Parnassus Books & THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL
My book is a “staff pick” at Parnassus Books in Nashville, and I have a couple of cool pictures!
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour Coming Up!
Mark your calendars to stop by here on February 14th when I interview Linda Leopold Strauss author of THE ELIJAH DOOR A... Read More
A Book Birthday – THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL
To celebrate my book’s birthday, (it’s tomorrow, February 1st), I’d like to share the SCBWI success story that I wrote for the... Read More
Sydney Taylor Award Blog Tour Coming Up
I will be interviewing Linda Leopold Strauss, author of THE ELIJAH DOOR A PASSOVER TALE, published by Holiday House, on February 14th.... Read More
Booklist Reviews THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL
I love this review from Booklist…especially the last line! Issue: February 15, 2013 The Ballad of Jessie Pearl. Advanced Review – Uncorrected... Read More
A Blog Hop, (I’m just a girl who can’t say no!)
Do you remember that delightful song from the musical, OKLAHOMA, “I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No?” Well, that song describes... Read More
What’s Real & What’s Made Up From The Ballad of Jessie Pearl?
I received an email from a high school friend who has recently read my book. She wanted to know which characters were... Read More
The Ballad of Jessie Pearl Receives Another Good Review!
I am thrilled with THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL’S reviews by Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly, and now I have more good news.... Read More
Professional Reviews Matter
All of us who hope to sell to the school and library market know that professional reviews matter. Though publishers send out... Read More
Are Book Trailers Worth the Expense?
When I announced my intention to have a book trailer made, my critique group had a mini-debate. Another author declared, “Most people... Read More