Today is Monday, August 14, the day we're supposed to share our coloring pages. Only I'm not finished. That's important. Let me tell you why… Yesterday at noon, I realized I hadn't finished my coloring page. I panicked. I was in the middle of working on my dollhouse. I was enjoying every minute. Then I thought, "Gosh, I need to quit this and go hurry and finish up my coloring page." Nerves kicked in. My heart raced. My back ached with … [Read more...] about I’m not finished with my coloring page…and that’s OK
Contest Winners
THE WINNER of the colored pencil set is..."Diane said..." So if that's you, Diane, please email me at jcslan@joannaslan.com I used a random number generator to pull Diane's name. (Just so you know!) THE WINNER of the stuffed polar bear is... I still haven't heard from Cheryl Nichols., who won the stuffed polar bear. Cheryl Nichols, please email me! THE COLORING CLUB DETAILS... I found a smarter way for us to share. I've started a Coloring … [Read more...] about Contest Winners
Six Tips to Improve Your Coloring
By Joanna Campbell Slan Although it seems like a fad, coloring was first prescribed by Carl Jung as part of his therapeutic regime for adults. For years now, therapists have suggested using coloring books as a way for adults to self-sooth. One theory is that the smell of the crayons reminds us of happier times and our childhood. It's also likely that the repetitive motion of our hands as we fill in spaces is soothing. Or maybe it's simply … [Read more...] about Six Tips to Improve Your Coloring
Love, Die, Neighbor
A Prequel to the Mystery Series that has won the hearts of fans all over the world! As the mother of an active toddler and the wife of an often absent husband, Kiki Lowenstein already has both hands full. But when the Lowensteins move into their new house on the same day the construction crew leaves, Kiki must learn to juggle boxes, baby, and big expectations. Her determination to be a good neighbor hits a serious roadblock when she angers the … [Read more...] about Love, Die, Neighbor
Meet Julie Seedorf…
Joanna's note: This is the first of a new feature. Each month I hope to introduce my readers to my author friends. Name: Julie Seedorf Website: julieseedorf.com Facebook info: http://www.facebook.com/julie.seedorf.author Name of your series: The Fuchsia Minnesota Series and The Brilliant Minnesota Series One line that describes your series: Mystery and mayhem in a wildly unusual community whose crimestopper is old and wrinkly and leaves no … [Read more...] about Meet Julie Seedorf…
Kiki and the Watermelon Festival
Detweiler smiled at me as I handed him a tall glass of iced tea. "I think you should go." I turned from him to our kitchen window. … [Read more...] about Kiki and the Watermelon Festival
