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July 24, 2023
Book Review: Drive-Thru Miracle
At-A-Glance Title: Drive-Thru Miracle Author: Dana EdwardsSeries: NoneRelease Date: April 12, 2022 Genre: Contemporary Christian FictionAudience: Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) This book contains: Some instances of lying and mild name-calling, but characters are later shown confessing and seeking forgiveness for their mistakes. Review Drive-Thru Miracle is contemporary middle-grade story about an eleven-year-old girl named MaeContinue reading "Book Review: Drive-Thru Miracle"
Published on July 24, 2023 00:27
June 12, 2023
An Interview with AWC
Today, Bradley Sides is hosting me on the Alabama Writers’ Cooperative blog. We’re talking about writing and new releases. You can join us here. About AWC Alabama Writers’ Cooperative is the oldest writers organization in Alabama. They have the privilege of overseeing the state’s poet laureate selection. AWC also has two exciting opportunities coming up:Continue reading "An Interview with AWC"
Published on June 12, 2023 13:05
June 7, 2023
Meet the Fluffy Chicks
This has nothing to do with writing. It’s just about sharing the cuteness of four baby chicks. Earlier this year, we placed an order for four baby chicks with a local hatchery. And, yesterday, we got to bring them home! Here they are getting settled into their brooder box.
Published on June 07, 2023 12:14
May 29, 2023
Book Review: Snug as a Bug?
At-A-Glance Title: Snug as a Bug? Author: Karl NewsonIllustrator: Alex WillmoreSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: June 6, 2023 This book reminds me of: It was hard to think of a close comparison. It’s upbeat and catchy like the The Wonky Donkey, but it has more layers to both the story and theContinue reading "Book Review: Snug as a Bug?"
Published on May 29, 2023 04:00
May 13, 2023
Super Doople Blog Tour Kickoff!
A blog tour celebrating Super Doople’s release starts today! Pop over to Celebrate Lit to learn more about the tour and to read the kickoff post. Then come back each day to visit the various tour stops, where you’ll discover book reviews and behind-the-scenes insights. Be sure to scroll all the way to the endContinue reading "Super Doople Blog Tour Kickoff!"
Published on May 13, 2023 04:00
April 24, 2023
Book Review: Unicorns NOT Wanted
At-A-Glance Title: Unicorns NOT Wanted Author-Illustrator: Fred BluntSeries: NoneAudience: Ages 4-8 Genre: Picture BookRelease Date: May 02, 2023 This book reminds me of: The unicorn, wild west setting, and interjecting characters remind me of the Lego movies. Review Unicorns NOT Wanted takes a no-unicorns-allowed stance on story telling. But try telling a unicorn and herContinue reading "Book Review: Unicorns NOT Wanted"
Published on April 24, 2023 04:52
April 10, 2023
Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World
At-A-Glance Title: Rot, the Cutest in the World Author-Illustrator: Ben ClantonSeries: Rot, the Mutant PotatoSeries #: 1 Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: December 19, 2017 This book reminds me of: Content: Picture of a potato with a butt. Review Rot is over confident in the beginning until he sees the other contestants. He comparesContinue reading "Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World"
Published on April 10, 2023 06:00
March 31, 2023
Super Doople and Listening as a Creative
It’s not easy for me to put this into words, please know I’m doing my best. Super Doople began as a fun and silly superhero twist on the Humpty Dumpty story. I often smiled as I worked on it, thinking of egg puns and adding details to the artwork—like Humpty’s cake shop or Little DoopleContinue reading "Super Doople and Listening as a Creative"
Published on March 31, 2023 09:30
March 20, 2023
Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
At-A-Glance Title: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Author: Drew DaywaltIllustrator: Adam RexSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: April 4, 2017 This book reminds me of: The clever use of humor and interesting story perspective remind me of the Bad Seed by John Jory, illustrated by Pete Oswald. Content: One instance of theContinue reading "Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors"
Published on March 20, 2023 04:30
March 10, 2023
Launch Plan Experiment
It’s time for another experiment! This one is a plan to launch three books in eight months, and I hope you find it helpful. From January to September (I’m late posting), I’ll apply everything I’ve learned about publishing and launching books in the last four years to release two picture books and one middle-grade book.Continue reading "Launch Plan Experiment"
Published on March 10, 2023 08:30