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May 16, 2009
The Art of Science Blog Tour
The Art of Science
blog tour will be stopping by here on May 25th!
The Art of Science is a YA written by my good friend Ransom Noble.
Check back soon for more information on the book and a complete agenda of the tour![image error]
The Art of Science is a YA written by my good friend Ransom Noble.
Check back soon for more information on the book and a complete agenda of the tour![image error]
May 8, 2009
NaPiBoWriWee
NaPiBoWriWee went POOF! up in smoke, and all I have to show for it is one completed manuscript, one mostly completed manuscript, and one barely started manuscript.
But I'm not feeling too discouraged. Not yet. It was a rough week, so of course I wasn't able to work under the extra pressure. Getting sick didn't help matters either. BUT I do have one decent book that just needs reworking and one book that I think could turn into something great with a lot of time and effort. And that's two more boo
But I'm not feeling too discouraged. Not yet. It was a rough week, so of course I wasn't able to work under the extra pressure. Getting sick didn't help matters either. BUT I do have one decent book that just needs reworking and one book that I think could turn into something great with a lot of time and effort. And that's two more boo
May 3, 2009
NaPiBoWriWee- We're all struggling!
It's a relief to see that my friends are struggling through NaPiBoWriWee, not just me. It's already 6PM and I have no idea what to write about today. Yesterday's book is about half done (in my defense, it's a tough concept book and I don't know if it will be truly done for some time).
Today I passed out water cups at the Pittsburgh Marathon and when I came home, I collapsed in bed. The work of an AmeriCorps member is never done.[image error]
Today I passed out water cups at the Pittsburgh Marathon and when I came home, I collapsed in bed. The work of an AmeriCorps member is never done.[image error]
May 2, 2009
New Website!
I've been busy designing my new website. I think the new look is cleaner and simplier than the old one.
You can view it at http://crystaleecalderwood.bravehost.com/ . It still needs some minor tweaking (and you may notice the navigation bar doesn't appear on the pages. It works, there's just no graphics) so look for changes in the coming days.[image error]
You can view it at http://crystaleecalderwood.bravehost.com/ . It still needs some minor tweaking (and you may notice the navigation bar doesn't appear on the pages. It works, there's just no graphics) so look for changes in the coming days.[image error]
May 1, 2009
Day 1 of NaPiBoWriWee
I've managed to punch out a draft of a short picture book called "Peggy, Not Piggy!" today. I'm so excited because I think this book will be a good one with some TLC.
I also have an idea for tomorrow's book (and all day to do it!) but I need to do a bit of research first.
Good luck to all of you doing NaPiBoWriWee![image error]
I also have an idea for tomorrow's book (and all day to do it!) but I need to do a bit of research first.
Good luck to all of you doing NaPiBoWriWee![image error]
April 30, 2009
Introducing Fiona Ingram
ABOUT FIONA INGRAM
“My story-telling career began at age ten!”
Fiona Ingram’s earliest story-telling talents came to the fore when, from the age of ten, she entertained her three younger brothers and their friends with serialised tales of children undertaking dangerous and exciting exploits, which they survived through courage and ingenuity. Haunted houses, vampires, and skeletons leaping out of coffins were hot favourites in the cast of characters.
Although Fiona Ingram has been a journalist and e
NaPiBoWriWee!
You've heard of NaNoWriMo, the challenge to write one complete novel during the month of November. But what the heck is NaPiBoWriWee?
It's a funny acronynm for National Picture Book Writing Week-- duh!
Since Paula Yoo announced the challenge on her blog, writers of all skill levels have joined in. I'm one of them. Why? I have no idea. I have too much on my plate already. But I haven't been doing enough writing lately, so I figured why not?
Tonight I will spend some time coming up with 7 picture boo
It's a funny acronynm for National Picture Book Writing Week-- duh!
Since Paula Yoo announced the challenge on her blog, writers of all skill levels have joined in. I'm one of them. Why? I have no idea. I have too much on my plate already. But I haven't been doing enough writing lately, so I figured why not?
Tonight I will spend some time coming up with 7 picture boo
April 14, 2009
I wish I had known about this earlier...
The MFA Weblog is a must-read for anyone considering an MFA program or already enrolled in one. This blog has information on everything from getting in to financial aid, to the best programs in particular genres. If you or someone you know is considering an MFA, check it out for some honest and helpful advice![image error]
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
Don't forget:
Books have less fat than candy, aren't sugary like jellybeans, won't make you sick (don't belive the CPSIA!) and don't have any carbs.
Not to mention giving a kid a book helps him develop phoentic awareness and other skills he needs to succeed in school. A good book will be picked up again and again by an eager child and will never go out of style. When a child's toys are being tossed aside and his clothes are outgrown, a book will still sit on a shelf, be re-read and re-loved.
Give
April 9, 2009
How Do You Tell Someone?
I recently had someone send me an e-mail about Poetry.com after seeing me mention that I dealt with them when I was a teenager. I had referred to it as a "scam" and they couldn't figure out why.
How do you bring up a topic like that to someone? Poetry.com is a scam in the sense that they are only out to get your money. Yes, they publish your poem in a book. No, you can't buy it at any bookstores anywhere. It's a giant book that will cost you way too much to purchase, and your poem will probably b
How do you bring up a topic like that to someone? Poetry.com is a scam in the sense that they are only out to get your money. Yes, they publish your poem in a book. No, you can't buy it at any bookstores anywhere. It's a giant book that will cost you way too much to purchase, and your poem will probably b
