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Authors and Illustrators share children's book publishing information

Appreciating Beauty in the Quiet Moments

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Sarah Momo Romero
29 June, 2019
We live in a world where we have easy access to excitement, laughter and bright colors, always vying for our attention. But there is something very beautiful to be said for the quiet moments that might often get overlooked. This month, I was drawn to a couple of picture books with a little more...

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World-Building Isn't Just for Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Bryan Patrick Avery
29 June, 2019
This month, we lost a living legend in the magic world: Johnny Thompson. A mentor and consultant to many top magicians, Johnny came to prominence as the Great Tomsini in an act he performed with his wife Pam. The two created a slapstick act, integrating illusions with a series of hilarious...

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It's All About Critique Groups - Part 1

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Melissa Stoller
29 June, 2019
There are many benefits to joining a critique group. I gain so much from my partners’ insightful comments on my work. And I benefit by reading critiques of work written by other group members. Additionally, I learn by analyzing and providing critiques of my critique partners’ manuscripts. I...

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Kicking the Winter Blues with Love and Emotion

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Sarah Momo Romero
29 June, 2019
This winter has been an usually cold and wet one in Los Angeles. For me, the unexpected rains and cooler temperatures are a welcome change, our Earth definitely needs all the replenishment it needs after the scorching summer heat. But I also find myself with the winter blues, cooped up inside...

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It’s All About a New Start in the New Year

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Melissa Stoller
29 June, 2019
CHEERS TO 2019! In my December 2018 Blogfish post, I suggested 5 tips for staying motivated during the busy holiday season: picking one project to work on, setting up an accountability check in, carrying a journal, continuing to read, and mapping out a calendar. Click here for that post. Now in...

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It’s Time for Rhyme: Finding Humor Through Picture Book Verse

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Brydie Wright
29 June, 2019
It's a brand new year, friends, and many of us might be looking at our writing goals for 2019. Mine is improving my rhyming skills, with a view to sharpening the humour in my picture book manuscripts. Before you all gasp in horror, I am aware of the common wisdom that editors are wary of...

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Appreciating the Little Things this Holiday Season

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Sarah Momo Romero
29 June, 2019
It’s the holiday season, and the hustle and bustle of shopping and preparing for the festivities is in full swing. With just a few days until the new year, I can’t help but look back on the year and be grateful for all the memorable events and magical moments, both big and small. With that in...

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Mondays with Mira: Ode to an Onion - How to Make a Biography Sing

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Dr Mira Reisberg
29 June, 2019
Hi there, I am in love with this book. It doesn't hurt that it's from a former student, Alexandria Giardino, but regardless it sings and shines with an exquisite light evoking the mystery of moonlight, the warmth of the sun, and the wonders of the earth. It also doesn't hurt that it's...

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A Feast for the Eyes (and the tummy!)

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Sarah Momo Romero
29 June, 2019
Every year, I find that the holiday season seems to creep up on me faster each year. I want to slow down and savor the moments, and the amazing food! I am now home after a week long Northern California road trip up to Santa Cruz, a trip we make every year to feast and celebrate Thanksgiving with...

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Lyrical Miracles Make for Magical Books

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Bryan Patrick Avery
29 June, 2019
Long ago, Magician Bill Malone created a magnificent cups and balls routine based on the nursery rhyme “Rub a Dub Dub”. The humorous poem and eye-popping illusions combine to create a routine that has become a classic of magic, enjoyable by all ages. This same outcome is possible in books, when...

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Our awesome lineup of authors & illustrators love sharing goodies that will help others!

  • 1st Mondays begin with Clear Fork/Spork editor/art director, former agent and former kidlit professor Mira Reisberg PhD who is also the Director of the Children's Book Academy.
  • 2nd Mondays will feature super smart Melissa Stoller whose career is taking off with several new books.
  • 3rd Mondays will feature Bryan Patrick Avery, published writer, man of mystery, and professional magician among other things.
  • 4th Mondays will feature the fabulous debut author/illustrator Sarah Momo Romero of 'Wake up Little Bat' fame.
  • 5th Mondays will be a mystery post from the vaults.