SORRY FOR THE DELAY!
Geesh, I am full of apologies lately. I’m so far behind in everything, which might not surprise you if you read my Emu’s Debuts post about “balance” being overrated. Being a mother, an author, managing my book launch and Multiple Sclerosis…phew. Wanna be an intern? Inquire within. Better terms and conditions than Kramerica Industries!
First I’d like to THANK YOU for backing my friend Ryan Hipp’s Kickstarter project, LITTLE STEPS. Ryan has exceeded his goal with more than a week to go. HIPP HIPP HOORAY!
Next, here are the winners from the past two giveaways! (Selected with the help of Random.org.)
WATCH YOUR TONGUE, CECILY BEASLEY by Lane Fredrickson:
Tina M. Cho!
NUGGET AND FANG PRIZE PACK from Tammi Sauer:
Laura Dineen!
CONGRATULATIONS! Watch for an email from me.
And that’s all folks. But stay tuned—lots of book reviews coming soon, including a rare “poisonous” foray into YA fiction! I’ll also be walking you through what it takes to plan a book launch, which today includes getting quotes for COOKIES. Sweet!
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) 
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April 14, 2013 at 5:40 pm
K.L. Pickett
I know what you mean about being overloaded…and I’m anxiously awaiting your info on planning a book launch as my first science fiction middle grade eBook SEVENTH GRADE (ALIEN!) HERO just came out!
April 14, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Tara Lazar
Congratulations!
I am working on it now and it’s taking up most of my thoughts and energy. I didn’t think I’d have a book launch party–such a big expense–but I am being encouraged by my friends and family to do it, since you only debut once! I am researching SWAG options, planning book plates with James Burks, my illustrator, so we can easily have books signed by us both, arranging blog reviews, appearances and other publicity opportunities, and doing fun things like pricing out cookie favors for the party. I am not a very organized person, and there’s a lot to manage, and I’m doing it all off the top of my head instead of making a list or spreadsheet. I think tomorrow I will create a checklist. Or find one online. Someone already invented this wheel, I’m sure!
April 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm
tinamcho
Great news to wake up to! Thanks, Tara! Your post at Emu’s was awesome. Left a comment over there.
April 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm
viviankirkfield
It is hard to keep from being overwhelmed…and you have quite a lot (of amazing things) on your plate, Tara! Congrats to Tina and Laura. 🙂