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The books have arrived!

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The first hundred copies of “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank” arrived on the doorstep yesterday afternoon. (With a week and a half to spare before the book launch next Saturday … phew!) The first copies will be … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes of ‘Book of Blank’ production wrap-up

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The clock is ticking this week as production wraps up for “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank.” Here’s a look at what’s on the table this week: Book Production Last-minute edits are still taking place — I’m pushing … Continue reading →

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Cover reveal for Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

(Just so you know: This isn’t the cover. It’s just a teaser. Scroll to the end to see the real thing!) There are a lot of exciting moments as an independent author. There’s the moment we type the final period … Continue reading →

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Pre-release book party — save the date!

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Even though “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank” won’t officially be for sale until Tuesday, Nov. 24, there will be a pre-release book party at Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 21. And you’re … Continue reading →

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Redefining ‘Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank’

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

All year I’ve referred to “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank” as the sequel to “Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets.” All year, I’ve been uncomfortable with that definition. While Book of Blank takes place in the … Continue reading →

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