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Archive for June, 2007

Take heed, Spell Checkers

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

I don’t know how he’s able to pull off talking like this. It must have taken hours of practice. Check it out.
UPDATED: Lady T. is absolutely right. You have to watch this, too. It gave me chills it’s so great!
Technorati Tags: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Taylor Mali

June chocolate winners!!!

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Yes, you read correctly, CHOCOLATE. Because while the rest of you have been going about your business, I have been busy sending out test orders of chocolate products that might get us through the summer. And I’m happy to report that I seem to have found something that can survive the oppressive heat.
So […]

Send me your conference ideas

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Hey, gang, we’re going to include some workshops discussion groups/forums (thanks to Sheila Ruth for correcting me) in this 1st Annual Kidlitosphere Conference.
I’ve already gotten some discussion ideas from people via e-mail, but I’d like to hear more. I’m thinking we’ll schedule three or four (or maybe more, if there’s interest–run them in two […]

The Friday List–and 1st Annual Kidlitosphere Conference

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Check this out: Just when I was feeling all uncertain yesterday about whether I really should throw this party in Chicago (the old “What was I thinking? Is anyone really coming?” inner voice), I saw this post from Jen Robinson:
“One other person who I’ll mention specifically is Robin Brande, who rocks because she […]

Love the book, love the author/ No like the author . . .

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Mother Reader posted this the other day:
“See, when I read a book that I love, I don’t feel so much of a fan-type awe of the author as I feel like we are new best friends. I like their book, therefore I’ll probably like them and — here’s the leap of faith — they will […]

Blog prom date

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

You know how on Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, Jules and Eisha always ask the people they’re interviewing, “Which blog or site would you take to the prom to show off and you love it so much you could marry it?”
Well, now’s your chance.
Because we have this party going now, and it seems silly to […]

Tuesday Book Club

Monday, June 25th, 2007

Feast or famine. Last week three books, this week nothing. I’m reading three books at the same time again. Not sure about that strategy. It just happens.
So fill up this space with your own book reports. What did you guys read this week?
Technorati Tags: Tuesday Book Club, Book Clubs, […]

All fun and games at first

Monday, June 25th, 2007

So there we were, sitting around the campfire, husband, dog, me, 12-year-old niece, 9-year-old nephew. And in lieu of me telling stories until my voice gave out, the kids let me off the hook so long as I kept up this game of asking them all sorts of random questions:
–If you could have any […]

The (early) Friday list (nice things you did for yourself this week)

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Hey, everyone, I know we all like consistency and everything, but I’ve decided I need some emergency remedial camping this weekend, and I don’t want to bring the laptop with me, so I thought I’d start this list now.
My nice thing for myself this week is what I just said. It is […]

Party alert!! It’s on.

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

WHEN: Saturday, October 6, evening. Actual time TBA.
WHERE: Chicago. Actual location TBA.
WHO’S INVITED: You. All of you. More specifically, bloggers, commenters, authors, librarians, booksellers, readers–anyone who thinks this party invitation might be for you, you’re right.
WHAT: A semi-potluck. I don’t think we’re going to […]