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August 3, 2020
FINDING A CRITIQUE GROUP: Four TIPS for NEW WRITERS
After singing the praises of critique groups, I think it’s only fair now to offer a few tips on how to find a good critique group. After all, finding a critique group can be daunting, especially for a new writer … Continue reading →
July 31, 2020
And the Winner of DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS is…
I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway, a brand new copy of DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS is… Rebekah H!!! Congratulations! I will be in touch with you today so we can get the book to you. … Continue reading →
July 28, 2020
SUMMER ON THE PORCH STORY TIME CRAFT: Egg Carton Creatures Inspired by GOODNIGHT, MANGER
Hooray for summer mornings, good books and cozy porches – perfect for story time! With that in mind, each Tuesday throughout July I have hosted Summer Story Time on the Porch (and a Craft!) on my Facebook Author page. Today … Continue reading →
July 27, 2020
TOP TIP FOR ASPIRING WRITERS? Join a Critique Group
In the thoughtful category, children’s author Glenys Nellist has written an inspiring post about her top tip for aspiring authors: attend a writing conference. I love her tip and I wholeheartedly agree that attending conferences is important. It’s a great chance to … Continue reading →
July 21, 2020
SUMMER ON THE PORCH STORYTIME CRAFT: Pass It On Kindness Pots Inspired by LOVE IS KIND
Hooray for summer mornings, good books and cozy porches – perfect for story time! With that in mind, each Tuesday throughout July I will be hosting Summer Story Time on the Porch (and a Craft!) on my Facebook Author page. … Continue reading →
July 20, 2020
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Five Fun Facts about DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS with Carrie Finison (and a GIVEAWAY!)
Today I’m delighted to have rhyming picture book author Carrie Finison here to share five fun facts about her debut picture book release, DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS. Illustrated by Brianne Farley and published by Putnam, it’s about a generous but increasingly … Continue reading →
July 14, 2020
SUMMER ON THE PORCH STORYTIME CRAFT: Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse BOUQUETS
Hooray for summer mornings, good books and cozy porches – perfect for story time! With that in mind, each Tuesday throughout July I will be hosting Summer Story Time on the Porch (and a Craft!) on my Facebook Author page. … Continue reading →
July 13, 2020
PLUCKING SAPLINGS: Thoughts on THE LITTLE PRINCE and, of course, WRITING!
One of my favorite books as a child was LE PETIT PRINCE which I read in French because we were living in Paris at the time. My teacher, Mme. Lucas, chose it for our class because it was relatively simple in … Continue reading →
July 9, 2020
GOODNIGHT ARK Painted Rocks SHARING TIME!
This quick little post is to remind you to send me your pictures of the rock creatures you paint. I know Jane would love to see them and so would I! Now, as promised in my story time, here is … Continue reading →
July 7, 2020
SUMMER ON THE PORCH STORYTIME CRAFT: GOODNIGHT ARK Painted Rocks
Hooray for summer mornings, good books and cozy porches – perfect for story time! With that in mind, each Tuesday throughout July I will be hosting Summer Story Time on the Porch (and a Craft!) on my Facebook Author page. … Continue reading →
