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August 28, 2017
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: A Chat with Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum in Celebration of the September release of BIG SISTER, LITTLE MONSTER… and a GIVEAWAY!
Picture book author Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum’s newest book, BIG SISTER, LITTLE MONSTER releases two weeks from now and I’m so excited that she’s here today to give us a little preview interview. Published by Scholastic Press and illustrated by Edwin … Continue reading →
August 21, 2017
WRITING TREASURE: My Little Antique Iron
Among the treasures I keep on my desk is a little antique iron. It belonged to my grandmother. Known as a “flat” or “sad” iron, which is an old word for “heavy”, my little iron has a very distinct #2 … Continue reading →
August 14, 2017
PEE-EW! The Power of Smell in Writing
Recently, prompted by a very whiffy truck ahead of us, my daughter and I passed a most enjoyable half-hour brainstorming all the smells we love and hate. Some we agreed upon. Others we did not. Still, we both agreed that … Continue reading →
August 7, 2017
FINDING YOUR INNER POET: Five Tips
I grew up in a family of readers. Indeed, some of my earliest memories include sitting in my mother’s lap while she read to me from A.A. Milne’s When We Were Very Young. I loved the rhythmic rhyming sound of Milne’s … Continue reading →
July 31, 2017
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL with Debut Picture Book Author Linda Whalen
This summer I’ve been celebrating the release of brand new kids’ books with special guest posts and author/illustrator interviews. Today, I’m delighted to have debut picture book author Linda Whalen as my guest. Illustrated by Jennifer Morris, Linda’s book … Continue reading →
July 24, 2017
WHEN YOUR ELEPHANT HAS THE SNIFFLES: Eight Extension Activities for LITTLE ONES
This week I’m delighted to be a part of Susanna Leonard Hill’s multi-picture book blog tour with eight extension activities to celebrate this month’s release of Susanna’s ADORABLE new board book WHEN YOUR ELEPHANT HAS THE SNIFFLES, illustrated by Daniel … Continue reading →
July 17, 2017
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: WHEN INSPIRATION STRIKES with Linda Joy Singleton in Celebration of the release of A CAT IS BETTER
Linda Joy Singleton, author of over 45 books ranging from picture books to young adult, has a new picture book out with little bee books. It’s called A CAT IS BETTER and today, in celebration of its recent release, I am honored … Continue reading →
July 13, 2017
GOOD NEWS: Picture Book Deal!
I’ve been keeping this to myself for some time now, but the announcement ran in Publishers Weekly today, so I think I can finally let loose my vibrato! Per their announcement, DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE is “an ode … Continue reading →
July 10, 2017
AUTHOR and ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT: A Chat with Pepper Springfield and Kristy Caldwell in Celebration of their newest release: BOBS and TWEETS PERFECTO PET SHOW
Today I am delighted to be doing a joint interview with early reader author Pepper Springfield and illustrator Kristy Caldwell. Last spring this dynamic team made their debut with Meet the Bobs and the Tweets, their first book in the new BOBS … Continue reading →
June 26, 2017
PONDERING SNAILS with EMALINE: Four Tips to Help the WRITER in You SLOW DOWN (and See the World Anew)
A special part of my recent trip to England was spending time with a friend who recently moved to London with her husband and three adorable daughters. My day with Charise began with a reading of “Goodnight Ark” to her … Continue reading →
