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April 12, 2020

Sharon on Word. by KJZZ, Kid Lit Episode

This appearance was from last September, but we had never posted the audio of Sharon’s interview. Word is a KJZZ podcast about the literary arts in Arizona and the region.


You can listen to the full episode here, with Sharon’s piece at 30:38.



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Published on April 12, 2020 18:06

April 4, 2020

Hello, Sharon Skinner Fans

We have been tinkering under the hood of the site for a couple weeks, and you may have noticed some changes. We are likely not done but we wanted to go ahead and bring the site live again.


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Published on April 04, 2020 18:44

May 28, 2019

April 21, 2019

Author Appearance at Cirque du Livre Writing Conference

I will be appearing Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00am-9:00pm at the Cirqu du Livre Writing Conference, Mesa AZ


My Panels include:


SATURDAY FLASH FICTION CONTEST: 10:00-10:50am My Darling Dragon


BETA READERS, YOU NEED THEM: 2:00-2:50pm One-Oh-One Gallery


5,000 BOOK SALES LATER, WHAT I WOULD TELL MYSELF STARTING OUT: 3:00-3:50pm The Nile Coffee Shop


WHY DOES IT TAKE TWO YEARS TO GET A BOOK OUT?: 5:00-5:50pm One-Oh-One Gallery


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Published on April 21, 2019 13:55

Author Appearance at Cirqu du Livre Writing Conference

I will be appearing Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00am-9:00pm at the Cirqu du Livre Writing Conference, Mesa AZ


My Panels include:


SATURDAY FLASH FICTION CONTEST: 10:00-10:50am My Darling Dragon


BETA READERS, YOU NEED THEM: 2:00-2:50pm One-Oh-One Gallery


5,000 BOOK SALES LATER, WHAT I WOULD TELL MYSELF STARTING OUT: 3:00-3:50pm The Nile Coffee Shop


WHY DOES IT TAKE TWO YEARS TO GET A BOOK OUT?: 5:00-5:50pm One-Oh-One Gallery


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Published on April 21, 2019 13:55

February 13, 2019

Guest Author Sharon Skinner at Renaissance Festival Feb. 18, 2019

Sharon Skinner will be the Guest Author at the Arizona Renaissance Festival on President’s Day, February 18, 2019, at Ann Chamberlin’s Book Shop, Booth #171


Click here for more information.


 


 


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Published on February 13, 2019 07:23

January 7, 2019

Sharon Skinner to serve as Arizona State Library Writer-in-Residence at Tempe Library, Feb.-April 2019


The Writers-in-Residence program promotes writing in communities by connecting local, professional authors to serve as Writers-in-Residence at local libraries. Writers-in-Residence spend time at the library during their residency composing new works and providing education for community members.


Writers can get expert advice on writing by registering for a one-on-one consultations, or attend a writing workshop to learn new skills in the craft of writing and publishing. All experience levels are welcome.


Click here more information.


The Writer-in-Residence Program is funded by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


 


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Published on January 07, 2019 09:02

May 18, 2018

May 14, 2018

ROCKET SHOES Selected for 2018 Top Ten Read Aloud List!

Exciting News! My debut picture book, Rocket Shoes (Sterling Children’s Books), was recently select as one of the 2018 Top Ten Read Aloud Books for Leaping Lizard list!



Thank you Leaping Lizard Club of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD!!!!!


 


 


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Published on May 14, 2018 19:16