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July 4, 2012
Three Times A Charm with Kevin J. Doyle
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week author, Kevin Doyle, is visiting with us. Kevin, can you please tell us a little about you? I live in Kansas and I’m a stay home dad to two awesome kids - a big sis and a lil’ bro. We spend our days reading, playing pretend and dancing to music. As often as I can, I leap into my imagination and look around for stories to write. I l...
July 2, 2012
INDIEpendence Day Blog Fest
Happy INDIEpendence Day!
I am joining the Indelibles to celebrate indie authors (self-published and small-press) by holding up an example of an outstanding indie work. Like the 25 Indelible authors, I believe amazing works of fiction can be found in indie novels and I want to help you, the reader, make informed choices on your indie purchases.When I read about the INDIEpendence Day Blog Fest, I had to sign up because I had a specific indie book in mind that I wanted to read, but hadn’t had the...
June 27, 2012
Three Times A Charm with Karen Wiesner
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week author, Karen Wiesner, joins us. Karen, tell us about you.I’ve had 89 books published in the past 14 years, which have been nominated for and/or won 123 awards, and 17 more titles under contract. My books cover genres such as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, paranormal, futuristic, gothic, inspirational...
June 22, 2012
Spotlight on Celtic Run by Sean Vogel
Celtic Run by Sean VogelJake, a 14-year-old gadget whiz, didn’t plan on a summer full of treasure, thieves, and danger. He just got lucky.
While in Ireland on a class trip, Jake stumbles upon the first clue to a treasure missing from the Spanish Armada. Jake sees the riches as his chance to buy back the family sailboat and restore a piece of the life he enjoyed before his father was critically injured in an accident. Desperate to find the treasure, Jake teams up with Zach, his nemesis and clas...
June 21, 2012
Cover Reveal - Save The Lemmings by ME
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards. The N.I.C.E. girl who doesn’t always finish last – though sometimes it’s a struggle. Prissy and proud of it, Natalie always has a sappy, inspirational saying to offer. Smarter than your average 8thgrader, Natalie is working on her latest invention, the texty-talky, with a little help from her three best friends.
Save the Lemmings, coming this summer!
I’m in love with this cover. It really tells you so much about the...
June 20, 2012
Three Times A Charm with Max Anderson
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week author, Max Anderson, is visiting with us. Max, can you please tell us a little about you? I grew up as a struggling reader. After surveying the market, I sensed the need for action-adventures and mysteries for readers 8 – 13, especially boys.
Using my extensive background experience in the production of dramatic motion pictu...
June 18, 2012
Your Story: How Does Your Reader See It?
I was breezing down the aisle in the grocery store one day and saw a gentleman staring at the shelves with a confused look on his face. His stooped posture forced him to bend in a strange sideways manner in order to look at the top shelf. He ran a hand through his flyaway white hair and scratched his wrinkled cheek, knocking his coke bottle glasses askew. I stopped and asked, “Can I help you find something?”“Oh that would be great.” He breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m looking for the Special K...
June 13, 2012
Three Times A Charm with Clara Batton Smith
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week author, Clara Batton Smith is visiting with us. Welcome, Clara. Can you please tell us a little about you? I started out in the theatre world designing costumes for Chicago Children's Theatre, Northwestern University, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and various film companies. I was using some collage techniques in my costume rendering...
June 11, 2012
Viji K. Chary Presents her Picture Book, Porcupine's Seeds
Today the World of Ink tour brings us our guest, Viji K. Chary, here to talk about her new picture book, Porcupine's Seeds.
Viji K. Chary was born in India and immigrated to the United States at the age of two. Her passion for writing stories began in elementary school and has evolved from coaching children in various activities; including gymnastics, classroom activities and creative competitions. Her stories have been published in Highlights for Children, Ladybug Magazine, Hopscotch for Girl...
June 7, 2012
Cover Reveal - The Wishing Well, Another Weaver Tale by ME
Once upon a time there was an emerging author who simply wished to sign a book contract with a publisher. EA thought her talents were natural and developed and couldn’t understand the rejections she received from editors and agents galore. EA finally joined an online critique group. She smugly submitted a story for critique and sat back waiting for the praise. Her ego was purplish and tender after reading through the honest (and frankly well thought out – yeah, whatever!) evaluations of her w...
