Whew! This writing thing can be SO hard sometimes! Hop on over to Susanna Leonard Hill's blog and read/comment on "Would You Read It Wednesday #159." Three quarters of the way down you will see my pitch for a new children's picture book I'm working on and I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Help a girl out … Continue reading Writing the Perfect Pitch!
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Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Crystal Bowman
Last week I kicked off a series of posts called, "Wednesday's Author Showcase" with an amazing new author, Donna L. Martin. Today's spotlight is on an author I met at the Write 2 Ignite Conference last year. I had several of her classes and tried to absorb all her valuable advice like a sponge. I … Continue reading Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Crystal Bowman
Author Donna L. Martin Is Bringing Back the Fan CLub
Donna L. Martin's debut children's book, The Story Catcher, is bringing back the Fan Club. What a fun way to get children interested in the joy of writing and story-telling! What does the Fan Club offer? See information below: Remembering The Good Old "Fan Club" Days By: Donna L. Martin There was a time, not too very … Continue reading Author Donna L. Martin Is Bringing Back the Fan CLub
Who’s Your Favorite Author?
People ask me all the time, "Who's your favorite author?" I guess that they expect me to say, "Dr. Seuss!" or "Kate DiCamillo" or some other famous children's author. So when I reply, "I love Jodi Picoult," folks are taken aback. I wonder why I like to read her stuff so much? I assume it … Continue reading Who’s Your Favorite Author?
Grow Your Dream(s) in 2015
My dear friend, Sherry, gave me the most awesome birthday gift this year. I opened the bag and found a most curious site: a blue container, a Ziploc bag with strips of paper, a bag of rocks, and flower bulbs Not knowing what I had been given, I checked out the instruction sheet that read, … Continue reading Grow Your Dream(s) in 2015
THE PERFECT JANUARY BIRTHDAY
I have an early January birthday. Most years, I usually dread the whole day. You want to know why? Reasons I sometimes dread my birthday: It often is the first day back to work or school, the due date for reports, projects and such, etc. Everyone is tired of getting together because of all the … Continue reading THE PERFECT JANUARY BIRTHDAY
Gift-Giving Idea for the Little Ones!
Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays to you and your! Done with all your shopping? Need one more gift idea? While watching QVC this morning (Yes, I watch QVC while I get ready for work. I've decided to avoid all the negativity of the media for a while.), I saw this incredible offer from Penguin and … Continue reading Gift-Giving Idea for the Little Ones!
What Should Daisy Do – Reserve Your Autographed Copy Today!
Give the gift of safety this year! Reserve your autographed copy of What Should Daisy Do for the youngster(s) in your life! To pre-order, please complete and return - Buyer: ______________________________ Number of Copies: ________ Payment Information: ________ Cash ________ Check (to: Maria Bostian) ________ Card (Click the Buy Now button for Paypal) Book is for: … Continue reading What Should Daisy Do – Reserve Your Autographed Copy Today!
What Should Daisy Do? – Read and Decide
I'm counting down the days until What Should Daisy Do should finally be here. I can't wait to hold a copy in my hands, flip through the pages and smell that "new book" smell (which I find just as wonderful as "new car" smell)! What Should Daisy Do is my debut picture book about a child's interest in … Continue reading What Should Daisy Do? – Read and Decide
Winner, Winner, Winner!
103 ideas in a little over 30 days! One funny manuscript written, several drafts, and a million "What if?" scenarios running through my head! November 2014 is in the books! GREAT MONTH!