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An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview

My interview with author Andrew Hackett celebrating my book releases this week. His blog is wonderful and if you’re not already following it, you should check it out! The Backstory My second book releases this week and I’ve done some fun interviews with giveaways that I’ll be sharing on my blog for those who areContinue reading “An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview”

Winner Announcement 11/27/23

Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef winner of a signed copy of JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, illustrated by Bats Langley from author, Ronnie Diamondstein! Thank you Ronnie for being on the blog and sharing your wonderful book and inspiration with us. Danielle, please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address. Dearest readers, asContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/27/23”

Welcome Author Susan Wroble – Giveaway Alert

Today I am happy to have Susan Wroble on the blog. She’s a local author friend who serves as one of our SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Rocky Mountain Chapter Regional Advisors and has been a supporter of this blog from the beginning. I’m grateful for so many ways she contributes toContinue reading “Welcome Author Susan Wroble – Giveaway Alert”

Joy of Author & Teacher Life

Here they are as eighth graders joining me during a presentation at the Chicago Public Library. I’m honored and humbled to still be in contact with former students and their families. It’s one of the things I take considerable pride in as a teacher. I know I’ve made a difference in the lives of myContinue reading “Joy of Author & Teacher Life”

Winner Announcement 10/7/22

Congratulations to Lynn Becker, winner of middle grade novel DAD’S GIRLFRIEND AND OTHER ANXIETIES. by author Kellye Crocker! Thank you Kellye for being on the blog. Lynn, email me so that I can connect you with your prize. I’ve been traveling and busy with my own book events and news recently but I have twoContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/7/22”

Winner Announcement 9/8/22

Congratulations to Jolene Gutiérrez winner of the triple middle grade giveaway from Fleur Bradley, Alda P. Dobbs and Jessica Speer! You’ll be getting DAYBREAK ON RAVEN ISLAND, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER, and MIDDLE SCHOOL- SAFETY GOOGLES ADVISED. Don’t miss the quadruple Picture Book Giveaway that I shared this with with amazing authors JulieContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/8/22”