Brian Kelly, Onslow County Fire Marshal, and I started a mission two years ago to put fire helmets and safety my stories in Onslow County elementary schools and select preschools. In 2015, we visited elementary schools and select preschools and presented them with fire helmets and copies of What Should Daisy Do. Kelly hosted a … Continue reading Blown Away as Safety Books Make Local News in Onslow County, NC
Writing Life
The 2nd annual #50PRECIOUSWORDS Writing Challenge by Vivian Kirkfield
I'm so excited that it's time for the 2nd writing challenge I'm participating in this year. In honor of Dr. Seuss and his many contributions to children's literature, Vivian Kirkfield challenges kidlit writers to create children's stories using 50 words or less. Here's the first #50PRECIOUSWORDS story I've done. It's a re-write of a short … Continue reading The 2nd annual #50PRECIOUSWORDS Writing Challenge by Vivian Kirkfield
Seuss at the Mall & Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Yesterday, members of the Greater Cabarrus Reading Association along with Books A Million, Chick-fil-A, and members of the community hosted the annual Seuss at the Mall at the Carolina Mall in Concord, NC. When I got there at 1pm (start time), the "free book" line was down the mall. In the end, we gave away … Continue reading Seuss at the Mall & Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest
So excited to share my story for Susanna Leonard Hill's Valentine's Day Writing Contest with you. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how I did. * 214 words or lesson * Someone has to be confused Want to enter for yourself? There's still time. Just visit Susanna Leonard Hill … Continue reading PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest
It’s That Time of Year Again — PiBoIdMo!
Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) is here again thanks to the incredibly talented Tara Lazar! If you are interested in writing picture books for young children, you should join in the fun! Registration opened yesterday and closes on Nov. 5th. PiBoIdMo Registration It's easy-peezy! Read interesting blogs about children's books, the craft of writing, etc. … Continue reading It’s That Time of Year Again — PiBoIdMo!
Daisy Dog Helps Miss Scooter
Please consider giving Daisy Dog an opportunity to help sweet Miss Scooter! Purchase copies of What Should Daisy Do? now through July 9th. $5 from the sale of each book will go to help Miss Scooter's foster family provide quality care for her special needs! Have you bought your copy of What Should Daisy Do? … Continue reading Daisy Dog Helps Miss Scooter
Live Television Interviews This Weekend – What I Learned
Had the wonderful opportunity to go on two live interview segments this weekend. I was a guest author, along with Laura Taylor. We had a great time, but learned a few things, too. Laura and I met last year at the Write 2 Ignite Conference at North Greenville University and have been fast friends ever … Continue reading Live Television Interviews This Weekend – What I Learned
RhyPiBoMo 2015 Starts Today
Writing for children in rhyme? Not big deal, right?? WRONG! It is a lot harder than you think. Brush up on your rhyming skills with RhyPiBoMo 2015 which kicks off today. Registration for this event runs through April 8th at 11:59 Central Time. Sound interesting? Check out the rules and see if it is … Continue reading RhyPiBoMo 2015 Starts Today
Bostian’s work with firefighters leads to children’s book – News – Independent Tribune
Bostian's work with firefighters leads to children’s book - News - Independent Tribune.
Writing – How it all began and the process thus far!
Thank you Dora Hiers for the invitation to blog hop with other writers and for your interest in my writing journey. Years ago I dreamed of being a children's author. I wrote a series of what I thought were clever safety books and mailed off many query letters. I just knew that this series was … Continue reading Writing – How it all began and the process thus far!
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 