Hi There!



I just included my interview-sample with “Clementine’s” author Sarah Pennypacker at my site:

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?AuthorID=2092 -- Clementine is a rambunctious eight year-old who does hilarious (though well-intentioned) stunts. My interview-article with Pennypacker includes how the book helps grown-ups support a high-energy child.

And speaking of, I have wonderful new images of my Ayla:

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?id=16153 is one I took of Jason (Ayla’s daddy) with her.

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?AuthorID=2092&id=16139 is one of Ayla pretending to be a princess. The hat was created by her preschool class on her fifth birthday.

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?AuthorID=2092&id=16138 is one of me and Ayla posing “goofily” for my new camera, lavished on me by Jason when he received his Social Security Disability settlement. I have a ball with that camera!

If you ever wanted to write a book or are a major teen-book fan, you must check-out my interview with the amazing Niki Burnham:

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=27169

While on the subject of kids, I must mention how my cousin Amy’s twelve year-old daughter Bethany wrote a middle-grade book called “Wild Country: Book One – Beyond Wild Dreams.” It’s a fantasy about Wild, an ambitious young filly, and a special little girl named Larayne. The story starts when Wild follows her herd’s leader, Aspen, to a secret meeting place for the herd and three other herds. Things go array when Aspen is attacked by a cougar. It is up to Wild to find help. Amazing events follow when Wild is captured by humans, and the magical young Larayne sets Wild free and. Subsequently, Larayne becomes a part of the herd.

Bethany’s story combines meticulous geographical detail with well-drawn-out characters. (Basically, the book blew me away and should find an excellent publisher one day. Thanks, Dad, for passing the manuscript onto me!)

Which brings me to another children’s book -- though for a younger set. I’ve always been a fan of Edward Gorey’s strange (gory/creepy) illustrations. Here is the modern, brighter, and funnier (?) version:

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=2092

Lotsa Love,

Sara