Martha Swirzinski's Blog, page 2
May 13, 2010
Welcome Helena Harper
Helena Harper is a native of England, but she grew up in a household that did things somewhat differently to other English households, because her mother was German (her mother had met her father in Hamburg at the end of WWII, when as a British soldier he had been stationed there). This mixed background has had a profound influence on Helena and her understanding of so-called national divisions and whom we call an 'enemy' and whom we call a 'friend'.
From an early age she loved to read and wr...
From an early age she loved to read and wr...
April 16, 2010
It's my pleasure to introduce Elysabeth Eldering
Oops, maybe I better introduce myself. My name is Hannah, I'm 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. I'm taking over my mother's author interview this month. I'm interviewing Elysabeth Eldering, author of the Junior Geography Detective Squad (JGDS), 50-state, mystery trivia series. I also had the pleasure of reading both of her books. Below is a brief description of her series. (I got this part from her)
Matt Patterson, Guy Lombard, Mary Beth Patterson and Jolene Ariette take on the newest...
Matt Patterson, Guy Lombard, Mary Beth Patterson and Jolene Ariette take on the newest...
March 21, 2010
...................She Speaks
..........."She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26
"Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people" Eph. 6:7
These two quotes quid me every day. I have them written in my notebook for work. They have allowed me to grow in my profession and in my life. However, I've felt a little stuck lately and have been praying for a way to grow.
Two things have happened over the last few years. One is I've started my own busine...
"Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people" Eph. 6:7
These two quotes quid me every day. I have them written in my notebook for work. They have allowed me to grow in my profession and in my life. However, I've felt a little stuck lately and have been praying for a way to grow.
Two things have happened over the last few years. One is I've started my own busine...
March 16, 2010
.............Meet Mayra Calvani
.............Mayra thanks for stopping by and sharing your books and yourself with us.
Mayra Calvani loves writing for children and adults. She's a regular contributor to Blogcritics Magazine and the Latino Books Examiner for Examiner.com. She also writes freelance articles for Demand Studios. Her nonfiction work, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing, recently won a ForeWord Best Book of the Year Award. She's the author of 4 children's picture books with several more coming up in 2010, as well a...
Mayra Calvani loves writing for children and adults. She's a regular contributor to Blogcritics Magazine and the Latino Books Examiner for Examiner.com. She also writes freelance articles for Demand Studios. Her nonfiction work, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing, recently won a ForeWord Best Book of the Year Award. She's the author of 4 children's picture books with several more coming up in 2010, as well a...
February 17, 2010
................Gayle Trent
Gayle Trent is a full-time author. She is currently at work on a new cozy mystery series involving her hobby, cake decorating. The series features Daphne Martin, a 40-year-old divorcee who has begun the second phase of her life with a new home and a new business venture—Daphne's Delectable Cakes. Gayle lives in Bristol, Virginia with her husband, daughter and son. Gayle previously worked in the accounting and legal fields, and her last such job was as secretary to a Deputy Commissioner in the...
February 2, 2010
................ Author Interview
Make sure to stop by on Feb 17th when I interview Gayle Trent. She writes really yummy stories.
Author Interview
Make sure to stop by on Feb 17th when I interview Gayle Trent. She writes really yummy stories.
January 29, 2010
Rescheduled
My book signing had to be rescheduled due to the impending snow storm. It better snow here at the beach!
So I'll be at Busy Bees from 10-2 on Feb. 27th
So I'll be at Busy Bees from 10-2 on Feb. 27th
January 20, 2010
I'm pleased to introduce Jane Sutton
Prior to embracing the role of author, Jane considered herself a 'professional tourist' as her husband's career kept her moving around the globe. According to Jane, settling in and exploring each new locale was an exciting, full time job with no pay but a host of benefits. She's lived in Taiwan, South Korea, England, the Netherlands, Italy and Saudi Arabia, but has also had the opportunity to visit many other countries as well. Since settling back in the states, Jane is now a full time writer...
January 17, 2010
Reading time: Not just a quiet activity anymore!
Reading, playing, learning and exercising: How do we fit it all in?
One way is to make reading time with your young children part of their play and movement time. You don't always have to make reading time a quiet activity.
Research has shown that children learn through moving. I think it is best said by Confucius: "What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I know!"
By giving your children an opportunity to experience fun new ways to move while reading, you provide crucial conn...
One way is to make reading time with your young children part of their play and movement time. You don't always have to make reading time a quiet activity.
Research has shown that children learn through moving. I think it is best said by Confucius: "What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I know!"
By giving your children an opportunity to experience fun new ways to move while reading, you provide crucial conn...
