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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”

Welcome Author Jenna Waldman – Giveaway Alert

Help me welcome author Jenna Waldman who has two Jewish themed books out now, and wait until you see what she has coming next! I’m sure you’ll agree that she’s clever and hilarious. You’re also going to want to check out her book trailers which are some of my favorites. Her book, LARRY’S LATKES, illustratedContinue reading “Welcome Author Jenna Waldman – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 10/18/21

Today I have two winners to announce for giveaways from two wonderful authors that I know and admire. Lynn Becker is the winner of a Picture Book Fast & Lite Critique from author Denise Vega and a copy of her wonderful book, IF YOUR MONSTER WON’T GO TO BED, illustrated by Zachariah Ohora. The winnerContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/18/21”