I just finished with my live interview with BlogTalkRadio’s Book Bites for Kids, hosted by Suzanne Lieurance. What a treat it was and how quickly our 30 minutes flew by! I found myself laughing a lot (nerves? or am I really that happy all the time? or is it just that us authors don’t get out enough?). Regardless, if you had a chance to listen, I hope you enjoyed it. In a couple of days, I’ll post a link to the archived interview, for anyone who would like to hear it.

In the meantime, please give the BlogTalkRadio’s Book Bites for Kids website a visit–there are so many terrific things to hear!

Ugh…I just got over a four-day migraine. The only good thing that came of it was that one day I was so dopey from my migraine meds that while I talking to my husband, I messed up my wording and accidentally said something quite funny that I think will make for a funny children’s book. Sorry, I can’t share exactly what I said (I never talk about story ideas before I write them because when I do, I lose the enthusiasm for the project before I even put pencil to paper), but suffice it to say that since it was born from a semi-medicated state, it’s gotta be on the humorous side ;-).

Okay, onto more relevant things. Last week, my writer friend
Jill Corcoran announced that she has joined the Ronnie Herman Agency, as Ronnie’s new associate agent. CONGRATULATIONS, JILL!!! Jill is the type of person who is a natural at schmoozing, striking up conversations, and totally in her element in professional situations. And she’s downright nice. Yes, she’s a true extrovert and loves it. As an introvert, I’d feel my air flow expire and want to just curl up in the corner and die if I had to do the job of an literary agent, but I DO admire those who can do it–and Jill is one of them. I wish her the best of luck in her new endeavor >^..^<

Check out Editorial Anonymous’s blog posts she’s got going on. She giving some publishing definitions that are quite informative. We hear these terms a lot, but sometimes don’t understand what they are exactly.

Thanks E.A.!

Don’t you love Google Alerts? I don’t have time to peruse all the fabulous blogs out there in cyberland, but with Google Alerts, I can be notified if my name happens to pop up on one. Well, this morning I found my blog address on Cynthea Liu’s blog, “It’s a Spin Thing.” Cynthea has posted a ginormous list of children’s book editors interviews and blogs (inlcuding my Mini-View with Meredith Mundy Wasinger). Definitely—-check-it-out!

And while you’re in the mood to read cool things about the kids’ book biz, check out Stephanie Ruble’s interview with Sara Dobie, public relations dynamo at Sylvan Dell Publishing. As usual, Sara has great advice regarding publicity and how authors can work to promote their books (after reading her interview, I just realized that I don’t have my website address listed on my blog–for shame! I know what I’m doing next).

Happy reading!

My recent book, Blackberry Banquet, is a terrific spring and summer title, but that doesn’t mean it has to hibernate for the winter.

Can’t wait til November to vote? Then head on over to the New Covey Book Trailer Awards and cast your vote for the Blackberry Banquet book trailer! It’s entry #3, so you’ll have to scroll down a bit (and check out some of the other “steamy” looking trailers–nice work!).

My sweet little Blackberry trailer definitely is different, but I don’t think anyone could find a juicier pick!

I had a nice book launch on Saturday. Not a huge turnout, but lots of fun with the wee folks and their parents who did attend (next time, will someone please remind me when Labor Day is!). The kids (and grown-ups) all seemed to enjoy squeaking, tweeting, slurping, yipping, and chomping along with me as I read the story. Blackberry cookies and candy abound, and there were bear bracelets created and works of art in progress.

I’m taking a few days off from blogging in order to recreate (or shall I say,”re-create”). I’ll be catching up on reading, writing and relaxing, but please do join me back in August.

Children’s author Debbi Florence sent me this photo. I think this little cutie pie has got to be Blackberry Banquet’s youngest fan (or maybe she’s just fascinated by her foot ;-).