Welcome Author Tracy C. Gold – Giveaway Alert

Today I am sharing my interview with Tracy C. Gold author of several picture books and a member of my promotion group, PictureBookGold. Her latest book, CALL YOUR MOTHER, illustrated by Vivian Mineker is a timeless tribute to motherhood at all the stages. Not only is “Call your Mother” excellent advice if you’re lucky enoughContinue reading “Welcome Author Tracy C. Gold – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 3/18/24

Congratulations to Jany Campana, winner of a a copy of I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIPโ€™S COLOSSAL JOURNEY from author Kelly Rice Schmitt. Please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com your mailing address so that I can connect you with Kelly. ๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜ Friends, have you been buying books and forgetting to post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, BarnesContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/18/24”

An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview

My interview with author Andrew Hackett celebrating my book releases this week. His blog is wonderful and if youโ€™re not already following it, you should check it out! The Backstory My second book releases this week and Iโ€™ve done some fun interviews with giveaways that Iโ€™ll be sharing on my blog for those who areContinue reading “An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview”

Tuesday Writing Post 1/30/24

Two books that pair well together – for educators, parents, and anyone who thinks about how we experience the world in our own unique way TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY, by Jolene Gutiรฉrrez and Angel Chang and BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE, by Lisa Rogers and Il Sung Na  For many years workingContinue reading “Tuesday Writing Post 1/30/24”

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 12/8/22

Congratulations to Dea Brayden, winner of ENERGY FROM THE EARTH by Susan Wroble! Thank you Susan for being on the blog and sharing your fascinating stories. Dea, please email me so that I can connect you with your prize. This is the last giveaway of 2022. I have some amazing interviews with authors and author-illustratorsContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/8/22”

One More Day of Presentations

The fifth and final day of presentations is today. Iโ€™m fortunate to love what I do. As a former teacher, Iโ€™m able to create a few different options for schools to choose from. Today will include two writing workshops which are always fun and never the same twice because each student is able to workContinue reading “One More Day of Presentations”