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Borrowing a lesson from Disney to sell books
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
6 reading and writing resolutions for 2015
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
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged #amreading, #amwriting, books, literature, New Year's resolutions, reading, writing
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Book signing @ The Book Mouse, 12-6-14
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
Posted in Writing
Tagged books, children's books, Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets, writing
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Self-publishing by any other name
A trend has developed when I talk about SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS with friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers. The conversation usually starts something like this: PERSON: Wow! You wrote a book? Is it for sale anywhere? ME: … Continue reading
Give the gift of reading this Christmas
I confess I have an ulterior motive in this blog post. As much as I encourage adults to give the children in their lives any age-appropriate literature for Christmas, I have a specific book recommendation to place under the tree … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged children's books, reading, Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets, writing
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