Articles written by Mayra Calvani
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A Conversation With Julie Prestsater
Julie Prestsater's first novel features a smart high school freshman who's in love with a senior football player.
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Fifteen Years Old and Already Published
Melissa Burmester started writing novels when she was only twelve years old. Now, three years later, she's the proud author of the book, Ginger High.
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Children's Author Talks About Her First Novel
Collins' first novel for kids is about a boy who thinks he was cloned from the blood on the Shroud of Turin.
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Interview with Charlotte Mielziner
Charlotte Mielziner talks about her work with Westinn Kennels, Animal Behavior College, and the Safety Sam Dog Bite Prevention Program.
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Children's Dog Books and Reviews
Children's Dog Books and Reviews specializes in reviewing dog books for children from the perspective of a mom who knows about dogs and dog training.
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Excellent Children's Book About Hurricane Betsy
Tree House in a Storm is a touching children's picture book about a brother and a sister and how their lives change because of a hurricane.
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Interview With Rachelle Burk
Tree House in a Storm was inspired by the author's experience during Hurricane Betsy in 1965.
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Review of No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty
No Plot? No Problem! is an absolute must for aspiring participants of Nanowrimo--the National Novel Writing Month.
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Too Many Jellybeans Isn't Good
Angeline Jellybean is a delightful little picture book about a girl who likes nothing but jellybeans. Unfortunately, too many jellybeans aren't too kind on one's stomach!
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Review of The Right to Write, by Julia Cameron
The Right to Write doesn't teach writers the craft of writing. Instead, it teaches how to trust one's potential and unleash one's creativity.
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Review of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron is known as a creativity guru--and for good reason. Her book, The Artist's Way, has inspired writers and artists from all levels and backgrounds.
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Review of The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
There are many nonfiction books on writing on the market today, but few are written by agents. This work, written by agent Noah Lukeman, brings a new perspective.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella
Confessions of a Shoaholic is a delightful chick-lit novel featuring hilarious situations and a heroine with a heart of gold.
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Review of In Madera Canyon, by Jane E. Holt
Journalist, photographer and award-winning writer Jane E. Holt makes her children's fiction debut with this delightful book about the animals that inhabit Madera Canyon.
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Lessons From a Rescue Dog
What happens when a senior dog and a senior citizen find each other? Find out in this inspiring, heart-warming story told from the point of view of a dog called Jessie.
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Review of Alleycat, by Marilee Crow
Alleycat is a delightful, heart-warming tale about a homeless cat who makes his dreams come true.
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New Children's Book About Earthquakes
Susan J. Berger's latest children's picture book teaches kids everything about earthquakes, from understanding what causes them, to what to do when they happen.
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Interview With Author Shari Lyle-Soffe
Children's author Shari Lyle-Soffe talks about her books, unleashing creativity, writer's block, and the future of children's picture books.
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Book Trailers as Tools of Book Promotion
For authors and publishers, book trailers, or previews, are fun and effective tools of book promotion.
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New Catholic Magazine for Children
Children's author Jennifer Gladen starts her own Catholic magazine for children.
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Illustrating for Children Isn't Always Easy
Children's book illustrator Kit Grady talks about her work.
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Celebrate Read an Ebook Week
In celebration of Read an Ebook Week, Zumaya Publications and Twilight Times Books are giving away free ebooks.
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Children's Author Makes Her Dreams Come True
Donna McDine stresses the importance of organization and to-do lists.
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Dogs Are Bloggers Too
Who says bloggers have to be human? Nowadays fictional characters and even pets are conquering the world of the blogosphere.
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Children's Book Teaches English and Chinese
New bilingual children's picture book teaches not only English and Chinese, but an important moral folktale as well.
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Great Online Resource for Dog Owners
ThatMutt.com is a fairly new dog blog featuring tightly-focused, succinct articles on all aspects of dog care, behavior and training.
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New Bilingual Book for Children
Laughing Zebra Books opens its doors with a Spanish and English picture book that will teach children not only about language, but also about exotic animals.
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