It's always a pleasure to introduce friends' books. Janine Yordy and I met years ago when the SCBWI Charlotte group met at Morrison library in South Park. The inspiration for this book came from Janine spending summers at the beach with her boys as well as the beauty she found in nature. As a biologist she… Continue reading JELLYFISH WISHES AND POEMS ABOUT FISHES: A Picture Book Review and Autographed Giveaway
Last week I reviewed Sally Apokedak's young adult fantasy, The Button Girl. This week, I'm happy to provide an interview with her about the story behind writing this thought-provoking novel for Christians, non-Christians, young women and adults.INTERVIEWCAROL: How did you come up with the ideas for this book? SALLY: I had a hippy friend who had named… Continue reading The Button Girl: An Interview with Author Sally Apokedak and Autographed Giveaway Part II
Today I'm bringing you another clean-read, young adult fantasy. The Button Girl, by Sally Apokedak is a well-plotted book with thorough world-building and memorable characters. Next week, Sally will answer questions I had about the book including how her Christian faith impacted the story and her publication journey.Like Ships, Secrets, & Survivors, each chapter is prefaced with a… Continue reading The Button Girl: A Review and Autographed Giveaway, Part I