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Judy Dulberg–Addicted Writer and Brand New Independent Publisher of Center...
My friend Judy Dulberg and I got together because our dead fathers were conspiring with each other in the afterlife. We don’t have proof of this–but we’re pretty darn certain that’s how it went down. I...
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What’s Your Favorite Thingamajig?
During the last school visit I attended, I was asked by a student what my favorite genre was. Me: Confused Gahhhh!!!!! I couldn’t pick. My tastes are varied. The clock was ticking. Teen readers were...
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How Do You Research a New Book Idea?
I’ll be honest, I’m not really a researcher in the traditional sense of the word. I hear about writers attacking mountains of data for non-fiction and historical fiction–and quite frankly–I start to...
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I’ve Joined the Bookanistas!!!!
I’m off and running–literally. I’m taking my 12yo for his first run. SQUEE! He came in 2nd place at a 5k at his school the other day and now he wants to run with me. So much fun!!!!! But I thought...
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Books for Boston
Once upon a time, I was telling a friend how mad I was at another person. Just steamed. I relayed how, in light of the situation, I would no longer be sharing my magazines with said person. My friend...
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Bookanistas Review–TARNISH (The Royal Circle, Book 2) by Katherine Longshore
I fell in love with Katherine Longshore‘s writing with her debut novel GILT. TARNISH by Viking Juvenile, is available on June 18th (Pre-order HERE) and it’s even better! GOOD READS SUMMARY Anne...
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A Friday Mash-up Including– Contests, Captions, BEA, Author Visits and a Very...
Hello Friday! What took you so long to get here??? Even though this week seemed endless, with very little sleep, it also simultaneously sped by at the speed of light. Yup. That’s exactly how it...
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THE BOOKANISTAS GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH A BRAND NEW LOOK!
Today is the official relaunch day for the BOOKANISTAS!!!! If you’ve been following along, you know that I’m one of the newest members of this group. When I was invited to join the Bookanistas I jumped...
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The Official Blog Tour for WHEN YOU WERE HERE by Daisy Whitney with an...
Can I just say, I was thrilled when I was asked to be part of The Official Blog Tour for WHEN YOU WERE HERE by the lovely and talented Daisy Whitney. There is nothing I love more than promoting books...
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There are No Locks on Story Box
At the risk of dating myself. SQUEE!!!! I found this awesome clip from the Magic Garden. It’s the Story Box!!!! I loved the Magic Garden when I was growing up. Last night, before I wrote this post, I...
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Bookanistas Review: THE INFINITE MOMENT OF US by Lauren Myracle
Want to see me in full-on fan girl mode? This is me getting an ARC of THE INFINITE MOMENT OF US by Lauren Myracle. Are you checking this out? It’s me getting hugged by Lauren Myracle!!!! My copy...
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Win an ARC of STARRY NIGHTS by Daisy Whitney
I just finished another amazing book by my fellow Wolf Pack Sistah, Daisy Whitney. Check this out… Available: September 3rd 2013 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens Seventeen-year-old Julien is a romantic—he...
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Bookanistas Review: BY BLOOD (By Blood 1) by Tracy E. Banghart
For today’s Bookanistas Review, I have fellow Bookanista Tracy E. Banghart and her very intriguing YA novel BY BLOOD. For 17-year-old Emma Wong, spending a summer in England should be a dream come...
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Bookanistas Review–ROSE UNDER FIRE by Elizabeth Wein
ROSE UNDER FIRE by Elizabeth Wein While flying an Allied fighter plane from Paris to England, American ATA pilot and amateur poet, Rose Justice, is captured by the Nazis and sent to Ravensbrück, the...
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Writerly Advice on MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DO OVERS
There was lots of thoughtful conversation going on at the Eastern NY SCBWI Conference last weekend. Agents, editors, authors and librarians were giving great advice. I was dispensing what I hoped was...
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The Literate Earth Project
Want to hear about something amazing? My friend Jeff Fonda is the CEO of the amazing Literate Earth Project. Haven’t heard of it yet? Check this out… The idea for The Literate Earth Project was sparked...
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Cross Posting at YA Outside the Lines: How We Read
Today I’m cross posting over at YA Outside the Lines. This month we are talking about how we read. It’s a fascinating topic and you should check out all the posts this month. To see mine…click HERE....
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Threads and Mush: Plotting a First Draft
I’m trawling for story threads. I’ve got my divining rod out and I’m looking for the well that holds my magic mush. I am plotting a first draft. I have a solid little starter chunk of my WIP on the...
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Bookanistas Review: THE MOON AND MORE by Sarah Dessen
This month my Bookanistas Review is THE MOON AND MORE by Sarah Dessen. The great Sarah Dessen. The master of contemporary YA. I don’t need to review this book. It was awesome. But I want to add a...
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Things on my To-Wacko-Do-List!
It’s been awhile since I’ve been late posting my blog. But here I am, keeping it real. LOL! What is making me late today? In a nutshell, there are a mess of things on my To-Wacko-Do-List. In not...
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