Sydney Salter's Blog, page 28
April 19, 2010
Contest Winner!
Congratulations!
The Random Number Generator picked #12: ElissaCruz.
For a little more Swoon At Your Own Risk fun check out Book Chick's review, Robolobolyn's Universe of Books review, Janet Fox at Through The Wardrobe's interview, and Readergirlz Holly Cupala's interview.
The Random Number Generator picked #12: ElissaCruz.
For a little more Swoon At Your Own Risk fun check out Book Chick's review, Robolobolyn's Universe of Books review, Janet Fox at Through The Wardrobe's interview, and Readergirlz Holly Cupala's interview.
April 17, 2010
Why I Write Middle Grade
I'm not saying that I didn't enjoy Spring Break with my 8th grader, I'm just saying that if I could've made her wear a burkha in the hotel pool, I would have. I've also learned that last summer's bikini top should always be tried on before this year's vacation. Okay, enough about my daughter picking up a sophomore in the hot tub...
My point is this: I spent many moments feeling wistful about my 10-year-old as she skipped down hiking trails, fell in love with stuffed animals in gift shops, and ...
My point is this: I spent many moments feeling wistful about my 10-year-old as she skipped down hiking trails, fell in love with stuffed animals in gift shops, and ...
April 15, 2010
Operation Teen Book Drop
Today I've joined the Readergirlz and 100 other authors in Operation Teen Book Drop 2010. The goal is to leave books in teen friendly locations. So where better than my daughter's junior high school. And I have to confess that I enjoyed the slight embarrassment she suffered photographing her mother in the school commons (now if only she would allow me chaperone a dance--think of the material!!!).
Next I headed to Burger Stop a favorite haunt for Layton High School students. The woman working...
April 9, 2010
Breaking Up With Chris Eboch
Please join me in welcoming author Chris Eboch's take on breaking up. I'm also giving away her books so leave a comment!The very words "breakup" suggests destruction, separation, loss. But sometimes a breakup is actually a renewal, a rebuilding. My best friend is a former boyfriend. The romantic relationship didn't work out, but once we acknowledged that, we could get back to the intellectual and emotional bond that had brought us together. The breakup also allowed us to move forward and...
April 5, 2010
Swoon At Your Own Risk Release Day Prize!
Time for presents--today is Swoon At Your Own Risk's official birthday!!!
Enter to win a BIG beach bag, a soft beach towel, a reusable water bottle, and a signed copy of Swoon At Your Own Risk. Of course, if you'd like to rush out and buy your own copy today, I won't try to stop you. You can also find it online at Amazon.com, B&N.com, or Indibound.
Here's a review from Booklist:
Boy crazy in a house full of women, Polly is facing a summer nightmare of working a crummy water park job being...
Enter to win a BIG beach bag, a soft beach towel, a reusable water bottle, and a signed copy of Swoon At Your Own Risk. Of course, if you'd like to rush out and buy your own copy today, I won't try to stop you. You can also find it online at Amazon.com, B&N.com, or Indibound.
Here's a review from Booklist:
Boy crazy in a house full of women, Polly is facing a summer nightmare of working a crummy water park job being...
March 31, 2010
Introducing Advice From Miss Swoon!
To celebrate the release of Swoon At Your Own Risk, I'm introducing a new weekly blog feature: Advice From Miss Swoon. While I wrote all the advice columns in the novel, these questions will be answered by a real psychologist with a Ph.D. Hope you enjoy it!
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Dear Miss Swoon:
My friend and I both like the same guy (he's like the only guy worth liking in my entire school, BTW). The problem: last week after choir practice, he confessed that he has feelings for ME. Should I tell my friend? I don't ...
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Dear Miss Swoon:
My friend and I both like the same guy (he's like the only guy worth liking in my entire school, BTW). The problem: last week after choir practice, he confessed that he has feelings for ME. Should I tell my friend? I don't ...
Post Questions For Miss Swoon Here
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Have a question you'd like answered by Miss Swoon? Leave a comment below (anonymous posts welcomed) or send an email to MissSwoon AT hotmail DOT com
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Have a question you'd like answered by Miss Swoon? Leave a comment below (anonymous posts welcomed) or send an email to MissSwoon AT hotmail DOT com
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March 29, 2010
March 28, 2010
Thank You Blog Challenge Commenters!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments during my library blog challenge.
I happily donated $100 to Room To Read this morning. Somewhere in this big wide world, a child is going to discover the magic contained within the pages of books--thanks to you!
March 23, 2010
You Comment, I Donate: Library Blog Challenge
This is a library-loving blog challenge!
For every commenter on this post between now and March 28th, I will donate $1 per commenter to Room to Read, an amazing organization that builds libraries around the world, up to an amount of $250.
How easy could it be? You comment, I donate money, and kids all over the world have the chance to discover their own love of reading.
Note that my pledge is "per commenter"—so don't leave 50 comments all by yourself. But please do help me spread t...
