“I want a good book, NOW!” This post by author Lynne Kelly about the writing life is great: lynnekelly.blogspot.com/2012/08/9-writing-lessons-from-jaws.html?goback=%2Egde_67346_member_152893100. Do any one of her points grab you?
Do you know Laini Taylor’s work? She’s an amazingly gifted author who thinks way beyond the confines of the page. The second book in her Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, Days of Blood and Starlight, recently debuted at # 4 on the NYTimes Bestseller List. Wow.Even if you aren’t a fan of fantasy, her 5 Writing Tips… Read more »
Are you looking for something different to do with children this weekend? MooseWood Nature Center in Marquette, MI is hosting an event to celebrate the amazing ways animals prepare for winter. They will have exhibits and activities on this theme and yours truly will read and sign A Warm Winter Tail books. Sunday, November 11, 2-3pmMooseWood Nature Center at Presque… Read more »
Book signings are a great way to learn about a community Everyone who came through the door during my signing at Horizons Books in Traverse City, MI had a smile on their face. I know this is true because my signing table was in the path they had to travel to enter the store! Many… Read more »
Mary Kole is now providing consulting and editorial services for writers. Check her out! http://marykole.com/.I’ve been impressed with her picture book and MG webinars through Writer’s Digest as well as her blog at http://kidlit.com/. If you are thinking about retaining her, you could take her webinar which includes a critique. Then, you’d get a sense of her editorial style AND learn about craft…. Read more »
Tara Lazar announced that Picture Book Idea Month is beginning soon — and you won’t want to miss this party. I’ve never met Tara personally, but after following her blog for a while, I feel I know her quirky little self just a bit. I’m sure the month is going to be filled with helpful guest… Read more »
A new study supports the idea that reading books as a child posivitely influences brain development. Neuroscientist Martha Farah at the University of Pennsylvania and her colleagues found that “…the level of mental stimulation a child receives in the home at age 4 predicted the thickness of two regions of the cortex in late adolescence, such that more… Read more »
On a blustery October 14th afternoon, a small but enthusiastic group of friends, family, and new supporters helped launch A Warm Winter Tail into the world. We had a short presentation, treats, “Pin the Fox Tail on the Fox” game, a craft project, and signing time. Thanks, everyone, for sharing the moment!
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