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Debbie’s Blog

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.

Comic: Autumn Procrastination

I’m posting some of my older comics here as I catalog and tag them in prep for a print book compilation. You can find my comics for writers on Inkygirl (http://inkygirl.com), Tumblr (http://inkygirl.tumblr.com) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/inkyelbows/comics-for-writers-inkygirl-com)



NaNoWriMo Comic Archives (Part 1)

As my friend Errol Elumir and I start ramping up for NaNoToons this year, I’m going to start posting some older NaNoWriMo comics from previous years, starting with 2008: To see more NaNoToons, please do Like the NaNoToons Facebook Page! And speaking of NaNoWriMo, the first official trailer for the NaNoWriMo Musical is online. I . . .



Comic: Writer Health Tip Of The Day

I’m posting some of my older comics here as I catalog and tag them in prep for a print book compilation. You can find my comics for writers on Inkygirl (http://inkygirl.com), Tumblr (http://inkygirl.tumblr.com) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/inkyelbows/comics-for-writers-inkygirl-com)




Look what the SCBWI Head Office sent me by snail mail…

As some of you already know, I’ve been hugely grateful to the SCBWI for the career-changing opportunities that have come my way as a result of attending their events. I sent them a thank you letter back in May, and SCBWI President Stephen Mooser replied as follows:  Hi Debbie—Wow and Congratulations—we keep a file . . .



I’M BORED into its second printing, yay!

And speaking of other cool snailmail I’ve received recently… The note from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing reads: “Congratulations! Your book has been reprinted! Please find a sample copy enclosed. Best wishes, Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers.”




Nominations Open For The 2012 Cybils

Nominations are open for 2012 Cybils, the seventh annual Children’s And YA Bloggers’ Literary Awards: Here’s info about how you can nominate.



Micro Book Review: GEEKS, GIRLS AND SECRET IDENTITIES by Mike Jung

LovedLOVED this book. I had expected an entertaining kid-focused superhero story, but it was so much more than that. Mike Jung has added a wonderful twist on the typical superhero theme. His writing is fresh and truly funny, with sweet/touching moments as well. An entertaining and thoroughly satisfying read. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Age . . .



Survey Results: Print vs Digital Purchase?

For a list of all survey results as well as current surveys still in progress, see my Inkygirl Survey Archives. Thanks to all those who responded to my most recent survey, which asked: Q. When making a book purchase, do you prefer ebook or print format? Of 129 responses, 60% said they . . .