Monthly Archives: January 2012
Familiar Turns of Phrase
A while back I got one of those nice rejections that makes you want to smile as wide as the nearest river and cry yourself a river all at the same time. The agent loved my pacing and “strong sense … Continue reading
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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
Middle Grade Author Shannon Whitney Messenger began Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays a while back. If you love middle grade literature, check out her blog for a list of other sites featuring MG books. Today I will talk about The Strange … Continue reading
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A-Read’s Recs
This is a series based on the Book Talks my 8-year-old son writes for school. As you’ll see, he is not ready for publication, but he knows what he likes. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling … Continue reading
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Top 10 Books I Read in 2011
According to Goodreads, I read 48 books last year. Frankly, I was surprised that number wasn’t higher. I think I may have missed a few. Anyway, here are my favorites (in reverse chronological order). The most recent 3 are middle … Continue reading
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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: Elliot & the Goblin War
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to a new year filled with health, happiness, and success (whatever that means to you)! Middle Grade Author Shannon Whitney Messenger began Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays … Continue reading
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