Monthly Archives: July 2013

Sizzlin’ Summer Freebies

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 1st. A few of the Emblazon authors (we write for tweens) have scheduled a promo day together and priced some of our eBooks for FREE. This is a one-day event, so be sure to … Continue reading

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Walk Two Moons – My Favorite Tween Book

Today is the first Tween the Weekends post, hosted by the Emblazon website here. “Tween the Weekends is a monthly feature hosted on Emblazon. This is an opportunity for writers and readers to promote tween literature, that age bracket squashed between middle grade … Continue reading

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Snakes and Bugs – Parenting Plights & Delights

I asked my sister Cindy if she had any bug or snake stories, knowing how much her son Joker loved bugs as a kid. She told me about the time he was seven. Joker and his friend Joey found a … Continue reading

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Snoring – Parenting Plights & Delights

Kids think snoring is funny. So do I, which is why I taught Grasshopper, my toddler grandson, to pretend snore. The other day he was lying on the floor looking at his shadow on the wall and he did his … Continue reading

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Prizes! Celebrate Launch of Emblazon Website

Come celebrate the birth of a new website called Emblazon! Together, our sparks will light up the lives of young readers. Help us blaze new trails and make a difference. A wise person once said, “Write your name on the heart … Continue reading

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