Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won the autographed copy of JUST BETWEEN SAM AND ME from last week's blog.With the holidays coming up, I'm going to review and give away a few more books than usual. I know that many of you give these books to your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. I enjoy passing… Continue reading FLY, FIREFLY! A Review and Picture Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Ellen Sepnafski who won Eleanora Tate's book, "Just an Overnight Guest." ******* For those of you who are writers, no doubt you have parried the question which friends and relations pose: "What's taking you so long to finish your book?" This question, often accompanied by skeptical looks and eyebrow raises, may or may… Continue reading Psychology 101, Dominoes, and Answers to the $64,000 Question
Last year at this time I attended the Free Expressions seminar, Your Best Book. If you missed my recap of that great writing workshop, today I am guest blogging about it at Write2Ignite. I hope you'll click on over to learn more about "Creating Voice and Deep Point of View." Lorin Oberweger, Brenda Windberg, Emma… Continue reading Guest Blogger for Write2Ignite
Congratulations to Linda Phillips who won a 10-page critique from Rebecca Petruck. For those of you who know me personally, Linda is my best writing buddy, friend, and prayer partner. But, I want to assure you that this drawing was not rigged--although I'm glad that Rebecca will help Linda with her current WIP, a middle grade… Continue reading A Time to Think
Congratulations to Gail Hurlburt, who persevered and WON an autographed copy of Chris Woodworth's book, Ivy in the Shadows. For those of you who didn't win, don't despair! Next May I will give away my last copy of this book as a part of the Friendship issue of Talking Story. If you don't receive this… Continue reading And the Winner is…
Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won a copy of Tameka's picture book, My Cold Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood! Joan is a prolific blogger and her posts are full of writing advice and giveaways. I'm glad she had the opportunity to win this catchy, colorful book. *********** Speaking of giveaways, this week I was happy to… Continue reading And the winner is…
In another totally random drawing, Rosi Hollinbeck, the SCBWI critique group coordinator for SCBWI in Northern California, won last week's giveaway contest! A copy of Chris Woodworth's new middle grade book, Ivy in the Shadows is on its way to California. Tracey Adams of Adams Literary kindly offered two copies and the second name I drew… Continue reading Two Winners and Some Winning Writing Advice
Congratulations to Rosi Hollinbeck, one of my newest blog followers and the SCBWI Critique Group Coordinator for North Central Northern California. She won last week's giveaway contest and chose to receive a 10-page critique from Rebecca Petruck. Thanks to all of you who entered this contest. Since it was so popular, Rebecca has agreed to sponsor it… Continue reading We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Linda Andersen for winning a copy of Stake Out by Bonnie Doerr. This week I am honored to be a guest blogger on Kathleen Fox's Funbrarian blog. Please mosey on over to her blog, read how librarians can encourage students' writing, and download some free handouts from my book, Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing… Continue reading This & That