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Nine Years Blogging Anniversary

I’ve shared photography, poetry, interviews with other authors and creators, book reviews, and other content. I’ve scaled back a bit but have a few posts coming up with book pairings for educators and readers that I’m looking forward to sharing. As always, thanks for stopping by!

Winner Announcement 11/3/24

Congratulations to Karen McChesney you are the winner of author Danielle Sharkan’s picture book manuscript critique! Thank you Danielle for being on the blog. Karen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com and I’ll connect you with Danielle so that you can coordinate details. Dear readers, I am organizing a group giveaway in November andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/3/24”

Winner Announcement 7/18/24

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a signed copy of author Cathy Stefanec Ogren‘s new book THE LITTLE RED CHAIR, illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. Please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com with your mailing information so that I can connect you to your prize. Thank you, Cathy for being on the blog. THE LITTLE REDContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/18/24”

Writing Tuesday 6/11/24

I’m excited to share news of an excellent Kirkus Review for AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A MOSTLY TRUE WOMBAT STORY. If you’ve read it, please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Request it from your library, or request that they purchase it so that more families will be able to read it!Continue reading “Writing Tuesday 6/11/24”

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 SHIP’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. 📗📘📕📗📘📕📗📘📕📗📘 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 you’re not already following it, you should check it out! The Backstory My second book releases this week and I’ve done some fun interviews with giveaways that I’ll be sharing on my blog for those who areContinue reading “An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview”