Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.
SKY JUMPERS – Author: Peggy Eddleman – Hardcover / 288 pages / Publication date: Sept. 24, 2013 from Random House Children’s Books. ISBN 0307981274. More info about the book on Goodreads. SKY JUMPERS by Peggy Eddleman is a fast-paced middle grade adventure with engaging characters and imaginative world-building. I was totally fascinated . . .
In case anyone was wondering, I *have* decided to upgrade my iPhone to the iPhone 5s. I read ebooks on my iPhone as well as taking a ton of photos, so the improved graphics capability (and especially the new camera features) make it well worth it for me. More info . . .
I recently did a quickie poll on Twitter asking the following: Q. Have you seen a young person reading a book on a digital device in the past year? (where a “young person” is teenager or younger)? Approximately half of the respondents said yes: Some of the comments: “Have seen . . .
I’ve been hearing the song in the above video in my head ever since my husband told me about it. The music video by Norwegian duo Ylvis went viral a few days ago. I love the wonky humor and tongue-in-cheek emo. Popular Science followed up with a “What Sound Does A Fox Really . . .
Glad to hear I’m not the only one whose electrical power has been nixed as a result of squirrel sabotage. Check out this New York Times article for more proof that squirrels are taking over the world. Photo: t-shirt that my friend Mary Crowell gave to me years back. Thanks to all my friends who forwarded the NYTimesBoingBoing link!
I came across this image while browsing St. Mary’s Public Library Pinterest board. The dress was custom-made from 2500 pages of multiple issues of ANGELA CARTER’S BOOK OF FAIRY TALES a few years ago for Litfest, a UK literary event. The dress designer usually creates bridal gowns! You can see the full dress . . .
Figured it was a good time to dust this comic off from the archives… Also see my Will Write For Chocolate comics.
Just discovered this Rolling In The Deep parody created by Sarah Parker Ada to help promote the New York State Reading Association annual conference last fall. You can find the lyrics here (click “Show more”). Then I found her wonderful “Read It Maybe” video (parody of Call Me Maybe): According to this article . . .
Thanks so much to Caitlan Washington (@CreatorWashingt) for being the 26,000th person to follow my @inkyelbows account. With permission of Caitlan’s parents, here’s more about this young UK writer… Caitlan says she’s just “an ordinary 14-year-old girl from Leeds with a passion for performing.” From Caitlan: “I’ve always been a fan of reading . . .