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Welcome Illustrator Heather Bell – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome illustrator Heather Bell, to the blog. We met in 2019 as part of a picture book debut group of authors and illustrators and I’m a big fan of her debut MAC AND CHEESE AND THE PERSONAL SPACE INVADER. From her bio: Heather Bell whole-heartedly believes that hidden within our everyday lives isContinue reading “Welcome Illustrator Heather Bell – Giveaway Alert”

Winners for the first two giveaways!

Congratulations to Jilanne Hoffmann, winner of Samantha Cleaver’s book RAISING AN ACTIVE READER. Congratulations to Melissa Darrow, winner of Linda Elovitz Marshall’s book THE POLIO PIONEER. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com and I’ll connect you with the authors! Reminder to comment on the current book giveaways: ALONE by Megan E. Freeman, ANIMALContinue reading “Winners for the first two giveaways!”

Welcome Author Evelyn Bookless – Critique Giveaway

On today’s blog, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Evelyn Bookless as we celebrate the release of her second picture book, CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE TREE MACHINE. If you missed her first book, CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE, go ahead and order both of them now from your favorite indie bookContinue reading “Welcome Author Evelyn Bookless – Critique Giveaway”

Welcome Author Carrie Finison

I’m happy to welcome Carrie Finison to the blog today. Her second picture book DON’T HUG DOUG is releasing next Tuesday, January 26th so now is The Perfect Time to order it from your favorite local indie bookstore! Her first book, DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS which made everyone smile, and probably run out to a doughnutContinue reading “Welcome Author Carrie Finison”

Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert

Please help me welcome Laura Perdew, author of several books for the education market, THE FORT released by Page Street Publishing, and an amazing STEM series PICTURE BOOK SCIENCE SERIES: ADAPTATIONS, published by Nomad Press. Laura is generously offering the entire series, yes all 5 books, for the giveaway! Laura is a local friend, activeContinue reading “Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Megan E. Freeman – Giveaway Alert

I’m thrilled to welcome Megan E. Freeman to the blog today to celebrate the release of her debut middle grade novel, ALONE, beautifully written in verse. I’ve read excerpts and am eager to read the rest of the book. Megan is a member of my local Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) group.Continue reading “Welcome Megan E. Freeman – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall – Book Giveaway Alert!

Today I am thrilled to share an interview with author, Linda Elovitz Marshall. She has generously offered to give one lucky winner a copy of her book, THE POLIO PIONEER DR. JONAS SALK AND THE POLIO VACCINE. Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win this book (US addresses only.) In aContinue reading “Welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall – Book Giveaway Alert!”