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(Pt. 1) What I love about children’s books: Imagination
It’s Children’s Book Week! In honor of the annual national literacy initiative hosted by Every Child a Reader and sponsored by the Children’s Book Council, I will be sharing a series of the seven elements I love about children’s books. … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged books, Children's Book Week, children's books, imagination, kidlit, reading
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Unofficially making the ‘official’ Book 2 announcement
For a few months, I’ve debated how to make an official announcement about my next book. That’s one of the challenges of being an indie author. There is no marketing department making widespread proclamations to a national audience. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged books, fiction, independent publishing, reading, Sarah & Katy, self-publishing, writing
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Need an excuse to visit an indie bookstore? Here’s one
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
What every writer needs is space
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
Share the love with local libraries this week
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