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NJSCBWI Conference - My Experience
After I posted the conference recommended books, Romelle commented she couldn't wait to hear about the rest of my experience. *winces* You see, my plan was to put the book list out there and then not have to actually share …
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YA
NJ SCBWI Conference Recommended Books, YA & MG (Part 2)
I have finally returned to my normal self after having my brain imploded with amazing information at the NJSCBWI Conference last weekend. I shared Picture Books on Monday. Here were the YA and MG recommendations I noted from age…
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Recommended Books
NJ SCBWI Conference - Recommended Picture Books
I had the best weekend at the NJSCBWI Conference. My brain is so full, I can barely make sentences... but it only takes basic zombie skills to type up a list of the books I heard recommended by editors and agents. I'm sure …
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The Writer's Path
I'm in a frantic period right now - combination of school almost out, summer fun beginning with camping this weekend, and my NJ conference next weekend. For me this is a peak time, where I push myself on revisions, start thi…
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Waking my Creative Self on an Imaginary Tractor Ride
My kids hosted an inspiration session yesterday for me which was much needed to break up the routine of prepping for the NJSCBWI conference in two weeks (squee!!) Sometimes my anal-nerdy-financial-analytic self takes over, and I…
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weird things
Sunshine Award and 7 Weird Things
I have to admit I've been hoping to get the Sunshine Award because my 4-H nickname was Sunshine. Awww! I know. I'm adorable. Imagine my happiness when my lovely friend Leslie Zampetti nominated me! Leslie and I fi…
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