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My newer new author's photo, not quite so chinny...
Photo number 105 of the evening. This is my response to, "Look natural!" …but something is clearly very fascinating to me out of frame. The photo I posted yesterday (see below)… more →
R.W. Ridley
5 Lists Containing 5 Books Each
wrote 3 weeks ago: I know there are lots of “best of” lists at this time of the year, but this is my contri … more →
Ten Favorites for Teenage Boys
wrote 1 month ago: Now it’s the boy’s turn… Two posts ago, I listed my ten favorite books for teenage … more →
New Moon Tonight!!
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wrote 1 month ago: It’s here…. New Moon the movie is coming out at midnight! If you have been living in a c … more →
Just add a blanket and a steaming mug of hot cocoa...
wrote 1 month ago: Today’s topic: books for girls. I know. There’s no such thing as books for girls. Boo … more →
Six Word Memoirs- So Simple, Yet So Profound
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wrote 1 month ago: I recently had my students write their own six word memoirs. If you haven’t seen any of the bo … more →
The Maze Runner.. a great Young Adult read!
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wrote 1 month ago: Just Read…. I just finished this, and I couldn’t put it down. I am recommending this book to many t … more →
My newer new author's photo, not quite so chinny...
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wrote 1 month ago: Photo number 105 of the evening. This is my response to, "Look natural!" …but … more →
Don't Leave Home Without Them...
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wrote 1 month ago: As a teacher and librarian, I am often asked for book suggestions. Recently, a parent of a 6th grade … more →
My new author's photo is very chinny
wrote 1 month ago: Raised eyebrow? Check. Scowl? Check. Square chin impression? Check. I have no idea what I was thinki … more →
Edgy YA - Bring On The Death, Sex, and Boobies!
wrote 2 months ago: Gimmee the darkest book you've got, or I'll cut myself!Until now, I never thought about what makes e … more →
Re-Connecting...
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wrote 2 months ago: My computer took an unapproved four-day vacation. It was not appreciated, but thanks to the interve … more →
Word Count Meter for Book Four of The Oz Chronicles: The Land of the Dead
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wrote 3 months ago: Okay, to keep me honest, I’m going to post a word count every Monday for Book 4 of the Oz Chro … more →
Book Four of the Oz Chronicles – The Land of the Dead – A Candid Look at the Publishing Industry
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wrote 4 months ago: Book Four is coming. I promise! Ok, I have been fielding questions now for about a year concerning B … more →
On writing without a message… or what The Takers is really about
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wrote 6 months ago: What is the message? At a very early stage in my writing career, I came to the conclusion that I am … more →
Summer Reading List
wrote 6 months ago: Ah yes, summertime and the living is easy. No 5:40 a.m. alarms, no rushed breakfasts, no making quic … more →
Hemphill Wins the 2008 Virginia M. Law Award
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wrote 7 months ago: Helen Hemphill (left), winner of the 2008 Virginia M. Law Award, with Connie Impelman, DRT Library C … more →
Wednesday Book Review – The Forest of Hands and Teeth
wrote 8 months ago: In a lot of ways, I am torn about The Forest of Hands and Teeth by first time author Carrie Ryan. Ry … more →
Is this the face of Bigfoot?
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wrote 9 months ago: "Do you see what I see?" Before you read any further, you should know that when it comes t … more →
Good Book Friday - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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wrote 11 months ago: Hungry for a good book? Read the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is an exciting Friday for me … more →
