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Romelle Broas: Debut Author Interview with Donna L. Martin
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Monday, March 2, 2015. Debut Author Interview with Donna L. Martin. Do you have a story idea that is for the niche market? Do you want personal attention and have some say in the publication of your book? Are you an unpublished writer waiting to be discovered? Then small publishers may be for you. Debut Author, Donna L. Martin. Made a big break with Anaiah Press. With her book, THE STORY CATCHER. After the interview, I've included a resource of small presses. You don't want to miss this! I had never hear...
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Romelle Broas: Author Interviews
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Author of Backhoe Joe. Seven Habits of a Highly Effective Writer. Author of Mind Your Monsters. Author of Marathon Mouse. On getting an agent. Author and illustrator of Let's Go Hugo. From Illustrator to Author. Author of Being Frank. On finding a critique group. Author of Daisy's Perfect Word. How her picture book ended up as a mid-grade. Author of A Quest for Good Manners. Donna L. Martin. Author of The Story Catcher. A BIG Break with a Small Publisher. Author of Reaching for Rainbows. Verla Kay (write...
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Romelle Broas: About Me
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San Francisco, CA. PAL Member of SCBWI. I am a published writer for children’s magazines, but my aspiration is to publish children’s books. The purpose of my blog is to document my journey to becoming a picture book author. I hope that my blog will also serve as a helpful tool or guide for writers wanting to be authors. My journey as a writer began in 2008. I have a long way to go to being a published book writer, but I am determined. Here is my story. What I never tire of. Interview by Jennifer Young.
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Romelle Broas: My Desk
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Sunday, April 1, 2012. I am a full-time dental hygienist, an athlete, and a mother of 2 busy young boys. Having a chunk of time devoted to writing at my desk is rare. So I find it helpful to utilize the time I do have. For me, a few minutes of writing time is valuable. I call these Gold Nuggets. You can find them too. As you will see below, the world is my office. I must say that my office has the best view and it is ever-changing. Whatever your schedule may be, I'm sure you'll be able to find gold nugge...
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Romelle Broas: Children's Picture Books on Running
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Children's Picture Books on Running. Today is National Running Day! National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running." RunningDay.org. I love to run. I love the feeling of being outdoors in the fresh air, surrounded by wildlife and spectacular views. Combine this with an invigorating run and I'm a happy person. I enjoy running so much that I wrote. Speaking of reading, NationalRunning Day. Then ...
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Romelle Broas: Writing is...
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Friday, February 14, 2014. Created by Romelle via Tagxedo.com. Valentine's Day is a time when I reflect on the things that make me happy and give me comfort:. Hot Chai tea latte. Gourmet macaroni and cheese. My family and friends. Being outdoors in the sunshine. A warm hug from my boys. Writing delves deep into my right brain, releasing the ideas that is waiting to pour out onto paper. Writing is like exhaling. It releases clutter in my mind and quiets my inside world. Writing is an escape. Verla Kay (wr...
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Romelle Broas: Resources
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Throughout the year I will share with you valuable links I've collected for the aspiring writer. The links will be grouped together in a post that will summarize each article for your convenience. How to Write a Query. So You Want to Get an Agent. Should I Submit to an Agent or Publisher? The Perfect Pitch and Other Great Resources. What to Do When You Get the Call. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Running Boy (June 2014). Awarded by Lauri Meyers. Awarded by Linda Hatton. Writing Rhyme and Meter.
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Romelle Broas: Confessions of a Writer #2: So Close Yet So Far
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Thursday, January 29, 2015. Confessions of a Writer #2: So Close Yet So Far. I have a confession to make. Lately, I've been plagued by doubt, fear, and nonsense talk. You've heard of the saying, "So close yet so far.". Well I'm all too familiar with the phrase. Image courtesy of Digital Arts. So many times I've fallen short of something grand. Here are a few examples:. So close yet so far…. 2 SCBWI Conference Critique by V.P. of Scholastics. So close yet so far…. 3 New Voice Contest by Lee and Low. This ...
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Romelle Broas: The HOW-TO of Mentor Text
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The HOW-TO of Mentor Text. There's been a surge for the use of mentor text. In classrooms by students and teachers, and by writers. A few months ago. Carrie Charlie Brown hosted an event that she created- Reading For Research Month. ReFoReMo) to help writers improve their craft. I have to admit I've never really understood HOW to use mentor texts until I participated in ReFoReMo. If you'd like to learn about my methods of research, you can read about it on. June 2, 2015 at 8:58 AM.
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Romelle Broas: My Top Picks for Favorite Picture Books
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Saturday, May 9, 2015. My Top Picks for Favorite Picture Books. It's the last week of celebrations over at Wordsmith Studios. And today we discuss what we are reading. I read picture books. There I said it. I am a grown woman, a health professional, a triathlete, a married mother of two tween boys, and my favorite books are picture books. I love picture books. I write picture books. I read picture books. It's May and I've already read 113 books this year! In no particular order:. Tara Lazar's language an...
