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February 18, 2015
Three Times A Charm with Alyson Larrabee
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to people involved in children’s publishing. Today we have my fellow Whiskey Creek Press author, Alyson Larrabee with us. Alyson, please share a little about yourself.
Boring facts: I’m a graduate of Emerson College and Bridgewater State University, a middle school English teacher at Easton Middle School, the wife of a New England Patriots obessessed golfer, the mother of three young adults and one redbone coonhound.
Fun facts: I’m a r...
Boring facts: I’m a graduate of Emerson College and Bridgewater State University, a middle school English teacher at Easton Middle School, the wife of a New England Patriots obessessed golfer, the mother of three young adults and one redbone coonhound.Fun facts: I’m a r...
February 17, 2015
Cover Reveal for Super Bad, Super Villain Academy Bk 3
Watch out. Things are about to get really bad
Excerpt from Super Bad :
After sliding the card out of the envelope, she stared at it for so long Lexa finally said, “Well?”Sandra glanced at her friend before frowning again at the card. Finally she handed it to Lexa and stared at the flowers.
Seeing you last night was as refreshing as the clean smell after a rainstorm.—Set
Lexi’s lip curled up. “What does this mean?”“I’m not sure.” Sandra spoke tentatively. “He obviously has a thing for weather.”“And...
Excerpt from Super Bad :
After sliding the card out of the envelope, she stared at it for so long Lexa finally said, “Well?”Sandra glanced at her friend before frowning again at the card. Finally she handed it to Lexa and stared at the flowers.
Seeing you last night was as refreshing as the clean smell after a rainstorm.—Set
Lexi’s lip curled up. “What does this mean?”“I’m not sure.” Sandra spoke tentatively. “He obviously has a thing for weather.”“And...
February 16, 2015
My Very Humble Advice to Fellow Authors About Reviews
One of the most difficult aspects of being a published author is the public feedback on your work. After toiling over a story for however long, sharing with critique partners, integrating editor suggestions, combing, combing, combing…Obviously, you’ve left little fleshy pieces of your heart scattered throughout your work.
Then it goes out into the world. You hit up family and friends and solicit bloggers for honest reviews. The ball starts rolling. Reviews start coming in from all over. So man...
Then it goes out into the world. You hit up family and friends and solicit bloggers for honest reviews. The ball starts rolling. Reviews start coming in from all over. So man...
February 13, 2015
Building Character with Valerie from 52 LIKES
Yay – it’s Friday and this week we have a Building Character interview. Let me introduce you to Valerie from 52 LIKES by Medeia Sharif. Welcome to Strands of Thoughts, Valerie. Can you tell us a little about you, please?
I’m Valerie, a high school junior, and I live in Miami.
I’ve heard good things about Miami. Especially the weather. But I doubt your book is about all the nice weather in Florida. What kind of conflict are you up against in 52 LIKES?
Something bad happened to me last week. I wen...
I’m Valerie, a high school junior, and I live in Miami.
I’ve heard good things about Miami. Especially the weather. But I doubt your book is about all the nice weather in Florida. What kind of conflict are you up against in 52 LIKES?
Something bad happened to me last week. I wen...
February 11, 2015
Three Times A Charm with Jemima Pett
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to people involved in children’s publishing. Today we have Jemima Pett with us. Jemima, can you share a little about yourself, please?
Once upon a time, I wrote a story, carefully made into a booklet about two inches high by one across, entitled “The Little Stream”. Many years later I found it in the box in which my mother kept her most precious possessions. I realised I’d always been writing, but had never had a strong plot or...
Once upon a time, I wrote a story, carefully made into a booklet about two inches high by one across, entitled “The Little Stream”. Many years later I found it in the box in which my mother kept her most precious possessions. I realised I’d always been writing, but had never had a strong plot or...
February 10, 2015
Cover Reveal for Extraordinary Sam
Bookfish Books is excited to release their first middle grade title. I'm happy to share the amazing cover and some information about EXTRAORDINARY SAM and its author, Kevin Springer.
About the book:
“This box may seem empty,
But there’s more than meets the eye…”
Sam Miller seems like an ordinary 12-year-old boy, until he discovers a mysterious box. Suddenly, he lands in a magical world in which he must battle deadly pirates, savage warriors, giant man-eating spiders, and a fire-wielding tyrant. T...
About the book:
“This box may seem empty,
But there’s more than meets the eye…”
Sam Miller seems like an ordinary 12-year-old boy, until he discovers a mysterious box. Suddenly, he lands in a magical world in which he must battle deadly pirates, savage warriors, giant man-eating spiders, and a fire-wielding tyrant. T...
February 9, 2015
The Very Inspiring Blogger Award
I don't usually participate in blog nominations, but I really liked the theme of this one. I love talking about what inspires me and this gives me a nice organized format to recognize those inspirations in.
First I'll start by thanking the two amazing people who nominated me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Katie L. Carroll is a wife, mother, writer, editor, critiquer, reader, soccer player - now that I think about it, she might be Wonder Woman. Make sure to check out her ...
First I'll start by thanking the two amazing people who nominated me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Katie L. Carroll is a wife, mother, writer, editor, critiquer, reader, soccer player - now that I think about it, she might be Wonder Woman. Make sure to check out her ...
February 6, 2015
Sanctuary of Nine Dragons celebrates One Year
Christina Weigand stopped by my blog today to share and celebrate the one year anniversary of the publication her book Sanctuary of Nine Dragons: Book Three. This book is the third one in her series Palace of the Twelve Pillars.
Here is an excerpt from Sanctuary of Nine Dragons: Book Three:
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Here is an excerpt from Sanctuary of Nine Dragons: Book Three:
Joachim cringed as he thought about what he had to do. The council had decided. He didn’t agree completely, but in the end, Joachim knew it was the only way; something had to be done. Ma...<![endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]></o>
February 4, 2015
#IWSG - Pre-release Jitters
The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. Be sure to link to mastermind, Alex Cavanaugh's page and display the badge in your post.
Let’...
Let’...
February 2, 2015
Do Audiobooks Change Your Reading Experience?
So I’ve had this mind itch for a while now. I’ll be listening to a book and maybe I’m completely immersed in it, wishing I could just shut off life until I’ve listened to each and every word – or I’m huffing and puffing in frustration over…something. Anything. And in both cases it’ll cross my mind, Would I like (or dislike) this book so much if I were reading it inside my head?
Narrators can make all the difference in the world. I’ve fallen in crush with narrators (not always the character). T...
Narrators can make all the difference in the world. I’ve fallen in crush with narrators (not always the character). T...
