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Beth Kephart, A Treasure Hunt, and You Are My Only
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Beth Kephart. If you haven’t had a chance to visit Beth’s blog yet, I’ll gently urge you to GO. As I wrote in my interview with Beth a few years ago (on my HipWriterMama blog), “Beth has an incredible gift of seeing the little things that matter. [...]
James Scott Bell on Writing Through Frustration
This pretty much sums up where I am right now. PB is kicking me in the butt right now and I’m fighting through the painful middle of a new project. But, I’m going to work through it. The kids start school in FOUR days. Hopefully, there will be a little more quiet time to write. [...]
2011 Summer Blog Blast Tour (SBBT) Schedule
It’s time for the 2011 Summer Blog Blast Tour! We have twenty great interviews scheduled throughout the week. Check out the schedule! Colleen Ray is managing the SBBT Master Schedule. Go on over and check it out. Enjoy! Monday, July 11, 2011: Tara Altebrando at Chasing Ray Shirley Vernick at Bildungsroman Jack Ferraiolo at The Happy Nappy [...]
SBBT Interview: The Power of Change with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
I am so pleased to welcome Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to my blog. Olugbemisola, known to her friends as Gbemi, wrote a wonderful middle grade book about a boy who dares to make a difference, called 8th GRADE SUPERZERO. Talk about a smart read, with plenty of humor and heart! Do not be fooled into thinking this is [...]
WBBT Interview: Chemistry, Persistence and Julie Kagawa
When I heard the buzz about Julie Kagawa’s debut YA novel, THE IRON KING, I had to check it out. Not only did fans rave about how much they enjoyed the book, they were also quite vocal about the two love interests — Team Puck vs. Team Ash. In the spirit of research, I decided [...]
WBBT Interview: Finding Time to be Good Enough with Paula Yoo
I first heard about Paula Yoo when her book, GOOD ENOUGH, was the featured title for readergirlz in September 2008. I’ve read a handful of YA books that resonate completely with me, in terms of my own teenage experiences. GOOD ENOUGH is one of them. Paula is MULTI-TALENTED and keeps herself Busy, with a Capital [...]
WBBT Interview: Humor, Writing, and the Emotional Truth with Allen Zadoff
I am so pleased to welcome Allen Zadoff to my blog. Allen is the author of FOOD, GIRLS, and OTHER THINGS I CAN’T HAVE, one of my favorite reads this year. This book has special powers–it made me laugh out loud, cry, and then start laughing again. Allen is a master of getting to the core [...]
WBBT Interview: Opening up New Worlds with R.J. Anderson
R.J. Anderson, known to her friends and family as Rebecca, wrote a wonderful, imaginative series which will engage MG readers. Rebecca takes age-old myths of powerful faeries and makes them work to find their strengths, while the weak are capable of far more than we ever would give them credit for in real life. Doesn’t [...]
Author Spotlight with Holly Cupala and TELL ME A SECRET
I’m so pleased to welcome Holly Cupala, one of the readergirlz, to my blog. Holly’s debut novel, TELL ME A SECRET, will be out next Tuesday! TELL ME A SECRET “illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her future.” There’s nothing like exploring [...]
In Search of Truth: Author Spotlight with Holly Cupala TELL ME A SECRET
I’m so pleased to welcome Holly Cupala, one of the readergirlz, to my blog. Holly’s debut novel, TELL ME A SECRET, will be out next Tuesday! TELL ME A SECRET “illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her future.” There’s nothing like exploring the darkness [...]
SBBT: The Diverse Talents of Brother/Sister Duo Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Hope you’ve all been enjoying the SBBT interviews this week. Remember, to stop by Chasing Ray’s Master Schedule for this week’s links to author interviews and thoughtful quotes! I am so pleased to have a couple of surprise guests today… a brother-sister duo with enormous powers to channel the hearts of girls and create a [...]
Shining the Light on SPILLING INK by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter
Have you had a chance to read SPILLING INK: A Young Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter? If you haven’t, you must check it out. It’s a great resource for the young writer, a middle school teacher to use in a classroom setting, and I’ll admit, even an older person (ahem) like me. [...]
Shining the Light on THE WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP SURVIVAL GUIDE by Becky Levine
I am so happy to have Becky Levine here today as my guest hostess. Becky offers great insight on the writing process. Did you know she wrote a book about the critique process? Enter THE WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to Give and Receive Feedback, Self-Edit, and Make Revisions. If you’re looking for [...]
Shining the Light on THE TEXAS SWEETHEARTS
Hope all of you had a nice weekend! It’s been busy in my neck of the woods with lots of decluttering, cleaning, and writing. The kids finally have spring vacation and there’s little chance I’ll be allowed to do anything productive this week. The girls are determined to have interesting adventures to talk about in [...]
Shining the Light on Borrowed Names by Jeannine Atkins
It’s my pleasure to welcome Jeannine Atkins this morning. If you’ve spent any time on Jeannine’s blog, you’d know how gifted she is as a writer and poet. She’s also the essence of kindness and calm. Jeannine’s posts are refreshing and heartwarming–perfect antidotes for crazed days. It’s only fitting that Jeannine’s new book, BORROWED NAMES: [...]
Shining the Light on Bamboo People by Mitali Perkins and a Spontaneous ARC Road Trip
Many of you know Mitali Perkins for her wonderful books or her wise advice on how to utilize social media to develop community and promote books. Perhaps you’re one of the authors Mitali cheers on with her successful Twitter Book Parties, a virtual “celebration of new books for kids, tweens and teens.” Or maybe you’ve [...]
Shining the Light on THE HEART IS NOT A SIZE by Beth Kephart and a Donation Challenge
I’ve been swamped with revisions and thought I’d ask my talented friend, Beth Kephart, to host today’s post. Beth kindly agreed and it made me all sorts of happy. I mean, have you visited Beth’s blog? Her blog is beautiful prose and color. And she’s here! Please welcome Beth…—————- Dear HipWriterMama (who is indeed a [...]
Shining the Light on POISON IVY by Amy Goldman Koss and a Book Giveaway
I’ve decided to start a new feature on my blog called SHINING THE LIGHT ON…, where authors shed insight into their books. It’s my hope you’ll find new books to read, authors to admire and much needed writing inspiration. I’d love your feedback, so please feel free to comment! Since today is the first day [...]
WBBT: Fantastical Power with R. L. LaFevers and an ARC Giveaway
I’m a huge fan of Robin LaFevers. She’s a wonderful resource on writing craft and actually shares her writing process on her blog. Robin, under the name of R. L. LaFevers, is also the author of a wonderful series, well actually two, that my children adore. And that is magical in my book. We first [...]
WBBT: Writing the True with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Cynsational WBBT Book Giveaway!
One of the first blogs I discovered, when I started blogging almost three years ago, was Cynsations. Then I quickly found Cynthia Leitich Smith’s website. Between these two resources (talk about organized and easy to navigate), one can pretty much find anything worth knowing in the children’s book world. I’d read Cynthia’s books TANTALIZE and [...]
WBBT: Writing with Jacqueline Kelly
I was pleased when I heard The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate was on the Mock Newbery reading list in my fifth-grader’s class. Spy Girl loves science and I’m hoping she’ll enjoy reading this book as much as I did. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate has only been out since May, and already, it has garnered [...]
WBBT: Plotting with Megan Whalen Turner
Three years ago, I discovered The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. I loved the intrigue, the clever foreshadowing, the characterizations and plotting. When I finished reading the next two books — The Queen of Attolia and The King of Attolia — I knew I needed to read these three books again, more slowly, to study [...]
SBBT: Empowerment with Kristin Cashore and a Graceling Book Giveaway
I am so honored to have Kristin Cashore on my blog today. (Kristin’s author photo credit © Laura Evans). If you didn’t know this already, Kristin is the author of GRACELING, the kick-butt tale of strong-willed Katsa, who possesses a rare talent–a super power–the manipulative king uses to wreak fear across the kingdom. Katsa resents [...]
SBBT: Writing the True with Jo Knowles, Jumping off Swings, Lessons from a Dead Girl, and a Book Giveaway!!
I first discovered Jo Knowles when I read her first book, LESSONS FROM A DEAD GIRL, over a year ago. It’s a haunting tale of a friendship between two girls and what happens when there’s a breach of trust, of abuse. In some ways–Jo’s style–the way she let the characters deal with the emotional aftermath [...]
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