Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

Do your children love to read? They need to visit this place

Imagination can turn the simplest of places into a playground. But at Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, Wis., not much imagination is needed to turn the storybook garden into an enchanted playground. My husband and I spent part of our week … Continue reading →

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How imagination caught a thief and restored the crown jewel

This is a paperweight. Except yesterday, it wasn’t. Yesterday, this was a crown jewel in a highly secured wing of a museum. The internationally renowned and infamous thief Plum and her trusty dog, Apple, were intent on stealing the precious … Continue reading →

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50 quotes for imaginative and creative people

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. ― Albert Einstein There is creative reading as well as creative writing. … Continue reading →

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Why choose self-publishing?

As the release date for SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS draws closer, the question has sprung from family and friends, “What made you decide to self-publish?” The decision to pursue traditional versus self-publishing ultimately depends on the mission … Continue reading →

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The most exciting page of my book (so far)

It’s an easy thing to overlook in a book, and not something that typically generates excitement. But today, I am overjoyed about a copyright page. Pending a Library of Congress Control Number, this book is almost ready for publication!  

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