Just when I thought I was standing on my last nerve, when I thought I'd scream because right now I feel like I have no control over my life (and I'm a person who values control), a friend sent this.And you know, it reminds me that the world belongs to the playful.Okay, deep breath. I can do this.It's going to be all right. I just need to follow the tail of the fellow in front of me... … [Read more...] about The World Belongs to the….
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'This Isn't Personal'–Interview with Carolyn Haines
Note: Carolyn Haines will be one of the presenters at the Love is Murder Conference, Feb. 4-6 in Chicago. By Joanna Campbell SlanSarah Booth and Jitty came to me in tandem, arguing just as they do in the books. When such fully developed characters visit a writer, it's truly a gift. --Carolyn Haines JCS: Talk about hearing fully developed characters, please. Why and how do you think this happens? Can an author improve the chances of such … [Read more...] about 'This Isn't Personal'–Interview with Carolyn Haines
Are My Books In Your Local Bookstore?
They might be. Or they might not be.And I can't tell you exactly why. Book distribution...well...it's tricky, and confusing, and a big mystery. Trust me, even Sherlock Holmes could be baffled by the ins and outs of book distribution. My friend Emilie Richards does a wizard job of discussing this on her blog.So, yes, I know that fans have found my books in chain booksellers around the country. But I also know that sometimes, they don't see my … [Read more...] about Are My Books In Your Local Bookstore?
Flip Flip Album
This is a really cute album (okay, I'm bragging, sorry!) that's easy to do. I made it from fun foam. First I cut the shape of the flip flop 3 times. Added the strap and flower to one shape. Glued a second flip flop to that first shape so that the ends of the strap were inside the "sandwich" or the middle. I added the foot. The toenails are packing tape over colored paper so they are really shiny! And last of all, I put on the flower and the … [Read more...] about Flip Flip Album
Here's what Amy Alessio wrote for Bookreporter.com about Photo, Snap, Shot:"The plot is intricate and fascinating. Real history is intertwined with fiction to make a layered, believable adventure. There is nothing cute about this cozy mystery...Instead, readers will find realistic characters and plenty of tension to keep pages turning right until the end. Award-nominated author Joanna Campbell Slan's series continues to be strong."Aw, I'm … [Read more...] about
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A Capitol Fourth
Because we supplied the 9' Steinway grand piano for the nation's 30th celebration of the 4th of July, our family was invited to view the party from 12th row seats. Wow, what a great time we had!Jimmy Smits was the master of ceremonies, and he did a fine job. His comment that his family came here as immigrants--and that America had been very good indeed to the Smits family--touched the hearts of the audience members. It was a timely reminder that … [Read more...] about A Capitol Fourth
