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August 1, 2017
A New GET ORGANIZED Edition!
My very first published book, GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT LOSING IT, came out from Free Spirit Publishing in 2006. Happily, this little study skills and organization tool for middle graders has done extremely well, with more than 60,000 copies in print … Continue reading →
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June 13, 2017
The Importance of Author School Visits
This excellent post from Nerdy Book Club reminds me once again of the importance of author school visits. The post is written by a teacher, describing the enormous impact an author can have on a school – teachers discussing the … Continue reading →
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May 23, 2017
Oh, Frabjous Day!
Some really wonderful (frabjous!) news………………… First, I’ve signed the contract for THE LAST TRUE KNIGHT. I’m very proud of this story. A girl who has visions, her brother who has been kidnapped, a mysterious knight, witchcraft, belief, a country in … Continue reading →
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May 2, 2017
Beckoning All Good Things
Some days are like that. You swing from one emotion to the next. And then you stop and take stock and realize there are lessons to be learned. Last Saturday was one of those. It was Indie Bookstore Day, and … Continue reading →
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April 11, 2017
Sometimes, Silence Is Required
I’m in the midst of a difficult revision. Difficult, because like many of you, I’m very distracted by the world’s goings-on. And difficult also because I’ve been challenged to amp up the work with this next draft. To go deeper, … Continue reading →
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March 28, 2017
A Teacher/Librarian Lesson Plan Tool Kit
As a former middle school and high school teacher, I know how valuable simple tool kits are – especially tool kits that provide a lesson plan that’s fun, engaging, and informative. That’s one huge reason why I partnered with Curious … Continue reading →
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March 7, 2017
“How Can I Get Published?”
The number one question would-be and new-be children’s book authors ask authors like me is (no surprise) “How do I get my work published?” I understand, because I asked the same question when I was just starting out. Here’s the … Continue reading →
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February 28, 2017
New Craft Books For Writers
Lately I’ve discovered some new writing craft books that have become staples of my reference shelf. I wanted to share my impressions of these recent releases, so I hope you enjoy. THE EMOTIONAL CRAFT OF FICTION: HOW TO WRITE THE … Continue reading →
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February 14, 2017
Announcing A New Deal!
A new book deal for me! Here’s the deal announcement from PW Children’s Weekly: “Kendra Levin at Viking has signed Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle author Janet Fox‘s second middle-grade novel, The Last True Knight. Edwina, living in Elizabethan England, … Continue reading →
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January 17, 2017
Get Organized For Teachers!
This week, in a continuation of my focus on getting organized for the new year, I have some tips for teachers to share with you. And please do enter the grand giveaway for a classroom set of GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT … Continue reading →
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