Monthly Archives: March 2021

Welcome Author-Illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch

Today I am please to share my interview with Julie Rowan Zoch who has two recent releases. LOUIS, which she illustrated, written by Tom Lichtenheld and I’M A HARE, SO THERE! her author-illustrator debut. I read LOUIS over FaceTime to my daughter and granddaughter and it was a huge hit. We all laughed from beginningContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch”

Welcome Author Nina Chapman – Giveaway Alert!

Today we have an interview with author Nina Chapman who will make you laugh and cheer as she shares the challenges of releasing a book and teaching during the pandemic. Her middle grade book, MICAH MCKINNEY AND THE BOYS OF SUMMER, which released a year ago at the beginning of the pandemic, is only partContinue reading “Welcome Author Nina Chapman – Giveaway Alert!”

Welcome Author Fleur Bradley – Giveaway Alert

I am so happy to share my interview with Fleur Bradley, author of MIDNIGHT AT THE BARCLAY HOTEL, illustrated by Xavier Bonet, a mystery set at a location similar to The Stanley Hotel, a favorite spot to visit with friends from out of town. Even though I’ve never seen The Shining, I’ve been to TheContinue reading “Welcome Author Fleur Bradley – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 3/22/21

Congratulations to Jennifer Crump, winner of ME + TREE signed by the author Alex Giardino, illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso. Congratulations to Heather Bell, winner of WISH LIBRARY SNOW DAY IN MAY signed by author Christine Evans, illustrated by Patrick Corrigan. Winners, please email me Ljrwritenow at gmail.com so that I can connect youContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/22/21”

Welcome Author Valerie Bolling – Giveaway Alert

Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with author Valerie Bolling, author of LET’S DANCE! illustrated by Maine Diaz. If you know me, you know dancing is one of my favorite activities so when I first heard about Valerie’s book, I did a happy dance! Valerie has generously offered a 15 minute phoneContinue reading “Welcome Author Valerie Bolling – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Ellen Leventhal – Giveaway Alert!

Today I get to share my interview with Ellen Leventhal who is a wonderful author and member of the kidlit writing community. I’m not sure when or how we first connected, but I’m glad we did. I enjoyed her first two books and her new book, A FLOOD OF KINDNESS, illustrated by Blythe Russo isContinue reading “Welcome Author Ellen Leventhal – Giveaway Alert!”

Winner Announcements 3/15/21

Congratulations to Donna Rossman winner of Vivian Kirkfield‘s 30 minute zoom chat! Congratulations to Paula Obering winner of Martha Freeman‘s book NOAH MCNICHOL AND THE BACKSTAGE GHOST! Winners, please email me Ljrwritenow at Gmail so that I can connect you with the winner. If you haven’t entered other open giveaways, check out interviews with AlexContinue reading “Winner Announcements 3/15/21”