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January 11, 2010
WORD CLOUD AND A WINNER
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Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the One Little Word contest! As you can see, we had some GREAT words. (A few of them don't show up here ... I don't know why.) Thank you so much for sharing.
Now...
January 8, 2010
FIVE FOR FRIDAY
1. Wow. Launching a book is pretty darn awesome. Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! Here's one of the ways I celebrated:
For those of you who haven't experienced this little piece of heaven, it's white chocolate bread pudding from Chuck's Fish. DELICIOUS.
2. Reviews are coming in! Check out this one from Bookpage.com -- "a tale that will stay with the reader forever," among other things! FOREVER! Y'all, that's a long time!!
3. After all that hoopla about snow, we got maybe ten minut...
For those of you who haven't experienced this little piece of heaven, it's white chocolate bread pudding from Chuck's Fish. DELICIOUS.
2. Reviews are coming in! Check out this one from Bookpage.com -- "a tale that will stay with the reader forever," among other things! FOREVER! Y'all, that's a long time!!
3. After all that hoopla about snow, we got maybe ten minut...
January 7, 2010
WELCOME TO THE WORLD, LUDELPHIA BENNETT!
So it's launch day. No more pre-orders. The book is ON SALE and ON SHELVES near you!!!
It's also a SNOW DAY here in Alabama, which means kids are out of school, but there isn't yet any snow.
And tonight is the BIG GAME! No, I am not an ALABAMA fan, but I have lots and lots of friends who are. And there is a little matter of state pride... so, ROLL TIDE! Such exciting stuff for Ludelphia to pop in on.
First, some links. In case you want to know more about me or the book, these fabulous blog...
It's also a SNOW DAY here in Alabama, which means kids are out of school, but there isn't yet any snow.
And tonight is the BIG GAME! No, I am not an ALABAMA fan, but I have lots and lots of friends who are. And there is a little matter of state pride... so, ROLL TIDE! Such exciting stuff for Ludelphia to pop in on.
First, some links. In case you want to know more about me or the book, these fabulous blog...
January 4, 2010
ONE LITTLE WORD CONTEST!
As promised, I am back to share with you my one little word for 2010.
It's a big thing, selecting just one little word to provide focus and inspiration and enrichment for a whole entire year. Especially for 2010, a year I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for...
And as in previous years, I spent a good deal of time selecting and discarding, selecting and discarding. And then, there it was, THE word:
Perfect, isn't it? And not just because I have my first novel coming out, which is yes, ...
It's a big thing, selecting just one little word to provide focus and inspiration and enrichment for a whole entire year. Especially for 2010, a year I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for...
And as in previous years, I spent a good deal of time selecting and discarding, selecting and discarding. And then, there it was, THE word:
Perfect, isn't it? And not just because I have my first novel coming out, which is yes, ...
CELEBRATE DREAMS COMING TRUE!
Well, friends, I'm not the only one with a debut book being released this week... please join me in welcoming the following books to shelves near you. And look for me back here tomorrow with a new contest AND my "one little word" for 2010. What a super-exciting week!!!
by Jennifer R. Hubbard
by Kitty Keswick
by Bonnie J. Doerr
by Yxta Maya Murray
by Dia Reeves
by Jennifer R. Hubbard
by Kitty Keswick
by Bonnie J. Doerr
by Yxta Maya Murray
by Dia Reeves
January 1, 2010
A LITTLE "SARAH CYNTHIA" TO START THE NEW YEAR
Welcome, 2010!!
To get the year started right, I give you my favorite poem from childhood, as read by the person who read it to me: my father, or Papa, as he is more affectionately known. (Blog goal for 2010: video once a week!)
It's just a funny list poem -- "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" by Shel Silverstein. And to me, then and now, it's magically creative and funny and inspiring. The drawing in WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS is pretty awesome too. Enjoy!
For other poet...
To get the year started right, I give you my favorite poem from childhood, as read by the person who read it to me: my father, or Papa, as he is more affectionately known. (Blog goal for 2010: video once a week!)
It's just a funny list poem -- "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" by Shel Silverstein. And to me, then and now, it's magically creative and funny and inspiring. The drawing in WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS is pretty awesome too. Enjoy!
For other poet...
December 27, 2009
CELEBRATE HARD WORK!
I'm all about celebrating these days. More on that soon! Meanwhile, join me in congratulating the following authors whose debut novels were released last week:
Alexandra Diaz
Bree Despain
Jaclyn Dolamore
Lindsay Eland
If YOU have hard work to celebrate, I'd love to hear about it!
Alexandra Diaz
Bree Despain
Jaclyn Dolamore
Lindsay Eland
If YOU have hard work to celebrate, I'd love to hear about it!
December 25, 2009
MERRY AND BRIGHT!
The kids have christened it "the best Christmas ever."
Who am I to argue??
Now off to eat more barely-done sugar cookies with pretty red sprinkles...
December 18, 2009
LOVE'S AUSTERE AND LONELY OFFICES
I've just discovered poetry on youtube. Who knew?
For Poetry Friday, I give you one of my faves: "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden. Find more great poetry today at Susan Writes.
For Poetry Friday, I give you one of my faves: "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden. Find more great poetry today at Susan Writes.
December 17, 2009
AND THE TENNER ARCS KEEP COMING
This week is was my good fortune to read three awesome books coming soon to booksellers and librarians near you.
First up, TORTILLA SUN by Jennifer Cervantes:
I love this book. It is pure tesoro, which, for the non-Spanish speaking means "treasure." I only know the word because it appears in this magical book, along with a bunch of other beautiful Spanish words. And there's a glossary at the end. AND a recipe for Nana's famous tortillas. Did I mention I love this book? Magic. Love. Ench...
First up, TORTILLA SUN by Jennifer Cervantes:
I love this book. It is pure tesoro, which, for the non-Spanish speaking means "treasure." I only know the word because it appears in this magical book, along with a bunch of other beautiful Spanish words. And there's a glossary at the end. AND a recipe for Nana's famous tortillas. Did I mention I love this book? Magic. Love. Ench...
