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!
PiBoIdMo – November ’14 is almost here!
November is Picture Book Idea Month! This is a free writing challenge for picture book writers and illustrators. Fore more information and registration information visit Tara Lazar's blog at taralazar.com.
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!
So – I’m new to this writing thing!
I've managed to shock the majority of my family and friends. Unbeknownst to them, I've been scribbling, doodling, and writing for a number of years now. Too afraid of receiving more rejection letters (Yes, I know that even the best writers have received many a rejection letter...), I simply kept my secret passion hidden so … Continue reading So – I’m new to this writing thing!
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 
