Today I am sharing my entry for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentiny Contest. https://susannahill.com/2021/01/25/eh-whats-up-doc-announcing-the-guidelines-for-the-6th-annual-valentiny-writing-contest/ Judging criteria will include: Kid-appeal/Kid-friendliness – remember, this is a story for kids! Creativity in using bravery and success in making us feel the bravery! Valentine’s Day appropriateness – this is a VALENTINE story! Quality of story – we will look for basic storyContinue reading “Charlie and Sienna – a Friendship Story for Valentiny Contest”
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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”
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 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”
Welcome Author Carrie Finison
I’m happy to welcome Carrie Finison to the blog today. Her second picture book DON’T HUG DOUG is releasing next Tuesday, January 26th so now is The Perfect Time to order it from your favorite local indie bookstore! Her first book, DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS which made everyone smile, and probably run out to a doughnutContinue reading “Welcome Author Carrie Finison”
Welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall – Book Giveaway Alert!
Today I am thrilled to share an interview with author, Linda Elovitz Marshall. She has generously offered to give one lucky winner a copy of her book, THE POLIO PIONEER DR. JONAS SALK AND THE POLIO VACCINE. Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win this book (US addresses only.) In aContinue reading “Welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall – Book Giveaway Alert!”
Watch this Space
Starting next week, I’ll be featuring authors and illustrators on Tuesdays and Fridays. This will include some of the following some of the time! (My legal department told me to say that.) ✅ giveaways ✅ behind the story ✅ writing inspiration ✅ book reviews Who else is excited for 2021? 🎊🎊🎊
Book Giveaway: BIONIC BEASTS by Jolene Gutiérrez
Jolene Gutiérrez has written a new non-fiction picture book, BIONIC BEASTS, published by Millbrook Press and today is the book’s launch day. Jolene … Book Giveaway: BIONIC BEASTS by Jolene Gutiérrez Check out this amazing book by my dear friend Jolene Gutiérrez. There’s a giveaway which anyone would be lucky to have this inspiring book.
Two Weeks
I needed a break from my blog, but I’m back. Two weeks ago today, feels like months, I flew home after cutting my trip to Chicago short. When I left Colorado on March 13, I had school events scheduled, a store event, and plans with friends. Things changed, hour by hour, moment by moment. MyContinue reading “Two Weeks”
Laura Roettiger Books 