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Interviews

I'm planning a series of interviews with women writers/illustrators for my blog at: http;//claudsy.wordpress.com/. I'm still contemplating whether to post them here as well. Be sure and let me know what you think about having them here. I've always been curious about what influences a writer's mental gears and shift ratio. (Okay, that was for the guys, but it's true nonetheless.) Our lives are influenced by all things outside of ourselves. But how much of an influence do we, as weiters, allow t… Continue

Added by Claudette Young on November 7, 2009 at 9:18am — No Comments

Changing Faces

Whenever I sign in to any of my chosen websites, a sea of faces greet me. some new and some familiar, but always I ask, "Who are these people really?" I can sit on some, for instance, and talk to no one, post nothing, just watch the goings on. I never have tiime to get bored with that. It's fascinating to watch the interactions and the ebb and flow of contacts taking place. I ask myself questions about these colleagues in the industry. What did they have for lunch? How many children do they hav… Continue

Added by Claudette Young on November 4, 2009 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Stories for Children Magazine is Thrilled to Announce Stanley Bookman’s Surprise Visit to the J.C. Lamb Morning Show

Stories for Children Magazine’s mascot, Stanley Bookman recently made a surprise visit to the J.C. Lamb Morning Show and delighted the studio audience with his rendition of the SFC theme song written by SFC’s poetry and fiction e… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on November 3, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

~Motivated Thought~

ARE YOU A DREAMER OR AN ACHIEVER The courage to begin separates dreamers from achievers. Your difficulty and the difficulty of everyone who ever desires to achieve anything worthwhile comes in the movement. Don't always be intending to live a new life but never find a time to begin living it. Most people fail because they never get started, They don't go they don't overcome inertia, they don't begin. Begin to free yourself at once by doing all that is possible with the means you have. As you… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 25, 2009 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Guest Author, Donna McDine at Terrie Hope’s Write What Your Heart Desires

Terrie Hope explores the written word through your heart desires at http://tbhope.blogspot.com. Come along with Terrie on her weekly chats such as “This Business Called Writing” and interviews of professionals in the trenches of writing for children. Stop by Friday, October 23rd and visit with Terrie’s guest author, Donna McDine. Donna will be checking-in throughout the day to chat and field any questions you may have. Take the time out a… Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 23, 2009 at 6:38am — No Comments

VS Grenier to be Guest Author at One Writer’s Journey

CONTACT: Donna M. McDine Marketing Manager, Stories for Children Magazine Email: DonnaMcDine@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org Phone: 800-670-4416 For Immediate Release VS Grenier to be Guest Author at One Writer’s Journey – Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd Surf into Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz’s writing world at One Writer’s Journey http://pennylockwoodehrenkranz.blo… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 22, 2009 at 5:47pm — No Comments

VS Grenier to be Guest Author at One Writer’s Journey – Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd

Stories for Children Magazine a trademark of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC A monthly Ezine for Children (3 to 12) Website: http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org M E D I A R E L E A S E CONTACT: Donna M. McDine Marketing Manager, Stories for Children Magazine Email: DonnaMcDine@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org Phone: 800-670-4416 For Immediate Release VS Grenier to be Guest Author at One Writer’s Journey – Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd Surf in… Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 22, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

The Haunting of Walnut Lane by Todd Hoffman at Stories for Children Magazine

Why has the house at 234 Walnut Lane been vacant for years? Find out in The Haunting of Walnut Lane SFC Magazine http://tinyurl.com/ygztpgf Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 20, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Where's the light coming from? Find out in Emily's New Nightlight

What's the flashing light behind the curtains? Read Emily's New Nightlight by Craig W. Steele at SFC Mag http://tinyurl.com/yl4ya5e Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 19, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips & Bright Freedom's Song by Gloria Houston

One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com with direct link to publisher website. Dixie will be stopping in throughout the day to answer your questions. Also, read my book review of Bright Freedom’s Song ~ A Story of the Underground Railroad by Gloria Houston at http://www.thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com Thank you in advance f… Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 16, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

I was interviewed on Author Autobahn!

I was interviewed on Author Autobahn! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AuthorAutobahn/2009/10/14/Babysitting-SugarPaw-by-VS-Grenier

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Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 14, 2009 at 12:21pm — No Comments

The Magic Show by Kelly Polark at Stories for Children Magazine

Today's the day Joshua exclaimed. Jump into The Magic Show by Kelly Polark at Stories for Children Magazine at: http://tinyurl.com/yjezjlc Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 14, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

Carol Zelaya, Guest Author

Visit Carol Zelaya, author of Emily the Chickadee today at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 13, 2009 at 7:45am — No Comments

Halloween Fun at Stories for Children Magazine

Halloween fun at SFC Magazine w/ Trick or Treat Lingo by Roy Kindelberger http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/TrickorTreatJingo.aspx Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 12, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

~Your Weekly Motivation~ YOU MAKE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES!

YOU MAKE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES. Your destiny isn't a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice. It's not something you wait for, but rather something you pursue. Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Opportunities sometimes come disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat. Start where you are. You're at this moment standing right in the middle of opportunity. Act on your dreams and you can have them. © 2009 Your Daily Motivat… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 11, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Children's Book Review and Giveaway: Babysitting Sugarpaw

Review by: http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/ Today I am wrapping up my latest run of giveaways, it'll be back to crafting, fall fun, and learning activities next week, with a few more reviews I still need to post here and there. So I am thrilled to be introducing you to an exciting children's author, VS Grenier and her first picture book Babysitting SugarPaw, because as a former kindergarten and special education teacher… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 9, 2009 at 9:57am — No Comments

Youth Author Sharonda McPhee at Stories for Children Magazine

Youth Author Sharonda McPhee writes for Stories for Children Magazine Rubbing Your Dog the Wrong Way visit today http://tinyurl.com/yh94lm6 Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 9, 2009 at 7:46am — No Comments

I invite you to take a look at my book!

The title of my childrens book is "The Adventures of the Muffin Family". The Adventures of… Continue

Added by Peggy Ann Headings on October 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Nancy Sanders Guest Author at Write What Inspires You

Nancy Sanders, author of Yes! You Can Learn How To Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, And Build A Successful Writing Career – guest author today at: http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 5, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

FOLLOW THE PATH OF OTHERS TO SUCCESS

FOLLOW THE PATH OF OTHERS TO SUCCESS You can learn from other people to make up for your lack of experience in any area of life. Be open and receptive to the people around you. They have things to teach you. Take advantage of the people that have made the journey ahead of you. Try to pick the right role models. Don't look for people that make you feel good or entertain you. Look for people that can help you. Role models are more than people you like and admire. The key is to look for people… Continue

Added by Virginia S Grenier on October 4, 2009 at 10:59am — No Comments