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Late November & Still on the Trail

Charlie and I have been taking advantage of the extended warm fall. In spite of a dusting a few days ago, we still haven’t had any measurable snow since April. I love seeing it on the distant peaks while enjoying the dry, warm trails near home.

The Wandering Jellyfish Bookstore – Giveaway Alert

Today I have the joy of celebrating The Wandering Jellyfish, a new independent bookstore which opened last summer in Niwot, Colorado. The two owners are writers I know from SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and since they opened, I’ve been there more times than I can count. I recently visited to shareContinue reading “The Wandering Jellyfish Bookstore – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 11/22/21

Congratulations to Abbi Lee, winner of the giveaway from Shaunda Wenger! This is a winner’s choice giveaway. Abbi, please email me (ljrwritenow at g mail) to let me know if you want the picture book critique or a signed copy of CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR! illustrated by Jojo Ensslin and some book swag. Don’t miss theContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/22/21”

Welcome Author Diana Murray – Giveaway Alert

Today, I welcome author Diana Murray who brings us a double giveaway with her two most recent picture books, UNICORN NIGHT, illustrated by Luke Flowers and HELP MOM WORK FROM HOME, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld. After the last year and a half of working from home, I’m guessing everyone will relate to this book. DianaContinue reading “Welcome Author Diana Murray – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 11/15/21

Congratulations to Denise Seidman, winner of the “Ask Me Anything” 30 minute Zoom with Julie Hedlund! Julie’s latest picture book, OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? illustrated by Michael Slack, released last week and is already receiving rave reviews and lots of laughs which are also rave reviews. Speaking of reviews, I’d like to take a momentContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/15/21”

Welcome Author Jenny Goebel – Giveaway Alert

I’m so happy to share my interview with author Jenny Goebel, the author of several picture books and middle grade books. Today we are celebrating her upcoming middle grade novel, PIGTURE PERFECT, which is being released by Scholastic Books December 7th. I enjoyed meeting Jenny at my first in-person event since Covid in June andContinue reading “Welcome Author Jenny Goebel – Giveaway Alert”