As far as I can tell, one of the best uses of social media is meeting someone who you connect with. That was the case with Cate Touryan, author of the award-winning debut novel, Turning Toward Eden. I met Cate on Author Media, Thomas Umstattd, Jr. social platform. It turned out that we were both… Continue reading Meet Cate Touryan: Insights from the Author of Turning Toward Eden
From the publisher: There are some friends you never forget. It's the summer of 1955. For Ethan Harper, a biracial kid raised mostly by his White father, race has always been a distant conversation. When he's sent to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in small-town Alabama, his blackness is suddenly front and… Continue reading The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway
Excellent multi-pov WWII story. For teens and adults.
Kathleen Burkinshaw is not only a dear friend of mine, but no stranger to this blog. I've shared her story of writing and publishing her debut middle grade historical novel in three different blogs: I interviewed her about how the book was built on her mother's experience in Hiroshima, reviewed the book, and then checked in… Continue reading THE LAST CHERRY BLOSSOM–Big News from Kathleen Burkinshaw and an Audiobook Giveaway!
Congratulations to Connie Saunders for winning THROUGH THE WARDROBE from last week's blog. Here's a tip to win a book. Whenever Connie enters my giveaway, she ALWAYS shares it on social media. This earns her more chances to win a book--and it works! "This book is for every kid. Whether they pay for their lunch… Continue reading FREE LUNCH: An Audiobook Review
Last week Donna Everhart, author of The Road to Bittersweet, relayed how she discovered her story, why she made Laci Stamper autistic, and why she included a traveling carnival. Thanks for coming back for this concluding post as we look behind the scenes of her writing process. QUESTION #1 CAROL Were you conscious of the themes… Continue reading Behind the Scenes with Donna Everhart- Part II