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Writing Workshop #5
Today, I’m off to Towne Book Center & Cafe for the fifth writing workshop (in a series of six I’m teaching at this bookstore). My group, known as The Wonderful Writers or the Double Ws, will hear from two terrific … Continue reading
Veterans Day, Part 1
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and those who are still serving. I am extremely proud to honor the man seen at the right. He is a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy, and he is my … Continue reading
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Veterans Day, Part 2
Have you thanked a veteran lately? Here is a picture of another one of my favorite veterans, my dad. He went on to receive many more medals in his 26 years of service. Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel Harry G. Frey. … Continue reading
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Picture Book Month is Here!
What IS Picture Book Month? Here’s a great explanation (taken from http://picturebookmonth.com/about-us/): Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Founder, Dianne de Las Casas (author & storyteller) storyconnection.net, … Continue reading
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Writing Workshop # 3
Today, I’m heading back to Towne Book Center & Cafe for my third session with the Wonderful Writers, a.k.a. the Double Ws, a.k.a. the creative writing club I work with that is made up of 21 really cool kids. We’ll … Continue reading
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Want to win a FREE school visit from yours truly?
TEACHERS! STUDENTS! PARENTS! On Thursday, October 18th (TODAY!), come to the Moorestown Barnes & Noble on Nixon Drive in Moorestown, NJ and enter for a chance to win a FREE author visit. From Meeeee! This Teacher Appreciation event begins at 3:30. Hope to … Continue reading
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STORM Report
Don’t worry. No horrific storms are on the horizon. This is not a bad weather report. BUT…GUESS WHAT? My publisher just sent me the cover and interior pages of STORM SONG, and all I can say is, “WOW!” Gynux, the … Continue reading
To Push to Publish Attendees
To all the attendees of the Push to Publish Conference who 1. put up with my discombobulated thoughts during the speed editing sessions. I wish I had a half hour to offer you feedback instead of ten minutes! Kudos to … Continue reading
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Push to Publish Conference
Look for me at the Push to Publish Conference tomorrow, October 13th, held at Rosemont College. During speed editing sessions, I’ll be helping writers refine their work. While part of a panel on YA and Children’s literature, I’ll be offering tips … Continue reading
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Attention: Teachers! Booksellers! Parents! Kids!
I am pleased to announce that I am now part of a wonderful resource called Teaching Books.net. There are many authors listed on the site, and really great information is provided about each one. There are links to websites, book reviews, … Continue reading
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