I’m excited to share my interview with Molly Ruttan who is an author – illustrator and part of my promotion group Picture Book Gold . Her latest book, SOMETHING WILD, is an exquisite picture book about Hannah, a little girl who loves playing the violin but stage fright strikes before her recital. Hannah’s imagination runsContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Ruttan – Giveaway Alert”
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Haiku Saturday 4/1/23
My best friends are books, the people who create them, and I’m not fooling.
Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert
Today I am excited to share my interview with author friend Jill Dana who I met as a judge with Rate Your Story . We are also part of Picture Book Gold, a promotion group that has recently celebrated the release of Jill’s second book, BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, illustrated by Rachel Tan-Hwee. Jill has beenContinue reading “Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 3/9/23
Congratulations to Lana Montalban winner of the critique giveaway from Catherine Ciocchi, author of SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne and published by Gnome Road. Lana, please email me so that I can connect you with Catherine for your prize. Readers, did you see my interview on Tuesday withContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/9/23”
Welcome Author Stephanie Gibeault – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome my Picture Book Gold author friend Stephanie Gibeault. Over the years, we have crossed paths on social media in different children’s book groups. When my real life friend and I decided to form a promotion group together for 2023 and beyond, Stephanie’s name was mentioned as someone we should ask. Fortunately, sheContinue reading “Welcome Author Stephanie Gibeault – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert
Today I am sharing my interview with Catherine Ciocchi who combined her love of baseball and science, two of my favorite things! SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, a wonderful picture book illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, published by Gnome Road combines the joy and excitement of a story about a baseball game withContinue reading “Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Susanna Leonard Hill – Giveaway Alert
It is a joy to welcome Susanna Leonard Hill to my blog today to celebrate her latest picture book, ALPHABEDTIME, illustrated by Betsy Snyder. Susanna is not only the author of more than twenty-five picture books, she has one of the best blogs for picture book enthusiasts, whether you’re a writer, a reader, or bothContinue reading “Welcome Author Susanna Leonard Hill – Giveaway Alert”
Thankful for Readers – Giveaway
I’m sharing a giveaway from my PictureBookGold group today that includes ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, written by me, illustrated by Ariel Boroff and published by Eifrig Publishing. 3 winners will each win 3 books! Enter through KingSumo, (sorry US only) for a chance to win 3 books! https://kingsumo.com/g/9tfdss/thankful-for-readers
Author Visits
I’ve been back in schools this week presenting my slideshow about writing, my inspiration for ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, and signing books. It’s a joy to share my book and my passion for writing with children.
Winner Announcement 9/22/22
Congratulations to Kim Larson winner of the quadruple picture book giveaway and huge thanks to our amazing authors: Michal Babay, author of THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING LUNCHROOM, illustrated by Paula Cohen, Becky Scharnhorst author of THIS FIELD TRIP STINKS, illustrated by Julia Patton, Carrie Finneson author of HURRY LITTLE TORTOISE, TIME FOR SCHOOL, illustrated by ErinContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/22/22”
Laura Roettiger Books 