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Plotting and Scheming: Book birthday: THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH by Martha Brockenbrough
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Book birthday: THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH by Martha Brockenbrough. It's out, it's out! I'd pre-ordered a copy of Martha Brockenbrough. S THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH. And I picked it up this afternoon. Look at the beautiful cover! THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH by Martha Brockenbrough. Cover created by Chris Silas Neal. Published by Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. I've been eagerly awaiting this YA novel. Why, you ask? I'll tell you: It sounds flippin' awesome.
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Plotting and Scheming: June 2015
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Hip-hip-hooray for Jennifer and George! Bloggy friends, please help me congratulate two dear friends on their latest picture books! CONGRATULATIONS, JENNIFER K. MANN. Uber-fun bookseller Victoria Irwin of Eagle Harbor Book Company. Helped me model their new and completely adorable books on Saturday. Watch out, Heidi Klum! Though I have a hunch we're a non-threat.). Jennifer's book, I WILL NEVER GET A STAR ON MRS. BENSON'S BLACKBOARD. Came out June 9. Isn't the cover fabulous?
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Plotting and Scheming: A Conversation with Author Elsa Watson (and Two Book Giveaways!)
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Sunday, June 3, 2012. A Conversation with Author Elsa Watson (and Two Book Giveaways! Is a good friend who is an absolute sweetheart and a super talented writer. I'd already interviewed her for our library's newsletter (the article will be out soon, local peeps! But I thought it would be fun to also do a blog post featuring Elsa. Lucky for us, she agreed! We got together at her work, the West Sound Wildlife Shelter. Let me start by telling you a bit about Elsa. Elsa's first novel, Maid Marian. Determined...
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Plotting and Scheming: Interview with Author and Illustrator Jennifer K. Mann
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Saturday, April 26, 2014. Interview with Author and Illustrator Jennifer K. Mann. Jennifer K. Mann. Worked many years designing stores as an architect for a large architecture firm in Seattle. Then she had two children and, through reading them beautiful picture books, discovered that she really wanted to be a picture book author and illustrator. Jennifer's debut as an illustrator was in October 2013 with Turkey Tot. Holiday House), written by author George Shannon. Are my critique partners. It's a littl...
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Plotting and Scheming: Interview with a Manuscript
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Thursday, July 7, 2011. Interview with a Manuscript. Look at you, all printed out! This is a very exciting day for you, I'm sure. Yeah, it's good to be here. So are you going to tell us your name? Not yet. Even though Dawn has a blog where she talks on and on about her writing life, she is pretty private about her work. She's weird that way. Has Dawn started querying agents with you? You're looking pretty good from here. You know, stacked. Let's talk fears. Do you have any? Of course I do! Interview with...
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Plotting and Scheming: Conference Bonus a la Kevan
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Saturday, May 5, 2012. Conference Bonus a la Kevan. As many of you already know, Kevan Atteberry. Rocks He has illustrated award-winning books like. By Lola M. Schaefer. In addition to being an illustrator, he's a writer, a graphic designer, and a Flash animator. Best of all? He's a really nice person. Kevan sometimes posts pictures of his art on Facebook, much to the delight of his friends. In February, he posted a piece I knew my teenage daughter would love. Knew. So I called her to the computer. Super...
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Plotting and Scheming: Hip-hip-hooray for Jennifer and George!
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Hip-hip-hooray for Jennifer and George! Bloggy friends, please help me congratulate two dear friends on their latest picture books! CONGRATULATIONS, JENNIFER K. MANN. Uber-fun bookseller Victoria Irwin of Eagle Harbor Book Company. Helped me model their new and completely adorable books on Saturday. Watch out, Heidi Klum! Though I have a hunch we're a non-threat.). Jennifer's book, I WILL NEVER GET A STAR ON MRS. BENSON'S BLACKBOARD. Came out June 9. Isn't the cover fabulous?
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Plotting and Scheming: Guest Post: Author Sheila Roberts on Passion and Practicality
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Guest Post: Author Sheila Roberts on Passion and Practicality. I have a special treat for everyone! The author who leads my critique group, is doing a guest post here today! Photo credit: Robert Rabe. Take it away, Sheila! Oh, my gosh! Vampire books are so hot. I should write a vampire book. Oh, wait zombies are the new thing. Yes, let's do a zombie book! Have a conversation like that with yourself? That's why you're not selling, of course, because you missed the plane, you haven...
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Plotting and Scheming: Interview: Author Shawn Goodman, 2009 Delacorte Prize Winner
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Sunday, May 23, 2010. Interview: Author Shawn Goodman, 2009 Delacorte Prize Winner. Last January when I went to New York for the SCBWI Winter Conference, and I really enjoyed talking with him. His intelligence shows when he speaks though he's not at all pretentious. He's warm, modest, and a nice guy all around. He's been inspiring to me, really, and I'm so happy to be able to share an interview with him. His book. He has been an. DS: Tell us about. Is about a girl who wants a second chance but thinks she...
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Plotting and Scheming: Interview: Agent Bree Ogden
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Interview: Agent Bree Ogden. When I received a New Agent Alert from Chuck Sambuchino's. Guide to Literary Agents. Last April, it caught my attention. It was for agent. Not only does she rep what I write, but her agency is here in Western Washington. A stone's throw away, bloggy friends. Yes, I was curious. Ms Ogden was so sweet when I contacted her, and I'm super excited to share her informative interview with you. Enjoy! Dawn: What do you like best about agenting? All of my ...
