Photo by Disha Sheta via Pexels.com I recently asked some writer friends to share with me what books they turn to in difficult times. This is the second of two posts. You can find Part 1 here. I appreciate the time and thought people devoted to their responses. There is inspiration here, both in the …
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My January 2025 newsletter seems to have struck a chord with some people, with its theme of dealing with difficult times. Because of this, I’ve decided to make it into a PDF in case people want to print it or download it, to keep the book recommendations or other suggestions. You’re also welcome to share …
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Photo by Disha Sheta via Pexels.com I recently asked some writer friends to share with me what books they turn to in difficult times. So many people responded that this will be the first of two posts – the next one will be posted partway through February. I appreciate the time and thought people devoted …
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Title: LION OF THE SKY Author: Ritu Hemnani Publisher: New York: Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, May 7, 2024 Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Audience Age: 9 to 12 Themes/Topics: Partition of India and Pakistan, Indian Independence 1947, family, political conflict, religious intolerance It is an honor to share this amazing book with you today. Thank you, Ritu, for …
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I’m delighted today to be turning the spotlight on my good friend and accountability partner, Kathy Halsey. Kathy and I are both long-time participants in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers, which helps writers evaluate the year just past and prepare for the year to come. During a discussion about accountability in the …
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One of my favorite times in all the year will soon be starting! Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers is a wonderful, inspiring way to reflect on the year past, on the good and the bad, to sift all the experiences, find the learnings, and make plans for going into the new year …
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Image by Bich Tran, from pexels.com Children’s author Julie Hedlund challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year. She believes the way New Year’s resolutions are traditionally made comes from a place of negativity – what DIDN’T get done or achieved in the …
Since March 2020, when we all had to retreat to our homes and could no longer meet in person, the wonderful Laura Backes Bard and Jon Bard of the Children’s Book Insider have been hosting weekly online meetups for writers and illustrators called KidLit Distancing Socials. NOTE: As of summer 2021, they are now known …
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