Tag Archives: Book reviews

Two Board Books and a Giveaway

Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke Boschinger shows a little girl finding the different meanings of the word shalom by saying hello, goodbye, and peace to the world through theContinue reading “Two Board Books and a Giveaway”

Winner Announcement 3/27/25

Congratulations to Natalia Cobelli winner of the giveaway from author Alison McGauley a copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE, illustrated by Emilie Leduc! Thank you Alison for sharing this beautiful story and for the giveaway. Natalia, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ Gmail.com with your mailing address. Readers, please take time write reviews, tell friends aboutContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/27/25”

Winner Announcement 11/3/24

Congratulations to Karen McChesney you are the winner of author Danielle Sharkan’s picture book manuscript critique! Thank you Danielle for being on the blog. Karen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com and I’ll connect you with Danielle so that you can coordinate details. Dear readers, I am organizing a group giveaway in November andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/3/24”

Winner Announcement 10/17/24

Congratulations Ellen Leventhal, you won the giveaway from Kim A. Larson, author of GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT, illustrated by Gozde Eyce. Ellen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that the your prize can be mailed. Thank you, Kim for your generous giveaway! Readers, don’t forget to read my interview withContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/17/24”

Winner Announcement 3/28/24

Congratulations to Kendra Dillon who won the virtual classroom visit from Laura Bower author of THE IMPOSTER, illustrated by Kerisa Greene and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Thank you Laura for being on the blog and congratulations to you on the enthusiastic reception your debut book has been receiving at your events! Kendra, please emailContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/28/24”

Surprises and Successes 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

I’m a few days behind on  Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas Challenge for Writers where on days 2 and 3, she suggests focusing on Surprises and Successes instead of resolutions. (More about days 4-12 later.) My list of 3 or more surprises and as many successes as I can think of is shared below. I’mContinue reading “Surprises and Successes 12 Days of Christmas Challenge”

Thoughts on book reviews

Recently I’ve seen several discussions about the value or harm of book reviews. Authors need them to help with sales and even negative reviews aren’t necessarily going to hurt sales.   Negative reviews Evidently, some people write negative reviews and go so far as to tag the author in them. I’m not sure why anyoneContinue reading “Thoughts on book reviews”