo and Ida is Here! On September 23, 2021, I posted a “Tip O’ The Hat!” to my daughter, Heather Murphy Capps, for signing her first publishing deal. Well, now the book is here! Indigo and Ida is a mi…