I review children’s books from picture books to YA for Armadillo Magazine, The Children’s Book Review, iReadBooks Tours and was a former reviewer for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Here you’ll find links to all of those reviews, guest posts, author interviews and giveaways.
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Book Review + Giveaway: Bentley and the Magic Sticks!
Title: Bentley and the Magic Sticks | Author: Claire Eckard | Illustrator: Ann York | Publisher: Mill City Press | Publication Date: April 2021 Book Description: Bentley and the Magic Sticks follows this extra-large canine as he finds out that his favorite sticks have magical powers, thanks to a wonderful Fairy Dogmother called Tia! Because other dogs are afraid of his large…
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Abigay’s Farm – Assisted Self-Publishing
Originally posted on Buzz about Books: ODETTE ELLIOTT I have had six books traditionally published. Some friends thought that this would help me to get my children’s novel ‘Abigay’s Farm’ traditionally published.? However, it didn’t work like that. I certainly tried.? I wrote to over 34 agencies – very time-consuming but no luck.? I received…
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Blog Tour + Giveaway: Your Writing Matters
Title: Your Writing Matters: How to Banish Self-Doubt, Trust Yourself, and Go the Distance | Author: Colleen M. Story | Category: Adult Non-Fiction | Publisher: Midchannel Press | Release Date: July 2021 Book Description: Does your future as a writer feel uncertain? You write day after day. You dream of bestseller’s lists and…
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Guest Post: Author Steve Petzinger
Have you ever considered co-writing a book with another author? Steve Petzinger, co-author of BOB THE BANANA GOES BAD, shares his experience working collaboratively on a picture book and tips for giving it a try. How to Collaborate with a Co-author By Steve Petzinger When I was 12 and I first wrote Bob the Banana…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Bob the Banana Goes Bad
Title: Bob the Banana Goes Bad | Authors: Steve Petzinger and Selai Akbar-Hussain | Illustrator: Juan Diaz | Publisher: Mascot Books | Publication Date: June, 2021 Book Description: In this heartwarming story, Bob the banana goes on an emotional journey as he worries about going bad before he can be of any use to Mr. Abbot. With the help of his friends,…
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