This is a How To Book - A father, retired, and his 11-year old daughter collaborated to write a novel - first time for both. This How To book is best read along with the novel, but does not need to be. This how to book can be a standalone as well. How long did it take? How did the brainstorming work? Who's fingers did most of the key pounding? What about proofreading and editing? Who were the beta readers? What about the illustrations? What about disagreements in the story? How were … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Giant Forest – Making of by Bill & Mia Belew
Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
About Sherry Ellis: Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis, her husband, and their two children live in Atlanta, Georgia. What inspires you to write? I enjoy the creative process of writing. If something triggers an idea for a story, I write it down and then see where it … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
Stinky Steve by PT Evans
Stinky Steve by PT Evans Oh, No! Minecraft Steve has Uncontrollable Gas! See what happens in the wonderful world of Minecraft when Steve can’t stop farting. Are the Creepers and zombies terrified – or attracted – to Steve’s toxic smell? Can Steve find a way to overcome his flatulent issue, or will it get the best of him in the end? Find out in this fun new superhero series by PT Evans and Illustrated by Jake Tashjian. If your child likes Minecraft and thinks farts are funny, then this book … [Read more...] about Stinky Steve by PT Evans
Interview with Author – Nancy T. Lucas
About Nancy T. Lucas: Nancy Lucas grew up in the wild of Bamberg County, South Carolina, near Denmark. Contrary to popular belief, she was not raised by wolves. She was raised by petulant Angus cows and she is still wary of them. Have you ever tried to find black cows in the middle of the night in a strange forest? No, I didn’t think so. Nancy moved to Charleston, South Carolina to attend college. She always suspected there were people like her there having fun, and she was right. Now she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nancy T. Lucas
Interview with Author – Taneeka Bourgeois-daSilva
About Taneeka Bourgeois-daSilva: I'm an award-winning author, credentialed teacher, blogger, and entrepreneur. I have over ten years experience teaching English to students with disabilities. I am the CEO of Building Voices and TCD Kids Foundation, and am a member of SCBWI and IBPA. My first book, Broccoli Chronicles won the 2015 National Indie Excellence Award in Children's Fiction and Honorable Mention in Foreword Reviews' 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards for Juvenile Fiction! My … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Taneeka Bourgeois-daSilva
Interview with Author – Ellie Firestone
About Ellie Firestone: Ellie Firestone lives in the beautiful rolling hills of the English Cotswolds, where she spends her days reading, swimming, and writing her stories. She also visits her grandparents in Texas for weeks at a time, and it's here that she rides horses, goes fishing, swims, and writes even more stories. She has several pets, including some fish that breed like rabbits and a hyper (but very cute) English Toy Terrier named Bonnie, whose hobbies include playing fetch and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ellie Firestone
Pie and Other Brilliant Ideas by Karen Pokras Toz @karentoz
This book is bargain priced from 01/04/2014 until 01/05/2014 Ballet and baking pies – these are two of twelve year old Georgie Harris’ favorite things. When her parents decide to move closer to her grandmother’s nursing home, Georgie quickly learns the bad news: dance lessons are too expensive in this new town. Georgie spends most of her time baking pies to bring to her grandmother at the Willow Lakes Nursing Home. There she meets Eve, who inspires Georgie with stories of having danced … [Read more...] about Pie and Other Brilliant Ideas by Karen Pokras Toz @karentoz
