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Author Kirsten Larson on the Craft of Nonfiction

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. This week, I got to interview an uber talented nonfiction author who not only writes amazing kidlit books, but also helps authors with the writing process. Please welcome author Kirsten Larson! She’s here to chat about her nonfiction craft book, Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book published by […]

Author Lisa Varchol Perron on the Beauty of Nature – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. My next guest is a fellow member of STEAM TEAM. Please welcome author Lisa Varchol Perron! She’s here to chat about her latest STEM nonfiction book, Wonder Why illustrated by Nik Henderson and published by Harper Kids.      BUT first- YAY! Lisa is generously giving away a […]

Author Nancy Castaldo on Curiosity and Adventure

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. Are you ready for some more nonfiction royalty? I’ve been a huge fan of this author and then met her virtually through the STEAM Teams gang. She’s amazing! Please welcome author Nancy Castaldo! She’s here to chat about her latest nonfiction books, Whales in the City illustrated […]

Author Katie Lee Reinert on Staying Open to Possibility – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. Please welcome author Katie Lee Reinert who received oevr ywo hundred rejections but persevered, and now had three published books so far. She’s here to chat about her latest fiction picture book, Ready to Smile Again illustrated by Sara Aziz and published by Gnome Road Publishing.      […]

I’m Giving a Virtual Webinar on Work-for-Hire contracts!

Hello world- Hey writers! I have exciting news. If you’re interesting in educational work-for-hire projects and developing a new stream of income, I’ll be hosting a virtual webinar hosted by Scbwi Canada East on April 5. I’ll be giving tips that I developed over the years that will help you understand the educational market and […]

Author Melissa Stewart Meets the Mini Mammals – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. Hang on to your seats, folks, we have kidlit royalty in our presence today! Though, Melissa Stewart is so humble she would never describe herself as such, but many of us int he industry see her as the queen of nonfiction. And lucky for us, she’s very […]

Author Beth Anderson on Crafting Nonfiction Stories – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m excited for this Q & A because this author is part of my book promo group, STEAM TEAMS. Please welcome Beth Anderson, here to chat about her new nonfiction picture book Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln, illustrated by […]

Author Michelle Cusolito gets Deep into Research – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m excited for this Q & A because it’s with an author I have long admired, and recently started chatting with. She’s not only talented but also friendly! Please welcome Michelle Cusolito, here to chat about her new STEM picture book Jellyfish Scientists: Maude Delap and Her […]

A Fall Writing Frenzy Success Story with Author Kate DeMaio – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m excited for my this Q & A because it’s a success story from Fall Writing Frenzy, a competition I co-host with Kaitlyn Sanchez along with superstar permanent judge Ebony Lynn Mudd! Please welcome Kate DeMaio, here to chat about her new MG fantasy Fiona and the […]

Author Christina Couch on the Science of Animals – plus a GIVEWAY!

Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m excited for my very first Q & A of 2025, and this book is pretty incredible. Please welcome Christina Couch, here to chat about her new STEM book Christina Couch, illustrated by Daniel Duncan and published by MIT Kids Press.          BUT first- YAY! Christina is generously […]