Monthly Archives: February 2012

About Marion: Marion Dane Bauer is the author of more than 80 books, ranging from board books and picture books through easy readers, both fiction and nonfiction, and middle-grade and young-adult novels, including her Newbery Honor title in 1987 for On My … Continue reading →

Author Bio: P. J. Hoover first fell in love with Greek mythology in sixth grade thanks to the book Mythology by Edith Hamilton. After a fifteen year bout as an electrical engineer designing computer chips for a living, P. J. … Continue reading →

About Alyssa: Alyssa Liljequist is an 18-year-old homeschool graduate who loves God and others. She is also a freelance writer whose work has been published by a variety of online and print publications. Click here to read her blog.  Tell … Continue reading →

About Linda Linda McQuinn Carlblom is a Jesus follower and children’s author. Her books include Bible Blessings for Bedtime, the Camp Club Girls books that feature Bailey, and Interactive Children’s Sermons, 52 Messages from the Psalms. She’s a regular blogger … Continue reading →

About Marc Tyler Nobleman: Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of more than 70 books for young people of all ages. His picture book Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman is the first biography in any format for any age on the … Continue reading →

About Kendare Blake:  Kendare Blake is an import from South Korea who was raised in the United States by caucasian parents. You know, that old chestnut. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Ithaca College and a Master’s degree in … Continue reading →

About  Cynthia:  Cynthia Kadohata spends most of the work day sitting in front of her computer writing and wasting time in equal measure.  She hardly ever goes out because she hates to drive and has a hard time judging her right … Continue reading →

Do you begin with character or plot? I tend to start with a piece of a character.  An occupation, a situation that challenges a certain personality, a single aspect of who he or she is.  I’d love to say that … Continue reading →

Author Bio:  Her YA series, THE SEER and DEAD GIRL, were honored as YALSA Popular Paperback/Quick Picks. Younger readers enjoy her midgrade series STRANGE ENCOUNTERSabout a family that solves paranormal weirdness on vacations.  Linda has loved writing and reading for as long as she can … Continue reading →