Category Archives: Writing

Take a deep breath, read a word at a time: A writer on reading reviews

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The first few weeks SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS was listed on Goodreads, I checked the website obsessively multiple times per day. I was both eager and anxious for that most important of components to a recently published … Continue reading →

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Borrowing a lesson from Disney to sell books

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

ONE DAY in college (I forget which class — maybe marketing, or a business course), the professor asked, “What does Disney sell?” He wanted a one-word answer. There is one product, he told the class, that Disney sells. So what … Continue reading →

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6 reading and writing resolutions for 2015

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The year is winding down, which means everyone is gearing up to share their New Year’s resolutions. I’ve already made a list of goals I want to accomplish (see my 29 Things to Do Before Age 29 on The Times website), … Continue reading →

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Book signing @ The Book Mouse, 12-6-14

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Thanks to all who were able to attend this morning’s book signing at the Book Mouse in downtown Ottawa, Ill.! It was especially nice to see the many relatives, friends and coworkers who showed their support, as well as the … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Want another Christmas gift to put under the tree for a 7- to 10-year-old without having to buy it? Then enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 free copies of SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS on … Continue reading →

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