I’m thrilled to have Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia on the blog today. I loved her first book, BESS THE BARN STANDS STRONG, illustrated by Katie Hickey. So you can imagine how excited I was to hear about her new book, BALLOONS FOR PAPA, illustrated by Erika Meza. Trust me, you’ll want to order it for yourselfContinue reading “Welcome Author Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia – Giveaway Alert”
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Welcome Author Katie Frawley – Giveaway Alert
Today’s interview with author Katie Frawley, a wonderful critique partner who I met through a few online groups and mutual friends. She’s a judge for RateYourStory.org and her adorable picture book, TABITHA AND FRITZ TRADE PLACES, illustrated by Laurie Stansfield, released earlier this month. If you haven’t read it yet, go order it now. I’llContinue reading “Welcome Author Katie Frawley – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Kira Bigwood – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome Kira Bigwood, author of SECRET, SECRET AGENT GUY, illustrated by Celia Krampien. Kira lives in the Chicago area, my hometown, which I plan to visit later this year. Maybe we can meet up at one of the wonderful indie bookstores I hope to visit when I’m in town. Her launch was atContinue reading “Welcome Author Kira Bigwood – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Bryan Patrick Avery – Giveaway Alert
I’m happy to share my interview with author Bryan Patrick Avery on a weekend when we celebrate Juneteenth, now our latest National holiday, and Father’s Day. I had chills watching Vice President Kamala Harris speaking and President Joe Biden signing the law this week. When you read Bryan’s words in our interview, you’ll see whyContinue reading “Welcome Author Bryan Patrick Avery – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Lisa Blake – Giveaway Alert
Today I’m excited to share my interview with another Colorado author (Yay!) and another book featuring dogs (Yay!) Lisa Blake and I are members of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI and hopefully we’ll be back to in-person gathering soon and can meet face-to-face. Lisa is celebrating the debut of her first picture book, HOWContinue reading “Welcome Author Lisa Blake – 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”
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”
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”
Laura Roettiger Books 