Let’s take a moment and recap my indie publishing tips so far: 1) Invite others to join you 2) Take Your Time 3) Communicate Well 4) Patience 5) Keep everyone in the loop 6) Remember to Take a Break 7) Stay on to finish the ride 8) Hold Everyone to the Same Standard And, My…
There is no way to disguise my excitement today! I had a book birthday yesterday! My second publication as an indie author and publisher was released! Yesterday was a roller-coaster of a day. You know the type, up and down and then up again, until you finally rest at a good spot after an incredible…
It’s National Poetry Month! What better way to celebrate poetry than to release a book of poems? That’s how I plan to celebrate this month! My upcoming anthology Picture Perfect Poetry: An Anthology of Ekphrastic Nature Poetry For Students will be published later this week (hopefully)! Last week, the authors included in the book got…
Good Day! It’s Poetry Friday! Today’s round-up is brought to us by Karen Edmisten and her same-named blog. She posted some great autumn-themed media from the past. Be sure to check it out. Thanks, Karen! I’ve been mired down in several projects. I am finishing a National Park quilt for our oldest son. He turned…
I’m pleased to host Poetry Friday this week! If you want to know more about what Poetry Friday is, check this post by author Renee M. Tulipee. When I realized I’d be the host on the Friday before Halloween, I immediately turned to my Jack Prelutsky poetry book entitled, It’s Halloween (1977). This book is…
It’s Poetry Friday! Our host this week is Bridget from Wee Words for Wee Ones. Please join her birthday celebration as she contemplates the need for happiness in the world as so many are suffering right now. Thanks for hosting Bridget! Next week, you’ll find Poetry Friday here, on The Apples in My Orchard, where…
At the risk of being repetitive, I am sharing some photos of our trip to Europe. It was 15 days of history, enrichment, and enjoyment. The photographs I was able to capture will keep my thoughts and feelings alive for a long while. Inspired today by our host, Catherine Flynn at Reading to the Core,…
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It’s Poetry Friday and Amy Ludwig VanDerwater is our host on her website, The Poem Farm. Thank you for hosting, Amy! Some of you know my love of words and poetry came from my mom. She was a third-grade teacher for over 30 years and had a huge vocabulary with a love for the written…
It’s Poetry Friday and our host this week is Linda at her blog Teacher Dance where she shares excitement about this time of year. Thanks for hosting Linda, and stay cool! This has been an odd week. I have been battling a rash. I sought treatment for it on Monday, which is an unusual occurrence…