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Monster Mayhem Fun at Barnes & Noble
I had so much fun tonight at the Barnes & Noble in Fenton, Missouri. Thank you so much, Kelly, for setting up a great display of FROM THE GRAVE books. I met some amazing kids, eager to join in the...
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Happy Halloween! Monster ON!!!
The Gang from Fiendful Fiends Academy wants to wish you a monstrously fun time on this Halloween! And they’d like to share another great review of FROM THE GRAVE. This review comes from Kathleen...
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October 19–A Month of Monsters
*Update: Enough books have arrived for the BOOK LAUNCH PARTY at The NOVEL NEIGHBOR on October 22 at 2:00! Please join us for lots of Frightening Fun! Today’s Monsterism: Things can–and should–always...
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October 20–A Month of Monsters
Only TWO days until the Haunted Happening! Join me on 10/22 at 2:00 pm at The Novel Neighbor for FROM THE GRAVE‘s Book Launch Party! Today’s Monsterism: Evil is best when orchestrated.
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October 21–A Month of Monsters
Tomorrow–join me for FROM THE GRAVE‘s Book Launch at The Novel Neighbor (2:00 pm) Treats, Prizes, Activities–and Books to Sign!!! Don’t miss it–or else!!! Today’s Monsterism: #30 You are more than...
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October 22–A Month of Monsters
Launch Party!!! Come celebrate with me TODAY at The Novel Neighbor 2:00 pm We will have a spooktacular time! Monsterism #31: Monster or Die! FROM THE GRAVE BOOK ONE
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FROM THE GRAVE Is Unleashed!!!
The monsters are officially on the loose now, although a bit side-tracked. My apologies to any readers who are eagerly awaiting their copies. “Monsters paths aren’t always straight,” according to Witch...
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Monsters At School
From The Grave’s monsters made it to TWO schools this week. The monsters enjoyed the students as much as the students liked the monsters. No mayhem but a fair amount of laughs at monster jokes. So I...
View ArticleAnother Great Review for FROM THE GRAVE
Children’s author, Beth Anderson, had this say about my new middle grade fantasy From the Grave: Why I like this book: First, a disclaimer. I know Cindy as a critique partner and admire her writing...
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Monster Mayhem Fun at Barnes & Noble
I had so much fun tonight at the Barnes & Noble in Fenton, Missouri. Thank you so much, Kelly, for setting up a great display of FROM THE GRAVE books. I met some amazing kids, eager to join in the...
View ArticleSmack Dab in the Middle
Terrifying Tales Here is a FROM THE GRAVE clip featured on Smack Dab in the Middle: Frank’s Tale Three larger piranhas leaped from the water below. Their sharp teeth snapped at the back of my neck. I...
View ArticleWinter Reading List
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators has a great list of titles for young readers from Picture Books–Young Adult. It’s back! The SCBWI Winter 2016 Reading List is available for...
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The Monsters Are Coming–I Promise!
Patience, Please. My middle grade fantasy, FROM THE GRAVE, was slated to release on October 18, however, there has been a bit of a cliff-hanger. The day before its release, Jolly Fish Press (its...
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What I’ve Been Up to Lately
Working on MONSTER OR DIE: Book Two INTO THE SHADOWLANDS!!! The monsters are back for more misfit adventures in the second installment of my fantasy trilogy. I’ve been busy writing new scenes– creating...
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Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s Mine
Mystery, Suspense, and Brotherly Love Add Up to Intriguing Middle Grade Historical Fiction I had the privilege to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this story by one of my favorite current historical...
View ArticleALMOST PARADISE by Corabel Shofner
A fun contemporary middle grade (9-12-year-old) story coming July 2017! I had the privilege to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this entertaining and endearing novel. The story opens with Ruby Cylde...
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ESL Students Scary On!
I had the wonderful opportunity this past week to meet some adult ESL students and their children at the Inlingua Language School in Key Biscayne, Florida where my son Matt teaches....
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A KidLit Superstar: JANE YOLEN
KidLit Rock Star I had the wonderful opportunity last week to join the other children’s authors in Florida for their annual gathering in Miami celebrating KIDLIT. It was truly awesome! Thanks to all...
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TOKENS and OMENS by Jeri Baird
Fantasy, Adventure, and Heart Tokens and Omens by Jeri Baird 9781631630828 As soon as I read the prologue for this YA fantasy, I knew that I was in for a memorable adventure. “I am called...
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Monster Update!!!
Exciting Stuff… Whew! It’s been a hectic couple of months for me with final edits and rewrites, but I’m thrilled to say: Monster or Die, Book 2: INTO THE SHADOWLANDS is off to the copyeditor and very...
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