Laura Sassi's Blog, page 19

NEW BOOK SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Courtney Siebring about LITTLE SPARK OF LIFE

When my son was born at 24-weeks, he was already a little person – a precious gift from God. Weighing in at 1 lb 9oz, he was tiny, to be sure, but he had all his body parts and, as we soon, discovered, a feisty disposition. He was also very sick, so the night he… Continue reading NEW BOOK SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Courtney Siebring about LITTLE SPARK OF LIFE

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP FOUR: Perfect Picture Book Friday (and a GIVEAWAY!)

Today I’m delighted to have MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK featured on Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday Series. Head on over to get Susanna’s take on the book. And in the extra fun department, she asked me to share an activity to go along with the book. It’s a fun one! What could… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP FOUR: Perfect Picture Book Friday (and a GIVEAWAY!)

MOTHER GOOSE MEMORIES: The Sharing of a Childhood Treasure

When I was little I loved it when my mom shared her favorite childhood treasures with me. For example, I remember her showing me this little brass dinosaur when I was about six. It had been one of her favorite playthings, she told me.  She used to play with that it under the pine trees… Continue reading MOTHER GOOSE MEMORIES: The Sharing of a Childhood Treasure

Fall 2023 BOOK EVENTS with LAURA SASSI (plus the BOOK trailer!)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. I have several free events at book stores and more planned for fall 2023 with more on the way. I hope you’ll be able to join me at one or more of them. And if you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking now for winter and spring,… Continue reading Fall 2023 BOOK EVENTS with LAURA SASSI (plus the BOOK trailer!)

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP THREE: The one in which SOPHIE the Cockapoo is interviewed by MOLLY, the Corgi!

My Tender Heart Prayer Book has been out for THREE weeks now (yay!) and over the weekend, Sophie, my sweet canine companion, got to be part of the action. Could it be that dogs have a special place in this book of prayer? Sophie is so glad you asked. Find out more in our joint canine/human… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP THREE: The one in which SOPHIE the Cockapoo is interviewed by MOLLY, the Corgi!

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Tour Stop TWO: An Interview on Canada’s Christian Radio Chris 99.1 (Squee!!!)

Last Wednesday, it was my pleasure to be interviewed by Canadian radio host Care Baldwin for her program, The Wednesday Bookmark, a weekly show that celebrates books. I had a wonderful time chatting about MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK and would be so honored if you listened. Care did a great job asking questions and… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Tour Stop TWO: An Interview on Canada’s Christian Radio Chris 99.1 (Squee!!!)

NEW BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Joint Interview with Christian Children’s Authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley

Mornings have always been my favorite time of day. The chirping birds and the rising sun beckon, filling my heart with hope and joy. And for all of my adult life, my favorite way to start each morning has been to rise early, do some stretches, fix myself a cup of tea, and settle in… Continue reading NEW BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Joint Interview with Christian Children’s Authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley

MY TENDER HEART BOOK BLESSING: Pointing Tender Hearts to Jesus

Will you help me point little ones to God through story and prayer?   A year and a half ago, I had an idea for a Bible story collection that would point littlest ones to God—using rhyme, illustration, and “heart moments” of reflection and response. My publisher, Paraclete Press, loved the idea, but asked if I would… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART BOOK BLESSING: Pointing Tender Hearts to Jesus

BLOG TOUR Stop One: Laura Sassi Presents MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK

My Tender Heart Prayer Book has been out for ONE week now and we’re going on tour– blog tour that is! The book’s first post-release stop is over at Darlene Beck Jacobson’s blog. Enjoy an interview and a chance to win a copy of the book. Thank you for having me, Darlene.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT from Miss A and Me: BAKE MORE CAKE!

Miss A and I have special new thing we are doing together—baking cakes!  We’ve baked two in the last month. The super-duper-extra-special thing about these cakes is that they aremade from scratch! No cake mixes or pre-fab frosting for us ( a first!). The first cake we baked was for my son’s birthday using the… Continue reading FOOD FOR THOUGHT from Miss A and Me: BAKE MORE CAKE!