Happy Book Birthday–Wild Mountain Ivy!

Wild Mountain Ivy’s official book birthday was March 3, 2026. I appeared on several blogs, attended two educator conferences, and had a grand time talking on a local radio station. Here’s a rundown:

On March 3rd, Erin Dealey posted an interview: https://erindealey.com/book-birthday/happy-bookbirthday-to-wild-mountain-ivy-eight-questions-about-writing-mg-with-shannon-hitchcock/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvtb

On March 8th I spoke with Lockie Hunter on 103.3 FM.

On March 9th, Rosi Hollinbeck posted an interview: https://rosihollinbeck.com/2026/03/09/wild-mountain-ivy-review-giveaway/

On March 10th, Kathy Temean followed suit on her blog: https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/tag/wild-mountain-ivy/

I attended the North Carolina Reading Association Conference in Winston-Salem on March 15-17th. From left to right: Lester Laminack, me, Bobbie Pyron, Sheila Turnage, Allan Wolf, and moderator, John Claude Bemis.

Angie Azur posted a lovely interview on March 18th:https://teazurs.blogspot.com/2026/03/interview-with-shannon-hitchcock-author.html

My official bookstore launch was March 18th at Malaprop’s. I was in conversation with Jennie Liu.

On March 19th, Lerner, (publisher of Wild Mountain Ivy), featured me on their blog. https://lernerbooks.blog/2026/03/wild-mountain-ivy-an-interview-with-author-shannon-hitchcock.html

And also on that date, I spoke on a panel and signed books at the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. The hardworking Gina May’s at GG’s Library set up this display of my books.

Happy Book Launch to Wild Mountain Ivy. Fingers crossed for good things to happen on her publication journey!