Congratulations to my newest follower, Janet Frenck Sheets who won CAVE DADA PICKY EATER form last week's blog. Here's a hint to my faithful followers. When I offer to give you extra chances by sharing my blog on social media or becoming a new follower, take me up on it! Many times those people win! … Continue reading JACOB RIIS'S CAMERA: Bringing Light to Tenement Children- A Picture Book Biography
Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won THE WOLF'S BOY. Please note that since this is a review of an audio CD, the following quotes might not be exactly correct; I did my best to capture the words. ********* REVIEW What do you do if you find out that your father had an affair eight years… Continue reading Just Fly Away: An Audio CD Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Rosi Hollinbeck who won JUST AROUND MIDNIGHT from last week's blog. Check out her informative blog with lots of giveaways and writing helps. I enjoy books that pull me into a character's life and predicament from the opening chapter. By the time I turned the page into Chapter 2, I wanted to know how almost-14-year-old… Continue reading Twice Betrayed: A Review and a Critique Giveaway
Congratulations to Janet Brantley who won Phyllis Naylor's book, "The Craft of Writing the Novel." ****** Just as there is a large number of writing blogs to choose from, there are also many books to help writers improve their craft. I have selected a few of my favorites as well as two on my "to… Continue reading Writing Resources Part II- and a Giveaway!
Congratulations to Rosi Hollinbeck who won a copy of Ann Eisenstein's book, Fallen Prey. Rosi's blog is a treasure trove of giveaways and information for writers. Check it out! ******** This past fall I took two writing courses which focused on plot. You have heard about the first one, Plot and Structure taught by Bethany Nuckolls… Continue reading Steering Toward Normal: An Analysis and ARC Lend-away!