Happy Book Birthday: FOLLOW ME DOWN TO NICODEMUS TOWN Plus Giveaway

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to FOLLOW ME DOWN TO NICODEMUS TOWN!

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FOLLOW ME DOWN TO NICODEMUS TOWN

Written by Alexandria LaFaye

Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Published by Albert Whitman and Company

I am so excited! I truly love picture books that uncover hidden gems of history…and Continue reading

A Writer’s Journey: Looking Back at 2018 and Moving Forward into 2019

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There is something wonderful about the New Year. I see it as a time to look back on what I’ve done and it’s also an opportunity to make adjustments as I move forward.  For the past few years, I’ve participated in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas – a challenge to lift up all you have accomplished. Because the business of writing can be fraught with rejection and disappointment, it’s all the more important to spend time celebrating the positive. and the steps you’ve taken to follow your dream and make it a reality.

Today is Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas and the assignment is to list ALL of your successes for the year…big ones and little ones. I feel so blessed because in 2012, I made a conscious decision to follow my dream and now I am living it…and I’m thrilled to be taking this journey with all of  you! Here are my twelve writing success for 2018: Continue reading

Perfect Picture Book Friday: LOLA CAN’T LEAP

Is it Friday already? I’m not sure what is happening to time…is it just me or is it going faster for everyone?

But the good thing is that Friday means we get to read and review another wonderful picture book – hurray! And not only is today’s book by one of my dearest critique buddies, but it has also been KID-TESTED by my 5-year old granddaughter…I read it to her on Skype…and she loved it! She saw the cover and said Continue reading