The Michigan Reading Association (MRA) has selected 40 children’s and YA books written by Michigan authors to be part of the 2013/2014 Great Lakes Great Reads promotion. A Warm Winter Tail is one of 8 selected for the K-1st grade division. Children across Michigan will read each story and vote on their favorite. Winners will… 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!
Christina Wald, the amazing illustrator of this book, created and produced our book trailer. Isn’t she something? Check her out at www.christinawald.com.
I’ve nervously awaited the reviews for A Warm Winter Tail and the first one is in!Kirkus Reviews: “A cozy “tail” compares the adaptations animals and humans have for surviving winter’s chill. Baby animals ask grown-ups how humans keep warm in the winter. A fox kit asks, “How do humans keep warm in the winter, Mama? / Do they… Read more »
Last evening, I was treated to a sneak peek of Christina Wald’s illustrations for our book, A Warm Winter Tail, and I am over the moon. She has captured the light, color, details and feel I had so hoped for. If you visit her blog at http://christinawald.blogspot.com/, you’ll see a couple of images. I can’t… Read more »
I just received cover art for A Warm Winter Tail! I think Christina Wald nailed it. What do you think?
I can now say there are few better feelings in life for a writer than to see actual drawings for her debut picture book. Even in the sketch phase, Christina Wald (www.christinawald.com) has drawn what I pictured in my mind as I wrote — without any conversation between us — and I’m in awe of her talent. I cannot wait to see the… Read more »
I’m thrilled to announce Sylvan Dell will publish my fiction picture book, Warm in the Winter Tail. The scheduled release date is fall 2012 and Christina Wald will illustrate. Her work is beautiful and I can’t wait to see how she interprets the text. In addition to their reach into trade and educational markets, Sylvan Dell Publishing is… Read more »
Hurry out to your local bookstore and grab the Sept/Oct issue of Michigan History Magazine. On page 49, you’ll find my article, When Cuba Came to Marquette, about the role of the Holy Family Orphans’ Home in Operation Pedro Pan. Thank you, Dr. Tony Madrigal, Carlos Naumann, Luis Piedra, and Richard Ryan, for sharing your stories with me and… Read more »
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