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”

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”