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Skype with an Author!

As a teacher, what I loved most was the interaction with the students and finding ways to get them excited about learning new things. As a parent, I love watching my kids discover something for the first time or figure out a way to do something that might require out-of-the-box thinking.

And as an author, one of my favorite things is talking with kids (and teachers & librarians!) and seeing them so enthusiastic about reading and writing. I LOVE IT.

Which is why some author friends and...

Happy Birthday to THE BFF BUCKET LIST!

 

I can’t believe it’s been a year since my first book hit the shelves.

What an amazing day that was.

(Okay, so this was actually a few days before release, but it was the first time I saw it in the store—right next to Harry Potter! ---->)

To celebrate, I’m giving away THREE $10 gift cards so you can shop for books! (Or whatever else you’d like.) Choose Amazon, B&N, or your local indie!

Simply enter below and choose as many entry methods as you’d like.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to THE BFF...

Query.Sign.Submit.Debut! with Wendy McLeod MacKnight

Wendy is a middle grade author and her debut, It’s a Mystery, Pig Face!, is now  available from Sky Pony Press! She is represented by LKG Agency.

Connect with Wendy . . .

Website * Facebook * Twitter * Goodreads

Get the book . . .

Amazon.com * Amazon.ca * Chapters.ca * Barnes and Noble * Indiebound

 

QUERY

What advice would you give to querying writers?

This one is painful for me because it’s something I did, but here goes: are you sure you’re ready to query? Is your book as good...

A Picture Book List for International Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, here are some great picture books about strong and brave girls and women. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough to say to them, but here it is anyway . . .  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your bravery, and for fighting against injustice.                                  &nbs...

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Cover Reveal!

You guys, I absolutely ADORE this cover.

My middle grade novel, NO PLACE LIKE HOME, comes out August 29, 2017 from Aladdin/Simon & Schuster.

Meet Kenzie Rhines . . .

* It’s available for preorder   . . .  Amazon * B&N * My local indie- Monkey See, Monkey Do

* And you can add it on Goodreads!

About the book:

Kenzie Rhines doesn’t have a home—she has too many. Her dad’s job keeps them flying around the country, which means “home” is whatever fancy hotel they’re currently sta...

Ten Tips for Write on Con 2017

Write on Con is an online writing conference and it’s INCREDIBLE. You won’t believe the resources, insider tips, and feedback available for writers. Here are ten tips to help you get started.

*(If you're not registered yet, there's still time! http://writeoncon.org/)

To get the most out of the conference . . .

1.  Follow on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for the forums. You should do this before the conference even begins. You can even start posting in the forums ahead...

Win Seven Middle Grade Books!

It’s the last day to enter to win!

Get each book you see below, except Best. Night. Ever. because that’s not out quite yet.

Good luck!

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Query.Sign.Submit.Debut. with Lisa Koosis!

Lisa is a young adult author and her debut, Resurrecting Sunshine, is now available from Albert Whitman & Co./AW Teen! She is represented by Brianne Johnson of Writers House.

Connect with Lisa . . .

Website * Facebook * Twitter *Goodreads

Get the book . . .  (available in hardcover & paperback)

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Books-a-Million * IndieBound

QUERY

What resources and websites did you use when querying?

For researching agents, I used both QueryTracker and AgentQuery...

Our New Cover! (And TWO giveaways!)

It started with the idea of writing a story based around one event, from multiple points of view, with seven middle grade authors. Some of us were already friends (we all are now!), but the main connection was that we all have books out with Aladdin/S&S. And on August 15, 2007 we’ll have a book out in the world together.

We were thrilled when we saw the adorable cover, perfectly capturing each character’s personality. My character is Jade, in the upper right corner, and she’s ready to ca...

Behind the Book with Bridget Hodder

 Tell us about something about the making of a book that most people don't know.

A new author has so much to learn. I confess that, despite reading, networking, and educating myself on the publishing process before I sold, most of the "behind the book" stuff on THE RAT PRINCE came as a complete surprise to me!

For example, I wasn't sure what to expect from copyedits...or how a book's cover and/or illustrations were created...or how many rounds of edits my manuscript might require...or ho...