November 2015

Party Hop and Shop at the First SCBWI Book Launch!

November 30, 2015

Thousands of children’s books are published annually, so it’s understandable if you miss a few every year. But don’t you wonder if you missed out on something that was right up your reading alley? I hate when that happens! Never fear! The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’  Book Launch Party is here, just in […]

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TBT 2008: Yes, Book Signings Can Be Awkward. But They Can Be Awesome, Too!

November 26, 2015

Since my first children’s book came out fifteen years ago, a lot has changed. But book signings continue to elicit a level of anxiety and insecurity not felt since middle school. Here’s why they’re still worth doing. Tale of a Book Signing I’m sitting at a table at a local bookstore, signing copies of my […]

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Another Post from the Past

November 19, 2015

It’s “Throw Back Thursday,” and this week’s post is about the benefits of going beyond the ordinary — whether it’s looking for a pumpkin or an idea. Thinking Beyond Orange by JEANIERANSOM on OCTOBER 6, 2012 Every year about this time, my family goes in search of some pumpkins for our front porch. There are five people in […]

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I love February!

November 10, 2015

February is for conversation hearts, flowers, and chocolate. It’s also just happens to be the month I’ve had a new book published on the 15th — two years in a row. February 2015 was THE CROWN AFFAIR; February 2016 is RED AND THE LITTLE BITTY WOLF, available to pre-order from Amazon and other online booksellers, as […]

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Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?

November 5, 2015

It’s “Throw Back Thursday,” and from now until the end of the year, I’m going to post a writing-related “relic” each week. It’ll be a mix of topics, so whether you’re a reader, a writer, or an educator, you should find something that’s relevant — and hopefully, interesting. This one’s for teachers, librarians, and anyone […]

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