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I love lakes too, dear Jonathan! (reprinted with permission)
Calendars, Notebooks, and Note Cards
I will be selling my wildlife calendars and notebooks through the Holiday Season for as long as supplies last. In the past, I’ve used them for hostess and teacher gifts. I’ve given the notebooks to kids with Storycubes or a … Continue reading
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Literacy Breakfast at Albert S. Hall School in Waterville
Last Friday, I was honored to be the guest author at Albert S. Hall School’s Literacy Breakfast in Waterville, Maine. My talk – the inspiration behind the series. My hope – that students would learn they could find inspiration too, … Continue reading
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Writer’s Camp and Schmooze 2015
Every year, I look forward to hosting my writer’s group to a working weekend here at Poland Spring Campground. Fall is the time when I transition from primarily working on campground “stuff” to digging into writing projects. So meeting with … Continue reading
And Winner Of The Giveaway Is . . .
Today, I took all the names, of all the teachers and librarians who entered the contest, and brought them to my classroom. Mrs. Shanning was nice enough to let me hijack some of our Writing Block time so our students … Continue reading
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Giveaway For Teachers and Librarians
In honor of wonderful educators everywhere, Islandport Press and I are running a special contest for teachers and librarians! For as long as I can remember, teachers and librarians have played a major role in my life by encouraging, nurturing, … Continue reading
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Cooper and Packrat News
I just received exciting news! The paperback edition of Mystery on Pine Lake, will be released September 18th!! Just in time for back to school!! I’m going to have a contest for teachers and librarians surrounding the release date. Check … Continue reading
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A Visit To Lake Region Book Club
Back on June 3rd, I visited Lake Region’s After School book club. Paula had contacted me to say they’d just finished reading Mystery of Pine Lake, and could I share the inspiration behind the series? Could I? It’s my favorite … Continue reading
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Fox Kit Research
The manuscript for Mystery of the Missing Fox might be in my editor’s hands for review, but that doesn’t mean the research stops. Especially when it involves fox kits. Truth be told, even without the story, I’d be researching them. … Continue reading
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Contest Winners!
Sorry it took so long to post the winners, but the campground store was hopping busy today! After the long, long winter, it felt awesome to have so many campers and readers in the building. First, I’d like to say … Continue reading
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