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Winner Announcement 11/8/21

Congratulations to Carin Stemer, winner of the your choice giveaway from Jenna Waldman. Please email me at ljrwritenow at Gmail and let me know if you want LARRY’S LATKES, SHARKBOT SHALOM, or a critique from Jenna. Don’t miss other interviews with giveaways still available from Julie Hedlund, and Shaunda Wenger. Tomorrow’s interview with Jenny GoebelContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/8/21”

Folk Art Museum Santa Fe, New Mexico

We recently spent some time visiting New Mexico, which is something I’ve wanted to do since I moved to Colorado. The impact of Covid has taken a toll on many of the smaller towns, but there was still plenty to see. Even Santa Fe had limited days and hours for many attractions, but we stillContinue reading “Folk Art Museum Santa Fe, New Mexico”

Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert

I met Shaunda through 12×12 which is a wonderful online picture book community, founded by Julie Hedlund who was my guest last week! Her debut picture book, CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR!, illustrated by Jojo Ensslin is the perfect blend of science and humor. The only thing I don’t like about this book is that I didn’tContinue reading “Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 11/1/21

Congratulations to Annie Lynn winner of an amazing giveaway of 3 prizes from Lois Peterson! Lois is sharing her books SHELTER – HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY, illustrated by Taryn Gee and her historical novel SILVER RAIN, plus a critique of the opening chapter of a middle grade novel (2000 words max.) Email me Ljrwritenow atContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/1/21”

Welcome Author Julie Hedlund – Giveaway Alert

I’m very excited to share my interview with author Julie Hedlund whose new book, OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE?, illustrated by Michael Slack will be out in the world on November 9th which means you should go preorder it from your favorite indie bookstore now. Julie is the founder of the 12x12PictureBook Challenge which is aContinue reading “Welcome Author Julie Hedlund – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 10/25/21

Congratulations to Shaunda Wenger, winner of a picture book critique from Karen Greenwald, author of A Vote For Susanna, THE FIRST WOMAN MAYOR, illustrated by Sian James. Shaunda, please mail me so that I can connect you with Karen! Don’t forget the wonderful giveaways still available from Lois Peterson, and Jenna Waldman and coming tomorrow:Continue reading “Winner Announcement 10/25/21”