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January 10, 2017
Get Organized For Parents!
Continuing with the giveaway I posted about last week (a classroom set of GET ORGANIZED WITHOUT LOSING IT, plus so much more…), this week some tips for parents who want to help their kids. And parents, if you would like … Continue reading →
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January 3, 2017
Get Organized!
January is the month to Get Organized! My first book, in print since 2006 from Free Spirit Publishing, with over 60,000 copies sold and available in eight languages, is still helping middle grade kids get organized. With downloadable worksheets, helpful … Continue reading →
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December 13, 2016
Pearl
Lately I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what motivates a protagonist to action. Lisa Cron, in her terrific craft book STORY GENIUS, describes what she calls the character’s “misbelief” – a belief that has been the source of … Continue reading →
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November 29, 2016
Be Kind
When my son was younger I told him that he should keep two words in mind as he went out in the world: be nice. Now I would change those words to be kind. There’s nothing wrong with nice. My … Continue reading →
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November 15, 2016
“November 8th”: The Dance of Ordinary and Extraordinary
Anne Nesbet’s historical novel, CLOUD AND WALLFISH, about the Berlin Wall is receiving wide acclaim, including a Horn Book starred review. “In an intricately plotted novel full of espionage and intrigue, friendship and family, Anne Nesbet cracks history wide open … Continue reading →
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November 1, 2016
Texas Book Festival & NCTE
Hi all! I have a couple of big events coming up this November. I hope to see you at one or the other! But first, the winner of my Rafflecopter giveaway (drumroll, please……): a Rafflecopter giveaway If you plan to … Continue reading →
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October 25, 2016
Things That Go Bump In The Night
” ‘Hainted, it is, with grindings and screeches…’ page 23, THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE. Ghost. Phantom, apparition, spook. Commonly thought to be the spirit of a dead person appearing in lifelike form. The Scots, it turns out, are … Continue reading →
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October 18, 2016
Creepy Cryptids!
This week I have a special treat for all you tricksters – and a special guest. Christine Hayes, author of MOTHMAN’S CURSE, has written us a tantalizing guest post – and she’s attached a great giveaway of her own! Here’s … Continue reading →
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October 11, 2016
Haunted Castles of Scotland
What is it about castles, especially the ancient castles of the British Isles? I love them, and so, it seems, do many of you. Here’s my guess as to why they are fascinating: they’re big and elaborate; they’re old and … Continue reading →
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October 3, 2016
Spooktacular October Giveaway!
October is one of my favorite months. I love the fall colors, the crisp air, the anticipation of holidays. And I’ve always been a fan of the “spooktacular” aspects of Halloween. So, this October, as I’m celebrating a little more … Continue reading →
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