And now, a few words from SCBWI-WWA Critique Coordinator Kerri Kokias: What is a Critique Group? A critique groups is a group of authors or illustrators who connect regularly, either online or in person, to share their work and get honest feedback. They give one another encouragement, share general craft and marketing information, and most... Continue Reading →
Profession Series Meeting Preview: December 13
And if you thought December was exciting enough all by itself, here's a Professional Series meeting that will have you singing into your eggnog for weeks to come.... WHEN: Thursday, December 13 from **6:45-9pm WHERE: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall 150
December events
YEAR-END EVENTS 12/1 Garfield's Books, Tacoma, 1-4pm Jingle Book Bash Appearances by Northwest YA authors, including Helen Landalf, Megan Bostic, Jennifer Shaw Wolfe, and others. Panel, signings, games, treats, and prizes! 12/1 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank, Whidbey Island, 1-4pm Anne Belov's book launch party The painter-turned-cartoonist/blogger ("The Panda Chronicles") celebrates the release of her new... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Drink Night – December
Let's get started on our holiday celebrations by raising a glass of cheer! Please join us on Friday, December 7 at 7pm for Kid Lit Drink Night at Hale's Brewery in Ballard!
Monday morning catch-up!
Welcome to this, the Monday edition, of what I call "Playing Catch-Up"! Now that the turkeys have been reduced to stock and the pie pans contain nothing but crumbs, 'tis the time for me to catch up on some of your news. Apologies to the stalwart crew who made it to the Kid Lit Drink... Continue Reading →
Randi Platt’s book release and events
Well, That Platt Woman’s gone and published another novel! This one’s a Christmas story for all ages! LIBERTY’S CHRISTMAS, by Randi Platt A girl in search of an education, a draft horse in search of one last chance, a derelict tractor in search of a missing gear, and a young Mexican-American in search of a home. These... Continue Reading →
Stacey R. Campbell’s YA debut out today
Anacortes author Stacey R. Campbell's debut YA novel, Hush (Green Darner Press, a new imprint of Gemelli Press), releases today as an e-book, and the paperback will follow in mid-January. Please see her website for more details and information about Stacey, as well as her Facebook fan page. The first in a planned series of... Continue Reading →
Helen Landalf’s paperback release
Here's the good news Helen Landalf shared at the Professional Series Meeting last week, which everyone should know about. Helen's debut YA novel, Flyaway, has just released in a paperback edition from Graphia, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, with a beautiful new cover. We agree, it's gorgeous! Congratulations, Helen!
Mark Holtzen book release
Mark Holtzen announces the release of his self-published children's book, The Pig War, which has garnered some impressive attention. It is being sold in about fifteen bookstores around the region and received a starred review from Kirkus. Way to go, Mark! When his parents send him to remote Mobray Island for a summer with his... Continue Reading →
The rest of November: Events worth your while
For the rest of this month, here's a sampling of author/illustrator events. Please not that from this point onward, I will need to receive your event/appearance by the middle of the month BEFORE you're scheduled. That way I can be more efficient and timely, and you'll get the most comprehensive, up-to-date schedule. For those pesky,... Continue Reading →