Today we are celebrating a book birthday and we all know that usually means cake for breakfast! Do. you really need my permission to eat what you want for breakfast? I’m going to be having a flourless chocolate cake to celebrate. K. Marcus has written a laugh-out-loud STEM graphic novel picture book FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH: AContinue reading “Welcome Author K. Marcus – Giveaway Alert”
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Tuesday Writing Post 1/2/2024 – what’s new?
I’m happy to turn the calendar page ushering in 2024 and a year of fresh writing and renewed commitment to some existing projects that have been on hold. My Tuesday interviews with authors and illustrators will continue a little less frequently but I’ll share posts highlighting book pairings celebrating books that I think work wellContinue reading “Tuesday Writing Post 1/2/2024 – what’s new?”
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 Ronni Diamondstein -Giveaway Alert
Today I’m welcoming Ronni Diamondstein who reached out to me through my website earlier in the year about her book, JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, illustrated by Bats Langley. Of course I’m familiar with many details of the legendary former First Lady’s life in the White House and beyond, but this book is reallyContinue reading “Welcome Author Ronni Diamondstein -Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 10/24/23
Thanks everyone for your patience. I was traveling and unable to create posts beyond photography, but I’m home and ready to announce the winner. Congratulations to Brinton Culp, winner of the giveaway from Heather Ferranti Kinser, author of IN A CAVE, illustrated by Bonnie Kelso and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Brinton, it’s a yourContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/24/23”
Welcome Author Heather Ferranti Kinser – Giveaway Alert
Today I am lucky to be joined by author Heather Ferranti Kinser as we celebrate the release of her latest book, IN A CAVE, illustrated by Bonnie Kelso (who was my guest in May, 2023) and published by Gnome Road Publishing. If you read this blog at all, you know I’m a big fan ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Heather Ferranti Kinser – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Jilanne Hoffmann- Giveaway Alert
I’m so happy to have a book birthday to celebrate! Please help me light the candles for Jilanne Hoffmann and her picture book which releases today: A RIVER OF DUST: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon, illustrated by Eugenia Mello. If you are reading this at breakfast time, you have permission toContinue reading “Welcome Author Jilanne Hoffmann- Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome author Amanda Davis who is celebrating her recent picture book MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. About a year ago, I reached out to Amanda knowing MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, was coming out in 2023 and I wanted to learn more. I discovered that this sweet story is inspired by her personal experienceContinue reading “Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert”
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Winner Announcement 6/8/23
Congratulations Judith Valdes B., winner of the giveaway from Bonnie Kelso, author-illustrator of NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA, published by GnomeRoadPublishing. You may choose a picture book critique or a classroom zoom visit for your favorite teacher or school. Please email me with your choice. I am thrilled to report that I wasContinue reading “Winner Announcement 6/8/23”
Laura Roettiger Books 