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.
NO SECOND-HAND SMOKE ALARMS!
SMOKE ALARM ALERT!!!! When purchasing smoke alarms, do not buy second-hand smoke alarms! Check out these photos I recently snapped at a thrift store! So, I'm shopping for thrift store finds when I see smoke alarms on the shelves. I immediately get concerned. Here's why: 1) Obviously these smoke alarms are used. 2) I have … Continue reading NO SECOND-HAND SMOKE ALARMS!
Come One and All to Carolina Mall!
So - - - What are you doing next Saturday afternoon? Don't have plans? Well now... JOIN ME AT BOOKS A MILLION - CAROLINA MALL (Concord, NC) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m for a fantastic book signing event. I'm looking forward to sharing my picture book about matches and lighters with the community. Easter … Continue reading Come One and All to Carolina Mall!
Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Meet Dora Hiers
Welcome to Wednesday's Author Showcase! Its been a few weeks since I've done a spotlight, but I am so glad to start back by introducing this talented lady! Meet writer of heart racing, God-gracing romance - DORA HIERS! Dora's made a name for herself as a Christian Romance Writer. She published her latest two books … Continue reading Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Meet Dora Hiers
Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Christina Berkau Pope (and Thomas Berkau) of Cricket Vision Press
I love to interact with people. I think that is why I make such a better educator than a politician (OK, the cat is out of the bag! I majored in Poli Sci and International Relations as an undergrad!) Since I love people, I look forward to events where I can "people watch" and even … Continue reading Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Christina Berkau Pope (and Thomas Berkau) of Cricket Vision Press
Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Laura Taylor
Who wants to deal with a bully? It's no fun, at all. Bullies are everywhere - at school, at work, on the bus, on your committee. Bullies aren't just kids. There are adult bullies, too. Let me introduce you to an author whose new chapter book addresses bullying with Christian values. Today I'd like to … Continue reading Wednesday’s Author Showcase – Laura Taylor
Writing the Perfect Pitch!
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!
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