Need a new way to handle rejection? Barb Davis-Pyles’s latest post on The Mind’s Elbow has got you covered!!! Check out this inspiring post here. Thanks Barb!! Awesome post!
The Difference Between MG and Chapter Books
Here's a great article on Operation Awesome (a wonderful resource for writers!) about the difference between writing chapter books and middle grade fiction. The article is written by Author Kurtis Scaletta and is a great one to check out!! Thanks to Laurie for sending the article!!
Book Review & Giveaway!!!
Fellow SCBWI WWA member Dorine White has recently reviewed THE LOST CODE, a new YA book written by fellow SCBWI WWA member Kevin Emerson!!! Not only can you check out the review, but you can sign up to try and win a signed copy! Head over to The Write Path for more information.
Cinderella Smith Review
Did you make it to fellow SCBWI WWA member Stephanie Barden's book launch Saturday at Mockingbird Books? Stephanie released her second book in her CINDERELLA SMITH series, CINDERELLA SMITH, THE MORE THE MERRIER. If you didn't make it you can check out a review by fellow SCBWI WWA member Dorine White on her blog, The... Continue Reading →
Barb Davis-Pyles’ New Blog
Barb Davis-Pyles, former psychologist, SCBWI member, and writer for the education market, has launched The Mind’s Elbow – a blog created to jumpstart writers, artists, and people who breathe. Join the fun and check it out here!
New Blog to Check Out!!!
Fellow SCBWI WWA members Julie Paschkis, Julie Larios, Laura Kvasnosky and Margaret Chodos-Irvine recently started a group blog to talk about their work (they are all in a children’s book-critique group together) and their thoughts about their work.They plan to post weekly taking turns. Please visit the blog here. And help them get the word... Continue Reading →
Blogoversary with Cool Prizes!!
Happy 4th Blogoversary to The Bookshelf Muse blog! What celebration isn't complete without presents and The Bookshelf Muse has a few for lucky contest winners!!One of the prizes is a chance to have a character named after you in fellow SCBWI WWA member Marilee Brother's final book, MIDNIGHT MOON, in her UNBIDDEN MAGIC series. Not... Continue Reading →
Good News for Grier Jewell
Good News and WOHOO for fellow SCBWI WWA member Grier Jewell! Her story, MOVE OVER. SCROOGE, is online at the LA Times Kids' Reading Room? Here's the link: (it was in the 12/18 issue). The above picture is the illustration by Laura-Susan Thomas.You can also visit Grier's blog, Fizzwhizzing Flushbunker (love that name!) to see... Continue Reading →
Good News for Dana Sullivan
Good News and a Big WAHOO for our own Dana Sullivan! Dana has just received a contract from Sleeping Bear Press for OZZIE AND THE ART CONTEST!!! You can see the story of his Good News at Dana's amazing and always entertaining blog.
Retreat Roundup
If you weren't able to join us for the Fall 2011 Weekend on the Water Retreat (or even if you were), here are some retreat wrap-up blog posts we wanted to share!From Laurie Thompson: Lessons learned at the 2011 SCBWI WWA retreat From Sperry Hung: Weekend on the Water 2011 From Tina Hoggatt: arthur levine... Continue Reading →