Monthly Archives: August 2015

Writers, we can’t put a price on the press (or maybe we can)

There are plenty of costs for the independent author. Like cover art. And editing. There’s inventory. And did I mention marketing and advertising expenses? The price can range from the hundreds to the thousands, depending on who we hire and … Continue reading

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A pillow every reader should have

Last weekend, the hubs and I took a day trip to nearby Princeton, Ill., to wander its two downtowns. (You read that right … Princeton has not one, but two downtown areas.) The little community has fewer than 7,500 residents, … Continue reading

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It’s OK to be a member of the Childless Children’s Authors Club

Middle-grade author Maile Meloy made an important point in the New York Times Sunday Book Review last week. In an essay titled “Whose Side Are You On?” Meloy explores the idea of being a childless children’s author.  Meloy muses: But … Continue reading

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6 ideas for building your children’s library

Keeping plenty of children’s reading material available at home is an important part of literacy development. While borrowing from the library is an asset, nothing quite beats the convenience and joy of having a personal children’s library at home. Here … Continue reading

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Everyone deserves an education

Education matters. Those two words seem like common sense, but the sad truth is many children around the world (including a share in our country) lack the resources to complete 12 full years of schooling. My husband and I sponsor … Continue reading

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