Monthly Archives: April 2015

Need an excuse to visit an indie bookstore? Here’s one

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Honestly, as if anyone needs an excuse to visit a bookstore of any kind. But in case you do, next Saturday (May 2) is Independent Bookstore Day. Independent bookstores across the United States will be throwing parties and celebrations next … Continue reading →

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What every writer needs is space

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Last week, a small writing desk was on sale at Wal-Mart. There were some years (not so very long ago) when a $50 purchase was out of the question in our household. We were living on entry-level journalism wages. Splurging … Continue reading →

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Share the love with local libraries this week

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Every time I move to a new town, there’s a place I look for before all others. I may not know where to find the nearest hardware store, supermarket, gas station, Secretary of State’s Office or best pizza place for … Continue reading →

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Streator Library book signing

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

We had a turnout of all ages at today’s reading and book signing at Streator Public Library, from toddlers to fifth-graders, parents, and a local 15-year-old writer who stopped by to talk about the book series she’s writing. Our group … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Download free book – one day only!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Download a PDF version of SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS for one day only in honor of Children’s Book Day! The free download is available until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015. According to the International Children’s Book Day … Continue reading →

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