October 3, 2013

My friend Jon Bard at Children’s Book Insider just told me about this thing he’s doing and I wanted to let you guys know about this in case you’re interested … and if you’re working on your craft, you should be interested! I’ll get right to the point, because this is massive: Over at CBI they’re planning…

April 8, 2012

Today’s guest poetry poster is Bobbi Katz!   No time? Write bad haiku! If you’re in a hurry, there’s nothing faster than writing a bad haiku. Three lines, 17 syllables: What could be easier? The trick is to use the word “nice” in two or more lines! Oh, yes, remember that traditional haiku focus on…

March 10, 2012

One of our attendees was Doug Wechsler, a guy who is definitely following his bliss. He is an amazing nature photographer and also is credited with the shots below.

January 19, 2012

Here is a recent question I got from a reader. Thanks for allowing me to use your question to help others, Patrick! I hope it helps you, too. Hi! You’re busy, so I’ll try to be quick! I’m a teacher who writes and also considers myself an artist, though my training on visuals is in…

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January 18, 2012

  Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Buy the podcast app! In today’s show: A book app review from elementary librarian Mary Ann Scheuer (check out Mary Ann’s blog Great Kid books): Cinderella by Nosy Crow  Watch the adorable book app trailer below (side note – the kids dancing is too…

October 26, 2011

Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android If you want to vote on the 2011 SLJ Trailee Awards click here! Debbie Dadey for donating an SD card when mine went on the fritz! In this episode you’ll hear all these people talking about why the Rutger’s One-on-One Conference is so rockin’ and…

October 19, 2011

Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Anne Ursu has written a book called Breadcrumbs that you are going to love. You’ll hear Bookalicious Pam reviewing debut author Scott Tracey‘s book, Witch Eyes Dianne de Las Casas with a Take5 Marketing Tip: Vlogs In the interview you’ll hear us talk about craft…

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