Once I have an idea, I conduct an audit-which is a fancy way of saying that I cast a wide net and gather research from all of the reputable sources in that subject area. In my past life as a product designer, I did a ton of research at the outset of every new project. Thyme’s story grew from there!Ĭould you share with readers how you conducted your research or share a few interesting tidbits you learned while researching? I thought it would be especially tough if you were just starting middle school, with all of the social pressures involved at that time in life.
I wondered how the conflicts at home would influence the conflicts at school. I wondered what it would be like to be the sibling of a gravely ill child. The idea for this story came to me after I read a bunch of middle grade books with protagonists who were facing serious illnesses. It’s a story about family, friendship, and finding your place in the world when life throws you a curveball.
“Conklin successfully weaves together the shifting dynamics of a loving family under crisis with the less dramatic but equally heartfelt turmoil of coming of age in a new environment.”-Publishers WeeklyĬounting Thyme is the story of Thyme Owens, an eleven-year-old girl whose family moves across the country for her little brother’s cancer treatment. “ sweet book that will strum the heartstrings of readers.”-School Library Journal “Thyme’s remarkable perseverance and resilience will inspire readers of Conklin’s compassionate tale.”-Kirkus Reviews “Debut author Conklin writes with a pitch-perfect middle-grade voice… A nice choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy heartfelt and emotional novels.”-Booklist
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