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May 12, 2010
CELEBRATE SQUID AND RED AND X
Now available at stores near you:
Haven't read this one, but doesn't it look like FUN??!
And this one... you won't forget Damien! Fun, funny, super-hero-y.... Congratulations, Chelsea!
And for the historical fiction buffs, here's a great story for you. I've already raved about this one, and after having met Christina, I can rave about her too!! Don't miss!
Haven't read this one, but doesn't it look like FUN??!
And this one... you won't forget Damien! Fun, funny, super-hero-y.... Congratulations, Chelsea!
And for the historical fiction buffs, here's a great story for you. I've already raved about this one, and after having met Christina, I can rave about her too!! Don't miss!
May 10, 2010
COLOR ME INSPIRED
Okay, so now I'm a wee bit glad I wasn't able to complete my quilt in time for the Guild show.
Here's why:
"Happiness is... a day at the Gulf (before the oil slick)." Amazing hand-work. And she cut all those pieces of coral and spent 37 hours on beading alone!
Hand-quilted CIRCLES by Julie over at Green Quilts. Do you have any idea how HARD that is??! (Me neither, because I have never attempted it. But wowzers, can I imagine.)
My favorite title: "Happiness is... Dark Chocolate Mousse with...
Here's why:
"Happiness is... a day at the Gulf (before the oil slick)." Amazing hand-work. And she cut all those pieces of coral and spent 37 hours on beading alone!
Hand-quilted CIRCLES by Julie over at Green Quilts. Do you have any idea how HARD that is??! (Me neither, because I have never attempted it. But wowzers, can I imagine.)
My favorite title: "Happiness is... Dark Chocolate Mousse with...
May 9, 2010
ON MOTHERHOOD
I remember a bumper sticker from years ago - long before I was a parent - that read, "PARENTING IS SACRED."
Indeed.
You mothers know what I'm talking about. Happy Day to you all!
And most especially, Happy Day to my mother. We don't get to choose our parents, and wow, have I been most fortunate to be so well loved from before I was even born.
And now, the flip side... my boys know their mother pretty well. So my gifts were handmade creations: a funny card from oldest son, complete with illus...
May 6, 2010
DEAR JULIUS LESTER
Dear Julius Lester,
You don't know me, but I talk about you all the time. That's because you have been an important part of my writing journey. Allow me to explain.
Back in 2003, I saw something that changed my life. It was The Quilts of Gee's Bend art exhibit at the Whitney in New York City. I was captivated by the quilts, fascinated by the quilters and their history. After a couple of years of immersing myself in all things Gee's Bend, I started writing a story.
Eventually that story beca...
May 4, 2010
CELEBRATE MYTH AND MAGIC AND MYSTERY
...with SHADE by fellow 2k10 classmate Jeri Smith-Ready. She's awesome, and the critics are loving this one -- I look forward to reading!
...TORTILLA SUN by Jennifer Cervantes. I raved about this one when I read the ARC, and I recently had the pleasure of meeting the author -- both are beautiful!
...PROPHECY OF DAYS by Christy Raedeke. Another cover I love, author I love, premise I love! Congrats, Christy -- so excited to finally get to read!!
...TORTILLA SUN by Jennifer Cervantes. I raved about this one when I read the ARC, and I recently had the pleasure of meeting the author -- both are beautiful!
...PROPHECY OF DAYS by Christy Raedeke. Another cover I love, author I love, premise I love! Congrats, Christy -- so excited to finally get to read!!
May 2, 2010
THE POWER OF QUILTS
They can bring together mothers and daughters in a book club at Homewood Library... (meet the daughters)
They can inspire 3rd graders to make art at Reeltown School...
They can inspire a great home ec pillow project for middle schoolers at Berry Middle School...
...and provide a way for staff members to tell their family stories...
AND they can bring together people of all ages in celebration of history and family and all the ways we are connected to one another. (10 year old Eric is behind the ...
They can inspire 3rd graders to make art at Reeltown School...
They can inspire a great home ec pillow project for middle schoolers at Berry Middle School...
...and provide a way for staff members to tell their family stories...
AND they can bring together people of all ages in celebration of history and family and all the ways we are connected to one another. (10 year old Eric is behind the ...
April 30, 2010
GIVEAWAY AND GOODBYE, NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
Eating Poetry
by Mark Strand
Ink runs from the corners of my mouth.
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.
rest of poem here
And that's exactly how I feel after this wonderful poetry-filled month! Pure happiness. Especially as I achieved my goal of a poem a day. They're not all great poems, but some of them are on their way. And even on my worst day when I wrote a poem called "Thirteen Reasons Why I am Unable to Write a Poem Today," I still managed to eke out a likable li...
by Mark Strand
Ink runs from the corners of my mouth.
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.
rest of poem here
And that's exactly how I feel after this wonderful poetry-filled month! Pure happiness. Especially as I achieved my goal of a poem a day. They're not all great poems, but some of them are on their way. And even on my worst day when I wrote a poem called "Thirteen Reasons Why I am Unable to Write a Poem Today," I still managed to eke out a likable li...
April 27, 2010
CELEBRATE ORIGINALITY
Keep your eyes peeled for some great new books hitting the shelves this week:
MISTWOOD by 2k10 classmate Leah Cypess. Haven't read this one yet, but it's gotten some great reviews. Also, it's about a Shifter. And who doesn't secretly wish for that power?? Actually, it's the themes of loyalty, betrayal, etc., that have got me really wanting to read this one. Can't wait!
THE LAST GREAT GETAWAY OF THE WATER BALLOON BOYS by Scott William Carter. A boy book! Woohooo!! And it involves a road ...
MISTWOOD by 2k10 classmate Leah Cypess. Haven't read this one yet, but it's gotten some great reviews. Also, it's about a Shifter. And who doesn't secretly wish for that power?? Actually, it's the themes of loyalty, betrayal, etc., that have got me really wanting to read this one. Can't wait!
THE LAST GREAT GETAWAY OF THE WATER BALLOON BOYS by Scott William Carter. A boy book! Woohooo!! And it involves a road ...
April 25, 2010
THE DOG ATE MY POETRY AND OTHER EXCUSES
Okay, so it's Sunday. And yes, I am aware that I failed to post a)winner's name b)new giveaway c)poem for Poetry Friday.
In my defense, I was up at 4 a.m. that morning, hauling it back to Birmingham, after a FANTASTIC few days in Arkansas. Why was I in such a hurry?
Well. A few Tenners were coming to town, and we had plans for lunch. Here we are:
moi, Guadelupe Garcia McCall, Lindsey Leavitt and sweet baby Logan, Jennifer Cervantes and Christina Diaz Gonzalez
I'm really not that tall, by th...
In my defense, I was up at 4 a.m. that morning, hauling it back to Birmingham, after a FANTASTIC few days in Arkansas. Why was I in such a hurry?
Well. A few Tenners were coming to town, and we had plans for lunch. Here we are:
moi, Guadelupe Garcia McCall, Lindsey Leavitt and sweet baby Logan, Jennifer Cervantes and Christina Diaz Gonzalez
I'm really not that tall, by th...
April 20, 2010
GOING TO THE NATURAL STATE
That would be Arkansas, folks.
First stop: That Bookstore in Blytheville, where I will be signing books TODAY at 5 pm.
Wednesday: School visits arranged by Marvel from That Bookstore. I can't express what a wonderful thing this is. As much as I LOVE school visits, I spend entirely too much time setting them up and making contracts and corresponding about said visits. It can be crazy-making. So big BIG thanks to the booksellers/librarians of the world who take this job off my plate.
Wedne...
