Laura Sassi's Blog, page 30
August 15, 2022
LUNCH AT THE BEACH: Thoughts on SEAGULLS and WRITING
A few years ago, a friend and I took our kids for a day at the Jersey shore. It was a beautiful day with clear skies, mild surf and salty breezes. The kids spent the morning jumping waves and building … Continue reading →
August 8, 2022
AUTHOR AND BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Meet Amy Houts and her NEWEST Faith-Based Book for Kids (Plus a GIVEAWAY!)
Look what landed on my porch! It’s children’s author Amy Houts’ newest release, CHRISTIAN Q & A BOOK FOR KIDS. Published by Rockridge Press it came out this month and it’s full of simple, kid-friendly answers to 100 questions kids … Continue reading →
August 4, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD: Schedule a FREE Author Visit!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS CHILD: A COUNTING NATIVITY BOOK (Paraclete Press) releases October 4, 2022. Here’s the description: Count to TEN with Mary and Joseph as they await the birth of Baby Jesus in this sweet rhyming board book for littlest … Continue reading →
August 1, 2022
SAVING THE SHAVINGS: Four Writerly Reasons to Hold on to the Tossed Bits
My artistic daughter thought these pencil shavings were so beautiful she wanted me to save them. We took this picture instead. For months I forgot about them, until I rediscovered them while browsing through old photos. I find these lovely shavings inspiring. As … Continue reading →
July 26, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD! Enjoy a SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER from Paraclete!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD invites children and their families to join Mary and Joseph as they wait for Jesus to be born. Inspired by a favorite Christmas verse from Luke 2:19 that describes Mary’s soul-filling wonder as she pondered the events surrounding the birth of Baby Jesus, it is my hope that by infusing counting … … Continue reading →
July 25, 2022
Book Trailer Premiere on KidLit TV: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD
Happy Christmas in July! I wasn’t familiar with this summery nod to Christmas as a child, but I think it’s a delightful excuse to premiere the book trailer for my new Christmas board book! Here’s the scoop from Paraclete Press: … Continue reading →
July 18, 2022
10 Things to LOVE about LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
I’ve been a big fan of Little Free Libraries ever since spotting my first one at the Jersey shore several years ago. These days, I make a point of looking for them both in my own community and when I’m … Continue reading →
July 14, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD: Inspiration Video (Plus a Giveaway Winner!)
Every day recently, I’ve doing a little something special to get ready for my newest board book to release. Earlier this month these special efforts included producing a short video, filmed on my porch, sharing the inspiration behind HAPPY BIRTHDAY … Continue reading →
July 11, 2022
MONDAY REFLECTIONS: Thoughts on Retiring a BELOVED Blog Banner
For ten years the same banner has graced my blog. If you know the story behind it, you will understand why I’m feeling a bit sad and nostalgic today as I announce that it’s time to retire the banner and … Continue reading →
July 7, 2022
MRS. NOAH: An Interview with Patti Richards, an Invitation, and a GIVEAWAY!
Please join me today in welcoming children’s book author Patti Richards. Patti is the author of the delightful MRS. NOAH, published by Little Lamb Books and illustrated by Alice Pieroni. Here’s the official description: MRS. NOAH is a celebration of … Continue reading →
