When I’ve finished reading Les Edgerton’s HOOKED: WRITE FICTION THAT GRABS READERS AT PAGE ONE AND NEVER LETS THEM GO, I plan on writing a review – a stellar review – because I’m completely taken with his pin-point logic, instruction and examples. I’m about halfway through so you’ll have to hold your breath. But in… Read more »
Great Reads
All the SOUL You Need!
SOUL ENCHILADA is on the shelves!!! The Book – Have a look, then buy it now! The Author – David Macinnis Gill – my awesome critique buddy! The Reading Guide – Attentions book clubs and teachers! Author Interviews: Get to know the amazing David at Young Adult Book Central, Cynthea Liu, Julie M. Prince, Debbi… Read more »
My Favorite “Bug” Guide!
With the upcoming (we’re talking minutes folks!) release of David Macinnis Gill’s SOUL ENCHILADA, don’t miss this fab reading guide.
You’re Gonna Love this Bug!
Gas up the car and get ready to roll to your favorite Indie because David Macinnis Gill’s (my crit buddy) SOUL ENCHILADA is hitting the stores on 4/7!! I LOVE this book. But don’t take my word for it.Here’s what folks in the know have to say: An “action-packed, power-punch of a debut” –Kirkus (starred)… Read more »
Top 10 Picture Books – Oh How to Decide?
New York librarian, Elizabeth Bird is currently challenging all her blog readers to list their top 10 favorite picture books. She’ll then compile the results and come up with an overall top 10 from all our top 10s. Believe me, this was tough. Because my choices depend on whether I go back to my childhood,… Read more »
A Look Inside a SOUL!
My crit buddy David Macinnis Gill is up on Amazon and you can take a peak inside his soon-to-be released YA Soul Enchilada. I adored this book from the first draft. And now, bagging a starred review from Kirkus, Soul must make it to the top of your “must read” list. Can’t wait until April,… Read more »
The Astonishing Pay Off of Hard Work and Research
It just so happens that the same day I started reading National Book Award Winner, The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M. T. Anderson, my GoodReads friend, Elizabeth C. Bunce, author of Curse Dark as Gold (winner of the first ever William C. Morris award) posted dozens and dozens of books she read to… Read more »
Congratulations to all the Children’s Choice Book Award Finalists!!
I love to see what kids are loving!! Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year The Donut Chef by Bob Staake (Random/Golden) Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmelman (Holt) The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems (Hyperion) Sort It Out! by Barbara Mariconda, illus. by Sherry Rogers (Sylvan Dell) Those Darn Squirrels!… Read more »
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