I am so pleased to welcome Carrie Jones to my blog. Carrie’s book, Tips on Having a Gay (ex) Boyfriend was released earlier this year. Now that I just wrote the title in this post, I hope I won’t have the same problem that Carrie had… Carrie is one of the few who made it…
Nobody is allowed to bid on this snowflake. It’s mine, I tell you. All mine. I know. I’m being selfish. But seriously. I want this snowflake. Not because the artist, David Ezra Stein, is one talented guy. Which he is. And not because he’s on Fuse #8‘s HMOCL list. And not even because David Ezra…
I am pleased to welcome Lorie Ann Grover to my blog. Lorie Ann is the author of four books: Loose Threads, On Pointe, Hold Me Tight, and When Daddy Comes Home. For those of you who are familiar with readergirlz and frequent the group forums, you know this readergirlz diva encourages teens to empower themselves….
I saw this exercise over at The Longstockings, and thought it would be interesting to try out. Of course I can’t find the exact post now, but it was along the gist of experimenting with writing the first sentence of a story in different genres…which may lead to many more. I’ll make this a variation…
If you’re a regular reader, you know my middle child has severe food allergies. It has been an exhausting effort, at times, to keep up a positive outlook on this. I often think if she had been diagnosed with a medical condition that sounded more impressive, it would be easier for people to feel compassion….
Today is Day Two of the Robert’s Snow Illustrator Highlights. Go over and visit these blogs to find out more about today’s featured snowflakes. Selina Alko at Brooklyn ArdenScott Bakal at Wild Rose ReaderAlexandra Boiger at Paradise FoundPaige Keiser at Your Neighborhood LibrarianJanet Stevens at The Miss Rumphius Effect Remember, you can go over to…
My husband is a big fan of Abraham Lincoln. He can still recite the Gettysburg Address from memory, which I find amazing. My husband has this cute little book, about 2 inches by 3 inches with a few selections of Abraham Lincoln’s writings. I found four year old with this in her possession and thought…
On September 13th, Jules posted a Call to Bloggers to help spread the word about the snowflake auction for Robert’s Snow. Bloggers from all around offered to help highlight the talented illustrators who designed these eye-catching snowflakes. Elaine Magliaro opened doors, Jules organized everything, and the rest, shall we say, is history. Jules organized around…
I just finished reading the final book of Harry Potter’s incredible adventures. All I can say is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is perhaps the best ending to a series of books I have ever read. Ever. I was getting worried there with Book 4. That was somewhat painful to read. But, J.K. Rowling…
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