About Jane Stadermann: I write books for kids and adults. I also illustrate. :) What inspires you to write? For my novels...the idea of being whipped into another life inspires me to write about that other life. For picture books...other picture books inspire me to write. Images basically rule my world. Tell us about your writing process. Seat-of-my-pants writer and drawer always. I am an impatient sort. What advice would you give other writers? Believe in yourself. How did you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jane Stadermann
Interview with Author – Sannel Larson
Author Bio: Sannel Larson is a children's books writer and illustrator. She also writes poetry and dabble in nature photography. Ms. Larson lives in a small cottage in the forest by the sea in Sweden. What inspires you to write? I find the beautiful surroundings and the peacefulness an inspiration to my writing and drawing, which continues to develop and grow. As a writer, I thrive off the beauty nature has to offer, and have used it as inspiration for many of my poems, as well as in my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sannel Larson
Beyond the Gardens by Sandra Lopez
This book is bargain priced from 06/27/2014 until 09/30/2014 At the age of 18, Esperanza Ignacio begins her college years at an upscale Los Angeles art school, where she studies to fulfill her long-term dream in Animation. But she soon learns the truth to the old folktale: “you can take the girl out of the barrio, but you can’t take the barrio out of the girl.” Even though she’s getting financial aid, Esperanza works a part-time job during her break from classes just to make ends meet. Her … [Read more...] about Beyond the Gardens by Sandra Lopez