Congrats! You’ve just signed a contract for your first book. Now what? Why join a debut book group, of course. Sure your book doesn't release for two-ish years, but many debut groups will be forming soon. Debut book groups are a fantastic way for new authors to market their books and connect with debuting authors. … Continue reading Why Joining a Debut Book Group is Important to Your Book’s Success
Up until mid 2022, I had been in the query trenches for 4 years and racked up over 100 rejections (but I lost count) for various manuscripts. A classic case of jumping in too soon. All my previous research had been on craft and querying. Now that I am past that, feel like I know … Continue reading You’ve Got (e)Mail!
Welcome back, Creatives. The dust is finally settling on the #kidlit March madness. Before we ramp up again on the first of march with #Cookiepitch, #Springflingkidlit, and the #PBchat Mentorship deadline, let's all take a breath with a yoga bunny and their new friend. No, you don't have to do yoga unless you want to. … Continue reading Behind the Page – Interview with Brian Russo Author/Illustrator of A Friend for Yoga Bunny
Happy March, Creatives! It's the March Madness of Kidlit. There are events everywhere you turn. And I am adding to the wealth of Kidlit goodness with an author interview and giveaway. I am extremely excited to welcome Sarah Bagley Steele to this Behind the Page interview. Sarah Bagley Steele is a children’s author who loves … Continue reading Behind The Page – Interview + Giveaway with Sarah Bagley Steele Author of The Happiest Kid
Welcome to part two of my #PBchat Mentorship Experience series. Today we’re chatting about digging deeper in your manuscript to find the funny. (If you missed part one, you can still read it HERE.) Dev and I worked on balancing the humor and heart in two picture book texts, one with absurd humor and the … Continue reading #PBchat Mentorship Experience: Dig Deeper
Happy January (and 2022), Creatives! Last month you all played bingo with me, and my heart couldn't be more full. Even if you didn't get bingo, just marking off one, or more squares makes you a winner. It means you showed up for yourself and your writing last month, and that is a win in … Continue reading Holiday Kidlit Bingo Winners – Congrats!
Happy Holiday Season, Creatives! The holidays are here, and I am excited to announce the Holiday Kidlit Bingo giveaway to help keep you motivated and balanced this holiday season. Yup, you heard right. Bingo! Who can play: Everyone in the #Kidlit community can join in on the fun. There are bingo spaces that are writer … Continue reading Announcing The Holiday Kidlit Bingo Giveaway (2021)
It’s November y’all which means it’s time for giving thanks. This year I am grateful for the #PBchat mentorship and all the wonderful people who have been a part of the experience. The experience is too grand for one post so I am writing it as a three part series. This was my third year … Continue reading My #PBchat Mentorship Experience: Being Chosen
Hello, Creatives! I am back with another Behind the Page interview. This time we have Amber Hendricks stopping by with a DOUBLE COVER REVEAL for the books BUTTERFLIES SOAR and WILDFLOWERS GROW illustrated by Gavin Scott. The first two books in the Little Nature Explorer board book series (Amicus Ink). Born and raised in the Midwest, … Continue reading BEHIND THE PAGE – DOUBLE COVER REVEAL WITH AMBER HENDRICKS
Happy October, Creatives! And part of that October happiness is FALL WRITING FRENZY hosted by the wonderful kidlit duo, Kaitlyn Sanchez and Lydia Lukidis. For more on the contest or to read the other fall-tasting entries, click HERE. Recap: Fall Writing Frenzy is a kidlit contest. The task is to write a kid-friendly story in … Continue reading FALL WRITING FRENZY ENTRY – Sage’s Teal Halloween
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