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April 27, 2016
Three Times A Charm with Marcie Wessels
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome picture book author, Marcie Wessels. Marcie, we’d love for you to tell us a little about you.
I am the author of the children’s picture book, Pirate’s Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime (Doubleday BFYR), illustrated by Tim Bowers. I live in San Diego, CA with my husband and our two children.
Let’s hear more about Pirate’s Lullaby.
Pirate’s Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime (Doubleday BF...
I am the author of the children’s picture book, Pirate’s Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime (Doubleday BFYR), illustrated by Tim Bowers. I live in San Diego, CA with my husband and our two children.Let’s hear more about Pirate’s Lullaby.
Pirate’s Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime (Doubleday BF...
April 25, 2016
Cover reveal - A Love That Disturbs by Medeia Sharif
I love participating in cover reveals. It's like being in the IN crowd! And I'm extra excited to share this one, because 1) Medeia Sharif is an author on fire and rightfully so. Because she's good! 2) This book sounds amazing. 3) This cover!
A LOVE THAT DISTURBS by Medeia Sharif
Evernight Teen
, June 17, 2016
Maysa Mazari is alarmed by her mother’s talk about arranged marriage. Meanwhile, as a hijab-wearing Pakistani-American, she wants to find love on her own. Her judgmental Muslim clique has pr...
A LOVE THAT DISTURBS by Medeia Sharif
Evernight Teen
, June 17, 2016Maysa Mazari is alarmed by her mother’s talk about arranged marriage. Meanwhile, as a hijab-wearing Pakistani-American, she wants to find love on her own. Her judgmental Muslim clique has pr...
April 20, 2016
Three Times A Charm with HL Burke
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome author, HL Burke. HL, tell us a little about you, please.Originally from Oregon, I'm a military wife and mother to two superhero princesses who now travels the world in search of dragons. I write whimsical fantasy and have a cat named Bruce Wayne. He's BATCAT! I'm a long time lover of geek culture, including Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and Doctor Who. If it is weird...
April 13, 2016
Three Times A Charm with Laura Diamond
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome young adult author, Laura Diamond. Laura, tell us a little about you, please.
I am a board certified psychiatrist currently specializing in emergency psychiatry. I’m also an author of all things young adult—both contemporary and paranormal. An avid fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and anything magical, I thrive on quirk, lucid dreams, and coffee. When I’m not working or writing,...
I am a board certified psychiatrist currently specializing in emergency psychiatry. I’m also an author of all things young adult—both contemporary and paranormal. An avid fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and anything magical, I thrive on quirk, lucid dreams, and coffee. When I’m not working or writing,...
April 6, 2016
Three Times A Charm with GL Wilson
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome young adult author, GL Wilson. GL, tell us a little about you, please.
I'm a writer and playwright. I've written for both children and adults and have chosen a pen name GL Wilson - for my Campion's Quartet series - I don't want to confuse my adult readers! I wrote plays for the radio and I was lucky enough to do some work both on tv and in the theatre.
I was...
I'm a writer and playwright. I've written for both children and adults and have chosen a pen name GL Wilson - for my Campion's Quartet series - I don't want to confuse my adult readers! I wrote plays for the radio and I was lucky enough to do some work both on tv and in the theatre.
I was...
April 4, 2016
April #InkRipples #Giveaway - Poetry
Dog Days
A dark, dreary skyin the midst of July,the thunder rumbled and grumbled.
Little Lyle Lender,while on a juice bender,erratically bumbled and stumbled.
He ran down the hall with a crayon to the wall,a dog shadowing his master.
Lyle tripped on a toyand the maniacal boysailed headfirst through the plaster.
His ears were ringing,phantom birds were singing.Lyle shook off the dust and rushed
upstairs to his roomLittle Lyle did zoomHe grabbed the paint and a brush.
With the exclamation,“I always wa...
A dark, dreary skyin the midst of July,the thunder rumbled and grumbled.
Little Lyle Lender,while on a juice bender,erratically bumbled and stumbled.
He ran down the hall with a crayon to the wall,a dog shadowing his master.
Lyle tripped on a toyand the maniacal boysailed headfirst through the plaster.
His ears were ringing,phantom birds were singing.Lyle shook off the dust and rushed
upstairs to his roomLittle Lyle did zoomHe grabbed the paint and a brush.
With the exclamation,“I always wa...
March 30, 2016
Three Times A Charm with AC Land
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome young adult author, AC Land. AC, can tell us a little about yourself?
Ever since first reading about escaping to Neverland and a slew of wild creatures hiding in a Mitten, I dreamed of telling stories. Growing up in the rural sticks of
Missouri, not five miles from the Meramec River, I always wanted to write about people just like me.
Big stories about small towns.
So tha...
Ever since first reading about escaping to Neverland and a slew of wild creatures hiding in a Mitten, I dreamed of telling stories. Growing up in the rural sticks ofMissouri, not five miles from the Meramec River, I always wanted to write about people just like me.
Big stories about small towns.
So tha...
March 23, 2016
Three Times a Charm with CM Savage
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome middle grade author, CM Savage. Carolyn, can tell us a little about yourself?
Thank you so much for hosting me!
I write under the name C. M. Savage. I have always enjoyed writing, but did not see it as a career option when I was growing up. Instead I followed my passion for animals. I ended up working with and protecting endangered birds in Hawaii and with rehabilitated...
Thank you so much for hosting me!
I write under the name C. M. Savage. I have always enjoyed writing, but did not see it as a career option when I was growing up. Instead I followed my passion for animals. I ended up working with and protecting endangered birds in Hawaii and with rehabilitated...
March 21, 2016
Cover Reveal - She Laughs in Pink by Jessica Calla
Today I'm excited to participate in the cover reveal for the upcoming New Adult novel, She Laughs in Pink by Jessica Calla!
Title: She Laughs in Pink (Sheridan Hall Series, Book 1)Author: Jessica CallaGenre: New AdultRelease date: May 17, 2016Publisher: BookFish Books
Blurb: Four years after her twin is murdered, Juliet Anderson still struggles with guilt, her parents, and her relationships. Two things keep her from falling into a deep, dark place—dancing and her best fr...
Title: She Laughs in Pink (Sheridan Hall Series, Book 1)Author: Jessica CallaGenre: New AdultRelease date: May 17, 2016Publisher: BookFish BooksBlurb: Four years after her twin is murdered, Juliet Anderson still struggles with guilt, her parents, and her relationships. Two things keep her from falling into a deep, dark place—dancing and her best fr...
March 18, 2016
Guest Post by Cheryl Carpinello, Author of Tutankhamen Speaks
I'm happy to be a part of the tour for Cheryl Carpinello's book, Tutankhamen Speaks. Cheryl joins us today to talk about research and to offer a chance for you to win a gift card. Thanks, Cheryl! And now, take it away...***Researching Historical Fiction: Determining What Type and How Much To DoBy Cheryl Carpinello
Many writers struggle with this, including me. Unless you’ve built your own world, it’s hard for most authors to physically visit the places their characters live. If you’re a writer...
