I’m so lucky to be part of the Rocky Mountain chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) which means I’ve met and become friendly with some of the most talented and kindest authors and illustrators. Dow Phumiruk is definitely the embodiment of all of that description. The first book of hers thatContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk – Giveaway Alert”
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Winner Announcement 8/23/21
Congratulations to Amy Benoit, winner of a picture book critique and the brand new book SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY from author Lindsay Leslie, illustrated by Aviel Basil! Who doesn’t love a double-giveaway to celebrate back-to-school? Amy, please email me ljrwritenow @gmail.com with your address so that I can facilitate your prize. Don’tContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/23/21”
Nature Walk
Slowly hand in hand blooms competing for our eyes and then our noses
Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert
I’m excited to feature another local author who I have been lucky enough to be with at some in person events. Kimberlee Gard is the author of SNOOZAPALOOZA , illustrated by Vivian Mineker which might be the most fun title ever and definitely made my favorite two year old and me giggle. Kimberlee also hasContinue reading “Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 8/16/21
Congratulations to Lauren Kerstein, winner of the picture book critique from the amazing Tara Lazar! This is truly a coveted prize; so many comments on the interview post. If you didn’t win, please comment on the other open giveaways from Lindsay Leslie, Becky Scharnhorst, Sylvia Liu, and tomorrow’s interview will be with Kimberlee Gard. Tara’sContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/16/21”
Sunset
Pausing each evening to admire the beauty of nature as the sun plays in the clouds and dips behind the mountains.
Wordless Wednesday 8/11/21
Welcome Author Sylvia Liu – Giveaway Alert
Today I am excited to share my interview with Sylvia Liu who I met at a writing conference in 2018, back when in the good old days when in-person events were the norm and we never could have imagined anything else. Before that, I knew Sylvia as one of the co-founders of KidLit411 which helpsContinue reading “Welcome Author Sylvia Liu – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 8/9/2021
Congratulations Fleur Bradley winner of a prize that is 65 million years in the making: JACK HORNER, DINOSAUR HUNTER! from author Sophia Gholz and illustrated by Dave Shephard. Don’t miss other open giveaways from authors Tara Lazar, Lindsay Leslie, and Becky Scharnhorst. And stop by tomorrow for my interview with Sylvia Liu.
Nature Reflection
Clouds at altitude nestle on the peaks, bring much needed rain only to be outdone by the sun with her final appearance of the day bringing alpenglow and the magic of rainbows.
Laura Roettiger Books 