Today’s guest is one of my dear critique partners, Anna Harber Freeman. I remember when she first shared an early draft of SHAPED BY HER HANDS: POTTER MARIA MARTINEZ. There is nothing like having a front row seat to the process of write, revise, and repeat until a manuscript becomes a beautiful book. Anna andContinue reading “Welcome Author Anna Harber Freeman – Giveaway Alert!”
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Welcome Author Carmela LaVigna Coyle – Giveaway Alert!
My guest today is the very dear Carmela LaVigna Coyle who I am lucky to have shared the stage at a collaborative space themed story time event as we read CAN PRINCESSES BECOME ASTRONAUTS? and ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON. She has inspired me as a picture book writer, we’ve bonded over our love ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Carmela LaVigna Coyle – Giveaway Alert!”
Wordless Wednesday 3/31/21
Welcome Author-Illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch
Today I am please to share my interview with Julie Rowan Zoch who has two recent releases. LOUIS, which she illustrated, written by Tom Lichtenheld and I’M A HARE, SO THERE! her author-illustrator debut. I read LOUIS over FaceTime to my daughter and granddaughter and it was a huge hit. We all laughed from beginningContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch”
Winner Announcement – 3/29/21
Congratulations to Rina Singh winner of the giveaway from Julie Abery. Congratulations to Kendra Dillon, winner of Norene Paulson’s book WHAT’S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com so that I can connect you with the authors.
Welcome Author Nina Chapman – Giveaway Alert!
Today we have an interview with author Nina Chapman who will make you laugh and cheer as she shares the challenges of releasing a book and teaching during the pandemic. Her middle grade book, MICAH MCKINNEY AND THE BOYS OF SUMMER, which released a year ago at the beginning of the pandemic, is only partContinue reading “Welcome Author Nina Chapman – Giveaway Alert!”
Welcome Author Fleur Bradley – Giveaway Alert
I am so happy to share my interview with Fleur Bradley, author of MIDNIGHT AT THE BARCLAY HOTEL, illustrated by Xavier Bonet, a mystery set at a location similar to The Stanley Hotel, a favorite spot to visit with friends from out of town. Even though I’ve never seen The Shining, I’ve been to TheContinue reading “Welcome Author Fleur Bradley – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 3/22/21
Congratulations to Jennifer Crump, winner of ME + TREE signed by the author Alex Giardino, illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso. Congratulations to Heather Bell, winner of WISH LIBRARY SNOW DAY IN MAY signed by author Christine Evans, illustrated by Patrick Corrigan. Winners, please email me Ljrwritenow at gmail.com so that I can connect youContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/22/21”
Welcome Author Valerie Bolling – Giveaway Alert
Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with author Valerie Bolling, author of LET’S DANCE! illustrated by Maine Diaz. If you know me, you know dancing is one of my favorite activities so when I first heard about Valerie’s book, I did a happy dance! Valerie has generously offered a 15 minute phoneContinue reading “Welcome Author Valerie Bolling – Giveaway Alert”
Laura Roettiger Books 