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TOP TIP FOR ASPIRING WRITERS? Join a Critique Group

Last week fellow Zonderkidz author Glenys Nellist wrote 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 interface with … Continue reading →

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY: Goodnight, Manger BOARD BOOK Edition!

I thought it would be fun to kick off fall with a GIVEAWAY!!! That’s right, to celebrate the release of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, the board book edition, Zonderkidz is offering FIVE copies of the new edition in a Goodreads Giveaway! For those of you … Continue reading →

And the Winner is…

I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway, a brand new copy of Miranda Paul’s adorable bedtime picture book 10 LITTLE NINJAS, published by Knopf Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Nate Wragg, is… JODY!!!!! Congratulations!  I will be in … Continue reading →

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: “A Handful of Books” – Miranda Paul and her picture book 10 LITTLE NINJAS

  Miranda Paul has a new picture book out with Knopf Books for Young Readers.  It’s called  10 LITTLE NINJAS and, today, in celebration of its recent release,  I am honored to have her as my guest. I know you will enjoy her reflections … Continue reading →

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: “A Handful of Books” – Miranda Paul and her picture book 10 LITTLE NINJAS (and a GIVEAWAY!!!)

  Miranda Paul has a new picture book out with Knopf Books for Young Readers.  It’s called  10 LITTLE NINJAS and, today, in celebration of its recent release,  I am honored to have her as my guest. I know you will enjoy her reflections … Continue reading →

GOODNIGHT, MANGER – the BOARD BOOK Edition!

Look what landed my porch this afternoon. It’s an advance copy of the BOARD BOOK edition of GOODNIGHT, MANGER!  With sturdy pages and a padded cover, it’s perfect for littlest readers who want to turn the pages themselves. It’s a good size … Continue reading →

Guest Post: FEELING STUCK? JUST ADD FOOD with Ariel Bernstein

Today I am delighted to have fellow New Jersey author Ariel Bernstein as my guest. I met Ariel at the NJSCBWI Conference this past June. She is talented and articulate and joins us today with some tasty writing advice!  Take it away,  Ariel! There are a … Continue reading →

GOOD MORNING, LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA: A Christmas Story Time… in August!

This week I returned once again to Lakeside Chautauqua for a visit which included a “Goodnight, Manger” author story time.  Hosted by Bev and Joan, the lovely booksellers at the Fine Print Book Store, our Christmas-themed story time took place  this Monday morning at … Continue reading →

GUEST BLOG: Reading At Lakeside Chautauqua

I am guest blogging today over on The Front Porch, the official blog of Lakeside Chautauqua. We’re headed to this lovely Ohio treasure next week to enjoy a relaxed week with family – including cousins! I will also be doing a special Christmas-themed … Continue reading →

QUAIL EGGS: Making IDEAS EXTRAORDINARY!

I’m taking a blog break this week to spend time with my family, but I thought you might enjoy this writerly post from 2012.  We still love quail eggs at our house!  Enjoy! A Korean-American friend invited me to shop … Continue reading →