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July 3, 2011
Meet Lizzie Stamford
Hi All,
Tomorrow, the 4th of July, as you take a break from celebrating the holiday, I'd appreciate you stopping by to meet Lizzie, my heroine from Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines. She'll be at Darby Karchut's blog. http://darbykarchut.blogspot.com
Lizzie would love to meet you.
Tomorrow, the 4th of July, as you take a break from celebrating the holiday, I'd appreciate you stopping by to meet Lizzie, my heroine from Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines. She'll be at Darby Karchut's blog. http://darbykarchut.blogspot.com
Lizzie would love to meet you.
June 30, 2011
Christmas in July
I am participating in Christmas in July at PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER - http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com. Come and join the fun. There will be daily posts, daily prizes, and lots more.
To learn more please visit my blog:
http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com
I'll be at Susanne's on July 5, talking about ... something. You'll have to stop by to see what. I'm also giving away prizes. Hope to see you there.
On July 5th, Lizzie from Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines will lbe visiting with Darby Karchut. To see what Lizzie has to say, stop by Darby's blog.
http://darbykarchut.blogspot.com
July is going to be a busy month.
To learn more please visit my blog:
http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com
I'll be at Susanne's on July 5, talking about ... something. You'll have to stop by to see what. I'm also giving away prizes. Hope to see you there.
On July 5th, Lizzie from Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines will lbe visiting with Darby Karchut. To see what Lizzie has to say, stop by Darby's blog.
http://darbykarchut.blogspot.com
July is going to be a busy month.
June 11, 2011
An ebook sale for book lovers
Hi Everyone,
This latest news from my publisher:
We appreciate our readers. 50 award-winning ebooks are on sale from Twilight Times Books for $2.99 via Amazon Kindle until June 15th. Historical, literary, mystery, SF, YA and more.
Check them out at http://amzn.to/eYYy6s
My YA historical, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, is available too. See it at the above or go directly to: http://amzn.to/jrbVSO
Thanks. Happy Reading.
Have a lovely weekend.
This latest news from my publisher:
We appreciate our readers. 50 award-winning ebooks are on sale from Twilight Times Books for $2.99 via Amazon Kindle until June 15th. Historical, literary, mystery, SF, YA and more.
Check them out at http://amzn.to/eYYy6s
My YA historical, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, is available too. See it at the above or go directly to: http://amzn.to/jrbVSO
Thanks. Happy Reading.
Have a lovely weekend.
May 9, 2011
Global eBook Awards
I'm happy to announce that my YA Historical Fiction, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, has been nominated for the Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards.
While having votes and comments isn't supposed to make a difference in the judging, (they'll base the winners on the book), I would appreciate comments and your votes. If you have a spare minute, please stop by the Contest Site, http://bit.ly/irruPM , and say "Hi." You'll also see 5 little e letters at the top, on the left side. When you hold your pointer over the e on the right it says: "You gotta read this one." I've been leaving comments on all my friends pages, and I'm discovering some new stories that sound interesting.
Thanks, all. You're the best. If any of you are entered, please let me know, and I'll be there in a flash.
Have a great week. Happy reading and writing.
While having votes and comments isn't supposed to make a difference in the judging, (they'll base the winners on the book), I would appreciate comments and your votes. If you have a spare minute, please stop by the Contest Site, http://bit.ly/irruPM , and say "Hi." You'll also see 5 little e letters at the top, on the left side. When you hold your pointer over the e on the right it says: "You gotta read this one." I've been leaving comments on all my friends pages, and I'm discovering some new stories that sound interesting.
Thanks, all. You're the best. If any of you are entered, please let me know, and I'll be there in a flash.
Have a great week. Happy reading and writing.
April 5, 2011
Free Book Friday
Hi, Friends.
Just wanted to let you know I'm the Indie Featured Author this week on Free Book Friday. I'm giving away three signed copies of my YA historical novel, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines. You can read more at the site: http://indie.freebookfriday.com/2011/...
Hope to see you there. Thanks.
Just wanted to let you know I'm the Indie Featured Author this week on Free Book Friday. I'm giving away three signed copies of my YA historical novel, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines. You can read more at the site: http://indie.freebookfriday.com/2011/...
Hope to see you there. Thanks.
March 28, 2011
E-Book Sale
ebook sale for book lovers
We appreciate our readers for making Tremolo: cry of the loon a breakout novel for Aaron Paul Lazar. Mazurka by Aaron along with several popular titles are currently available for 99 cents via Amazon Kindle.
Doggie Biscuit!, humor by Darrell Bain
Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity and Money, writing advice by Dorothy Ann Skarles
Mazurka, mystery by Aaron Paul Lazar
Sonora Wind, historical fiction by Florence Byham Weinberg
The Solomon Scandals, suspense by David Rothman
The Y Factor, SF by Darrell Bain and Stephanie Osborn.
Additional ebooks available at discount prices from $2.75 to $4.40 via Amazon Kindle.
http://amzn.to/eYYy6s
Lida E. Quillen, Publisher
Twilight Times Books
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Critically acclaimed Literary, Mystery and SF/F books
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
(I'll be stocking up on good reads for the summer. How about you?)
We appreciate our readers for making Tremolo: cry of the loon a breakout novel for Aaron Paul Lazar. Mazurka by Aaron along with several popular titles are currently available for 99 cents via Amazon Kindle.
Doggie Biscuit!, humor by Darrell Bain
Learning to Write the Easy Way for Fun, Posterity and Money, writing advice by Dorothy Ann Skarles
Mazurka, mystery by Aaron Paul Lazar
Sonora Wind, historical fiction by Florence Byham Weinberg
The Solomon Scandals, suspense by David Rothman
The Y Factor, SF by Darrell Bain and Stephanie Osborn.
Additional ebooks available at discount prices from $2.75 to $4.40 via Amazon Kindle.
http://amzn.to/eYYy6s
Lida E. Quillen, Publisher
Twilight Times Books
--
Critically acclaimed Literary, Mystery and SF/F books
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
(I'll be stocking up on good reads for the summer. How about you?)
February 15, 2011
The Weaver Review
At one time or another, most of us have made a wish for something we truly wanted. Sometimes that wish came true, the way we hoped. Other times it turned out quite differently than we expected, surprising us.
In author Kai Strand’s debut novel, THE WEAVER, for middle grade and tween readers, Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a village where the people weave stories. Mary wants to weave tales as beautiful as those of her mother, Abigail. Mary’s tales, however, are boring. When she starts to tell one, the other kids at school roll their eyes and yawn and groan. Then one day on her way home from the dairy Mary meets Unwanted, a little blue gnome-elf, who grants her a wish. What happens next makes for a fantasy story that will delight young readers and old. I know the tale fascinated me. I could envision Mary, trying so hard to tell her stories, but not having the special touch that the rest of the villagers seemed to have. Even her name, Wordsmith, hints at what she is, so why do her stories turn out all wrong?
Ms. Strand has woven a beautiful tale of her own that young readers will want to read over and over. The vivid descriptions of the town and the people allow readers to “see” the quaint village and to be there, with Mary and her family. THE WEAVER would make a perfect addition to grades 3 - 5 classrooms. After reading the book, the students could then weave their own tales and illustrate them as well. What a fun way to develop students’ creative writing skills. I wish I’d had this book when I was teaching 3rd and 5th grades. And the cover art by K. C. Snider is just perfect for the little village of The Tale.
In author Kai Strand’s debut novel, THE WEAVER, for middle grade and tween readers, Mary Wordsmith lives in The Tales, a village where the people weave stories. Mary wants to weave tales as beautiful as those of her mother, Abigail. Mary’s tales, however, are boring. When she starts to tell one, the other kids at school roll their eyes and yawn and groan. Then one day on her way home from the dairy Mary meets Unwanted, a little blue gnome-elf, who grants her a wish. What happens next makes for a fantasy story that will delight young readers and old. I know the tale fascinated me. I could envision Mary, trying so hard to tell her stories, but not having the special touch that the rest of the villagers seemed to have. Even her name, Wordsmith, hints at what she is, so why do her stories turn out all wrong?
Ms. Strand has woven a beautiful tale of her own that young readers will want to read over and over. The vivid descriptions of the town and the people allow readers to “see” the quaint village and to be there, with Mary and her family. THE WEAVER would make a perfect addition to grades 3 - 5 classrooms. After reading the book, the students could then weave their own tales and illustrate them as well. What a fun way to develop students’ creative writing skills. I wish I’d had this book when I was teaching 3rd and 5th grades. And the cover art by K. C. Snider is just perfect for the little village of The Tale.
September 12, 2010
Blog Talk Radio
Hi Everyone,
You're invited to Delani Oakes' Tea Time on Blog Talk Radio, Monday, September 13, at 3 PM Central Time. Delani will be talking to Elaine Littau, Melissa Williams, and me about our writing. The call in number is 646-595-4478. Or you can listen on Blog Talk Radio at
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/...
So settle down with a cup of tea, or rootbeer, or your favorite drink and stay awhile. Please leave comments or ask questions, and we'll be happy to answer them.
See you Monday.
You're invited to Delani Oakes' Tea Time on Blog Talk Radio, Monday, September 13, at 3 PM Central Time. Delani will be talking to Elaine Littau, Melissa Williams, and me about our writing. The call in number is 646-595-4478. Or you can listen on Blog Talk Radio at
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/...
So settle down with a cup of tea, or rootbeer, or your favorite drink and stay awhile. Please leave comments or ask questions, and we'll be happy to answer them.
See you Monday.
August 15, 2010
The Giving Meadow
Stephanie Burkhart – Author
Stephen Macquignon – Illustrator
Stephanie Burkhart’s picture book The Giving Meadow starts with an egg. The egg hatches into a caterpillar, a very hungry caterpillar. So the hungry little caterpillar with a sweet smile and big eyes does what a hungry caterpillar does. He sets out to find food. From the frog to the ladybug, from the bee to the snake, every animal the caterpillar meets shares its water or food with the caterpillar. Each day, the caterpillar grows bigger and bigger. He’s also hungrier and hungrier. Will his tummy ever be full?
This is a lovely story of friendship, sharing, and thinking of others. It also shows young readers the stages of metamorphosis of the butterfly. With the caterpillar’s happy smile, the bee’s long lashes, the blue-eyed snake with the forked tongue, and all the other little critters that help the caterpillar find food, Stephen Macquignon’s colorful illustrations capture the spirit of the story, the giving and sharing of the animals that live in the meadow.
The Giving Meadow is a nice book to add to a child’s library. Early childhood and kindergarten teachers could use this book in their classes as a fun read to teach children about the small creatures in their world. I recommend this book for little ones ages 4-8, for animal lovers, even the crawly kind, and for everyone who enjoys nature and a gentle read at bedtime. Don’t be surprised, Mom and Dad, if you find yourself in the backyard with your children, searching for caterpillars so you can watch them grow and change into a lovely butterfly.
Stephen Macquignon – Illustrator
Stephanie Burkhart’s picture book The Giving Meadow starts with an egg. The egg hatches into a caterpillar, a very hungry caterpillar. So the hungry little caterpillar with a sweet smile and big eyes does what a hungry caterpillar does. He sets out to find food. From the frog to the ladybug, from the bee to the snake, every animal the caterpillar meets shares its water or food with the caterpillar. Each day, the caterpillar grows bigger and bigger. He’s also hungrier and hungrier. Will his tummy ever be full?
This is a lovely story of friendship, sharing, and thinking of others. It also shows young readers the stages of metamorphosis of the butterfly. With the caterpillar’s happy smile, the bee’s long lashes, the blue-eyed snake with the forked tongue, and all the other little critters that help the caterpillar find food, Stephen Macquignon’s colorful illustrations capture the spirit of the story, the giving and sharing of the animals that live in the meadow.
The Giving Meadow is a nice book to add to a child’s library. Early childhood and kindergarten teachers could use this book in their classes as a fun read to teach children about the small creatures in their world. I recommend this book for little ones ages 4-8, for animal lovers, even the crawly kind, and for everyone who enjoys nature and a gentle read at bedtime. Don’t be surprised, Mom and Dad, if you find yourself in the backyard with your children, searching for caterpillars so you can watch them grow and change into a lovely butterfly.
In My Bath
By Beth Bence Reinke
Illustrations by Ginger Nielson
Bath time. Some kids love it. Other kids prefer dirt under their fingernails and mud between their toes. The hero of Beth Bence Reinke’s story, IN MY BATH, discovers that taking a bath can be an adventure, if you have the right friends.
In his bath the unnamed boy jumps the waves, floats on the tide, and glides above the sea. He’s a dolphin, a manatee, a seal, and a whale. He claps soap between his flippers, sneezes through his spout to make a fountain of foam. From beaver to alligator to ducks to frogs his imagination has no limits. So come along and see how exciting a bath can be.
IN MY BATH has a satisfying ending. Oh, no. I’m not telling. However, children will never look at their bath time in quite the same way after reading this delightful book. In fact, don’t be surprised, Mom and Dad, if they beg to take an extra long bath tonight.
Ginger Nielson’s playful illustrations complement the fun text. The animals are colorful and lively and will appeal to young readers or children being read to. The team of Reinke and Nielson have put together a winning book. I recommend it for kids 3-8 and for older folks to read to their little ones. I think I’ll go take a bath now and see what might be waiting in my tub.
Illustrations by Ginger Nielson
Bath time. Some kids love it. Other kids prefer dirt under their fingernails and mud between their toes. The hero of Beth Bence Reinke’s story, IN MY BATH, discovers that taking a bath can be an adventure, if you have the right friends.
In his bath the unnamed boy jumps the waves, floats on the tide, and glides above the sea. He’s a dolphin, a manatee, a seal, and a whale. He claps soap between his flippers, sneezes through his spout to make a fountain of foam. From beaver to alligator to ducks to frogs his imagination has no limits. So come along and see how exciting a bath can be.
IN MY BATH has a satisfying ending. Oh, no. I’m not telling. However, children will never look at their bath time in quite the same way after reading this delightful book. In fact, don’t be surprised, Mom and Dad, if they beg to take an extra long bath tonight.
Ginger Nielson’s playful illustrations complement the fun text. The animals are colorful and lively and will appeal to young readers or children being read to. The team of Reinke and Nielson have put together a winning book. I recommend it for kids 3-8 and for older folks to read to their little ones. I think I’ll go take a bath now and see what might be waiting in my tub.
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