by SCBWI Western Washington
Today is launch day for our own Janet Lee Carey, the wonderful author of WENNY HAS WINGS, THE BEAST OF NOOR, and DRAGON'S KEEP.I find myself saying this about every new book Janet writes, but this one is her best. STEALING DEATH tells the story of a boy named Kipp who must capture the bag... Continue Reading →
Darcy Pattison had such a great post on word-of-mouth marketing that I'm reprinting a good chunk of it below. Do check out her blog, FictionNotes, for the whole thing (and a lot more excellent stuff about writing and revising).But first, a bit of my own soapbox. Word-of-mouth marketing is something we can--and should--do for each... Continue Reading →
Deb Lund is teaching a great class on Whidbey Island for all you natives and intrepid sorts who'd like to carpool over.Puzzle Pieces: Navigating the Maze of Writing for ChildrenMonday evenings, 6:30-9:00September 28-November 30Site: Jim Davis House, Greenbank FarmFee: $180 for Whidbey Island Writers Association members, $200 for nonmembersContact [email protected] or 360-331-6714http://www.writeonwhidbey.orgIn this informal workshop... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris, author of MARY CASSATT: IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER and the forthcoming CHARLIE RUSSELL: TALE-TELLING COWBOY ARTIST, has a book recommendation for us: At the SCBWI Conference in L.A., I bought Ann Whitford Paul’s new book, WRITING PICTURE BOOKS, published by Writer’s Digest Books in 2009. The book is a hands-on guide from story creation... Continue Reading →
Here's the power of persistence in action. Karen Hamilton has some good news to announce:I’ve been a member of SCBWI for several years and I’m thrilled to announce that I just sold my debut novel! Here’s the Publisher's Marketplace blurb:Kiki Hamilton's THE FAERIE RING, an urban fantasy set in Victorian London, in which a streetwise... Continue Reading →
This one's in the other Washington, but if you find yourself on the East Coast in mid October, it might be a good promotional opportunity for your new book. From MotherReader: Well, if you’re an author living on the East Coast, you should be signing up for the KidLitosphere Conference on October 17th in Washington,... Continue Reading →
The author/illustrator team of THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES will be here next week. Quoting Jaime Temairik's blog:Lake Forest Park is the first stop on Monday, the 14th:September 14th, at 7:00 pmThird Place Books17171 Bothell Way NESeattle, WA 98155And rocking in Redmond on Tuesday, the 15th:September 15th, at 7:00 pmBORDERS (Redmond Town Center)16549 NE 74th St.Redmond, WA... Continue Reading →
WHAT: Dilara & Imran Hafiz discuss their book: THE AMERICAN MUSLIM TEENAGER'S HANDBOOKWHERE: Village Books in BellinghamWHEN: Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:00pmFrom Village Books' Website:Curious about Islam but not sure what or who to ask? Whether you’re a Muslim or non-Muslim, teenager or not, you’re sure to find plenty in this light-hearted, informative book which... Continue Reading →
Fellow writers and illustrators of SCBWIplease join me in celebrating my new fantasy STEALING DEATH.Parkplace Books348 Parkplace centerKirkland, WA 98033Saturday, September 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmParkplace books: 425-828-6546Northwest writers and illustrators really know how to party!~Live marimba band YAMBA 6:30-7pm~Beautiful dance performance 7pm~Inside Story on STEALING DEATH 7:10-7:30~Enjoy festive food and drinks~Chat with your... Continue Reading →
From The Richard Hugo House in Seattle:Dear Teachers and other workshop participants,We're kicking off the new school year with a two-hour presentation by Waverly Fitzgerald on learning craft moves from text models. Hope you'll join us. Remember, these classes are always free and everyone is welcome. (Please be sure to rsvp.)Also, please note: these classes... Continue Reading →
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