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Sandra Stiles

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June 12, 1958

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April 2009

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This week we had state tests at school. One of my former student's asked how my new book was coming along. I replied that I'd done little writing this year because of all of the effort I had put in on lesson plans, etc. My principal was standing there and assured her I would get back into it. This kind of lit a fire under me.

Today I opened the book Hooked by Les Edgerton
I mention this because a... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on April 21, 2012 10:10 • 97 views • Tags: improving, writing
Average rating: 4.17 · 12 ratings · 11 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
Steps to Courage
4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011
Steps to Courage
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012

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Author Linda Jones and her illustrator son Branson Jones has created a wonderful pre-k/kindergarten book to teach kids the capital letters. The wonderful rhyming descriptions explain how to draw the letters, gives a word to help remember the letter....more
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This is the second book I have read by this author. This one definitely has a message my students could relate to. Fifth grade twins Letty and Carlos Thompson live in Oakland, California with their mother. They don’t live in the best area of town. On...more
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For those of you who love historical fiction this just might be the book for you. David Wesley Hill has created a character that is very believable. Young Perry James is found at the beginning of the book tied to a whipping post, preparing to be whip...more
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message 5: by Marco

Marco Hi Sandra, thanks for the add and good to meet a fellow author. If you feel like reading some of my poetry it's on my site at www.theskyinsideyou.com. I'm going to check out your book now, happy new year!


message 4: by KIKA

KIKA *waves* HI! thanks for the book rec, just added it to my list :) HOpe you're having a good day! Happy Reading =)


Sandra Stiles J. Kaye wrote: "Hey! :) It's been a long time since we've chatted. How have you been?"

Things have been going great. I followed in your footsteps. I realized I could not keep up with the challenges. I use them to read books but don't post my progress. It was too much. I also set up a writing site and I've finished editing first manuscript and am working on manuscript 2 and 3. You have been such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your friendship.


message 2: by Steve

Steve W Hi Skstiles,

Thanks for the invite. You have some great reviews on your list, I look forward to adding some of those books to my list.

cheers


Donald James Parker Hi Skstiles612,
Thanks for the friend invitation. I'd be honored if you'd check out my work at My Website - click here
You can download my ebooks for free there.
God bless!!
Don


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