Congratulations to Michelle Losardo, winner of a signed by the author copy of THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP, by Charlotte Offsay and illustrated by Katie Rewse. Congratulations to Carmela LaVigna Coyle, winner of a signed copy of THE COLLECTORS, written and illustrated by Alice Feagan. Winners: please email me: ljrwritenow at Gmail.com so that I canContinue reading “Winner Announcement 6/14/2021”
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Welcome Author Rajani LaRocca – Giveaway Alert
I’m very happy to welcome Rajani LaRocca today and share our interview. She recently presented an informative and insightful webinar for Julie Hedlund’s 12x12PB which gave me some wonderful ideas for revising as well as a peek into her amazing books. Rajani is the author of 5 picture books that are out or will beContinue reading “Welcome Author Rajani LaRocca – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Ame Dyckman – Giveaway Alert (Twitter only!)
Today I am thrilled to welcome Ame Dyckman who has written some of the funniest picture books I’ve read. My favorite because it’s both funny and sweet, not to mention it celebrates dandelions which I love, is DANDY, illustrated by Charles Santoso. A perfect book for everyone and especially great for Father’s Day. My otherContinue reading “Welcome Author Ame Dyckman – Giveaway Alert (Twitter only!)”
Winner Announcement 6/7/21
Congratulations to Evelyn Hornbarger winner of COW SAYS MEOW, from author Kirsti Call illustrated by Brandon James Scott. Congratulations to Riya Zachariah who chose the critique from Phaea Crede, author of JET THE CAT (is NOT a CAT), illustrated by Terry Runyan in a “winner’s choice giveaway.” Winners, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ Gmail.comContinue reading “Winner Announcement 6/7/21”
Welcome Author Elizabeth Suneby – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome Elizabeth Suneby who is the author of several books, but her most recent picture book, NO ROOM FOR A PUP! illustrated by Laurel Molk combines a few of my favorite things: puppies, yiddish, and folk tales. The main character, Mia wants nothing more than a pup, just as I did when IContinue reading “Welcome Author Elizabeth Suneby – Giveaway Alert”
Wordless Wednesday 6/2/21
Welcome Author Debra Scala Giokas – Giveaway Alert
Today’s special guest is someone I met when we were both at Stony Brook University – Southampton writing conference in 2017. Debra and I were members of children’s literature workshop that worked that summer and beyond. This was the group that helped me revise ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON from the hot mess I presentedContinue reading “Welcome Author Debra Scala Giokas – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 5/31/21
Congratulations to Laura Perdew, winner of OUT OF THE BLUE: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas, written by Elizabeth Shreeve and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. Congratulations to Sherry Roberts winner of ZOE’S SCAVENGER HUNT FUN written by Rinda Beach. Winners, please email me Ljrwritenow at Gmail.com so that I can connect you with the author.Continue reading “Winner Announcement 5/31/21”
Welcome Author-Illustrator Alice Feagan
I’m thrilled to share my interview with another Colorado talent, Alice Feagan. She is an author-illustrator and mother of two young children, so I’m wondering how she does it all. I’m planning to meet her in person very soon and maybe she’ll share her secret. In the meantime, we can enjoy her interview and celebrateContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Alice Feagan”
Welcome Author Charlotte Offsay – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome another wonderful author who I met through Julie Hedlund’s 12x12PB challenge. Charlotte and I connected in 2019 when THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP, illustrated by Katie Rewse had been announced for 2021. Yes, publishing requires hard work and serious patience! I’m excited to see this book out in the world and happy toContinue reading “Welcome Author Charlotte Offsay – Giveaway Alert”
Laura Roettiger Books 