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A Long Visit
Come on over to James Preller’s blog for a long chat about George and Martha, publishing insecurities, classy dorm posters, the picture book title that nearly killed me with envy, the novel-editing event that caused one of us to weep, … Continue reading
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Jump on Over!
I look away for one minute and my blog runs away! You can find it here, in its new permanent home. And if you’re so inclined, you can subscribe.
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FIRST GRADE DROPOUT Drops In (plus a giveaway!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
The first time I heard the title FIRST GRADE DROPOUT I said (yet again), “Why didn’t I think of that? Brilliant!” (Also, the song “Beauty School Dropout” played through my head a…
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My Path to Publishing by Beth Ferry + PB Give-away!
Originally posted on Darlene Beck-Jacobson:
I am especially excited today to bring a post by my friend and fellow children’s book author BETH FERRY. Her debut PB, STICK & STONE (hmh.com) is being released this month to starred reviews. “Stick”…
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[Author Chat + Giveaway] Mara Rockliff on Gingerbread for Liberty!: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution
Originally posted on Jama's Alphabet Soup:
All illustrations © 2015 Vincent X. Kirsch. There’s nothing more delicious than learning something new about a well-loved food. When I think of gingerbread, I think of Emily Dickinson lowering basketfuls to the…
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Spies with Bad Breath and B.O. Issues: Peter Millett Interview
Sure, it’s December and this is my first interview of the year. Your point? I’m returning in very high style with international flavor. I am very pleased to welcome writer Peter Millet. He’s from NEW ZEALAND. He writes fun books. … Continue reading
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Tagged Johnny Danger, Mr Gum, New Zealand writer, Peter MIllet, Roald Dahl
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Why I Should Shower More Often
I have to learn THE SAME THINGS over and over. This is not a metaphor or a deep insight; it’s a sad truth. Especially with writing novels. There is no carry over from one book to the next. Take today, … Continue reading
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Tagged ideas in shower, plot problems, procrastination, rewards, subconscious, writer's block
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How To Knock Off Your To-Do List
Hi. I’m back. At least for today. I figured I could send you all a spammy email about my Promising New Technique For Getting Things Done!!!!!!!!! Or I could post this on my long-dormant blog. I’m guessing you deduced which … Continue reading
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Tagged Edith Houghton, Patti Gauch, procrastination, With a Baseball in her Hand
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Hiatus
Wait. I have a blog? There will be lots of exciting stuff going on in 2014: Screaming at the Ump comes out March 4. I get extra nervous awaiting reviews of a novel. (The potential for meanness is greater. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Edgar's Second Word, Priscilla Burris, Screaming at the Ump, Water Balloon
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