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"Small With Big Dreams" at SCBWI-C 2019 Conference

On a spur of the moment I decided to attend a panel discussion with Lisa Kline, Robin Kirk, and Katie Pryle; I was glad that I did! Lisa and Robin are both authors who have been published by Blue Crow Publishing, a traditional small press which Katie co-founded with Lauren Faulkenberry. Katie Pryal, Lisa Kline,… Continue reading "Small With Big Dreams" at SCBWI-C 2019 Conference

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ONE WEEK OF YOU- by Lisa Kline's new YA novel and a Giveaway!

Congratulations to Jo Lynn Worden and Julian Daventry who won copies of DRIVE from last week's blog post.  ****** I am always honored when an author asks me to host their cover reveal. So, when Lisa Williams Kline asked if I was interested, of course I said yes! Her latest book, ONE WEEK OF YOU,… Continue reading ONE WEEK OF YOU- by Lisa Kline's new YA novel and a Giveaway!

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The Return of Eleanor Hill– And a Giveaway!

Congratulations to Linda Phillips who won a copy of last week's giveaway, Turning On a Dime. Stay turned faithful blog followers, I have more books to give away over the next few weeks! ********** I met Lisa Kline when she presented a workshop on historical fiction at one of the first SCBWI events I organized in Charlotte.… Continue reading The Return of Eleanor Hill– And a Giveaway!

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"What Else Do You Have?'" – Part II and a Giveaway

Last week Lisa Kline explained the editorial process behind creating her Sisters in All Seasons series. Today she shares more of that process as well as her own personal adventure writing the books.  Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt… Continue reading "What Else Do You Have?'" – Part II and a Giveaway

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Guest Blogger: Lisa Kline PLUS A GIVEAWAY – Part II

As promised on last week's blog,  Lisa Kline is giving away her second book in the Sisters in All Seasons series. After she shares her process of writing the series you'll find directions how to win a personally autographed copy of Wild Horse Spring.  Carol: How did you get the idea for four different locations… Continue reading Guest Blogger: Lisa Kline PLUS A GIVEAWAY – Part II

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Summer Reading & Writing in Charlotte, NC

If you are like me, you try to plan a mixture of summertime events which your children will enjoy as well as profit from. In our latest issue of Talking Story, Joyce Hostetter and I suggested several summer activities which families can enjoy. Today, an editor from Charlotte Parent wrote and asked me to tell you… Continue reading Summer Reading & Writing in Charlotte, NC