Tag Archives: picture books

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”

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”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Bonnie Kelso – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to feature Bonnie Kelso, a talented author-illustrator and her debut picture book NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA, published by Gnome Road Publishing . Bonnie and I have crossed paths in virtual writing groups over the years. Last winter when we both participated in a Zoom middle grade writing class offered throughContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Bonnie Kelso – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 5/18/23

Congratulations to winner Amy Benoit you won the 20 minute Zoom classroom visit with author-illustrator Marie Boyd, whose debut JUST A WORM was illustrated with quilling and told the story of a worm who wanted to prove he was more than ‘just a worm.’ Please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail so that I canContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/18/23”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Marie Boyd

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to debut author-illustrator Marie Boyd, who has so many talents and I’m truly in awe of her art. Wait until you see the illustrations in her book, JUST A WORM which was released March 14, by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of Harper Collins. Marie created them throughContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Marie Boyd”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Ruttan – Giveaway Alert

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”

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”