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Winner Announcements!

Congratulations to Yangmommy (Jenny Buchet) winner of a signed copy of Carrie Finison’s book DON’T HUG DOUG, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman Congratulations to Marcia Williams winner of a full picture book critique from Evelyn Bookless, author of CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE TREE MACHINE, illustrated by Danny Deeptown Winners, please email me ljrwritenow at gmail.com soContinue reading “Winner Announcements!”

Welcome Author Claudia Mills – Giveaway Alert

Today’s guest is both a wonderful writer and a very dear friend. I met Claudia at a local Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) when I was new to Colorado. To be honest, didn’t have many friends at the time, so when Claudia was introduced as the guest speaker and called ‘someone anyoneContinue reading “Welcome Author Claudia Mills – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Lauren Kerstein – Giveaway Alert

Today my very special guest is Lauren Kerstein. She is a wonderful critique partner, friend, and an amazing human being. Her latest book, HOME FOR A WHILE, is the perfect marriage of her talents as a psychotherapist and picture book author. HOME FOR A WHILE is out in the world today, yes TODAY! I amContinue reading “Welcome Author Lauren Kerstein – Giveaway Alert”

Winners for more giveaways Congratulations!

Congratulations to Anna Harber Freeman, winner of ALONE, by Megan E. Freeman! Congratulations to Tiffany Painter, winner of PICTURE BOOK SCIENCE SERIES: ADAPTATIONS, by Laura Perdew! Congratulations to Melissa Darrow, winner of THE POLIO PIONEER, by Linda Elovitz Marshall. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com and I’ll connect you with the authors. Melissa,Continue reading “Winners for more giveaways Congratulations!”

Welcome Author Lisa Katzenberger – Giveaway Alert

Today Lisa Katzenberger joins me to share her second picture book IT WILL BE OKAY, A STORY OF EMPATHY, KINDNESS, AND FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. If you ask me, we could all use a bit more of that. I haven’t read this book yet, but I can’t wait to see it. Lisa is generouslyContinue reading “Welcome Author Lisa Katzenberger – Giveaway Alert”

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”