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Interviews

Claire’s Day: A Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators, and Reading Excellence

“Claire’s Day was born out of a desire to honor my daughter in a positive way, that was true to her and who she was. How does one capture the essence of a lively, high-spirited, purple-loving little girl who was never far from a book?” Julie Rubini What started as a one-day event to honor Claire Lynsey Rubini who passed away from a heart condition … Continue reading Claire’s Day: A Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators, and Reading Excellence

Halli Gomez5 Comments
Interviews

FOWP Spotlight Interview! Featuring Gabrielle

Those of you who have been following the blog have probably clicked on our bio page to see who we are. But, come on, we all know we’re more than a posed photo and a blurb. We’ve all got families and lives, too.  I’d like to get to know each of our blog contributors better and decided to start with Gabrielle because we’ve recently swapped … Continue reading FOWP Spotlight Interview! Featuring Gabrielle

Kristi Wientge2 Comments
Author, Interviews

Interview with Author Julie Rubini

Julie Rubini’s love of books began with bike rides to the bookmobile for Nancy Drew mysteries. She began writing as a child, worked in sales as an adult, became a councilwoman, got married, and had a family. In addition to a freelance writing career, Julie  wrote the children’s books Hidden Ohio (published by Mackinac Island Press) and Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the … Continue reading Interview with Author Julie Rubini

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Author, Interviews

Character Development: A Conversation with MG Author Jennifer Maschari

Character development has two distinct parts: the behind-the-scenes work the author does to get to know the characters and identify their emotional arcs, and how the characters are revealed to the reader on the actual pages. If the second part is done right, readers will fall in love with a character and buy into his or her journey. Done poorly, readers will find themselves slogging … Continue reading Character Development: A Conversation with MG Author Jennifer Maschari

Jessica Vitalis1 Comment
Author, Book Recommendations, Interviews

Author Chat with Carrie Firestone, author of The LOOSE ENDS LIST

I loved the ARC of Carrie Firestone’s debut YA novel, The Loose Ends List! The book will be released on June 7th by Little, Brown. Carrie is insanely busy – both with getting ready for the launch and with edits for her second novel, but she graciously let us steal a few minutes of her time to tell us about preparing for her debut novel’s pub date. … Continue reading Author Chat with Carrie Firestone, author of The LOOSE ENDS LIST

Rebecca J. Allen2 Comments
Creativity and Craft, Interviews

Up Your Game with the Write Fashions from THE WINGED PEN

Can the right clothes inspire writers? In a word, yes. My Winged Pen fellow, Michelle Leonard, pointed me to this article about how clothes affect our performance. Get your red sneakers now before there’s a run on them! So what do productive writers wear? Lucky socks? Writer’s baseball cap? NaNoWrimo Winner t-shirt? I once had a beloved writing sweater with a monk-like cowl with pom-pom … Continue reading Up Your Game with the Write Fashions from THE WINGED PEN

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Book Recommendations, Interviews

Happy Book Birthday – A Ticket to the Pennant

I’m thrilled to help my friend and critique partner, Mark Holtzen, celebrate the release of his gorgeous new picture book, A Ticket to the Pennant. Featuring beautiful retro-style illustrations from John Skewes, the story recounts Huey’s adventures as he searches his diverse Seattle neighborhood for his missing ticket to see the Seattle Rainiers play in the big game in 1955. Tell us a little bit about … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday – A Ticket to the Pennant

Julie Artz4 Comments
Book Recommendations, Interviews

Book Buying Advice from the Kiddos

Today I’ve teamed up with my eldest daughter, Sylvia , because it’s her 11th birthday. And anyone who knows me knows if it’s your birthday (or any holiday) you’re getting a book from me. In her earlier days, Sylvia was an easy girl to buy books for. She loved whatever I picked out. Now…. Well, it’s much more difficult. I seriously think it’s easier to … Continue reading Book Buying Advice from the Kiddos

Kristi Wientge10 Comments
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Interview with Author — Karen Foxlee

Gabby Byrne: Today I have the unparalleled delight of interviewing one of my agency-sisters, Karen Foxlee. She’s the bestselling author of OPHELIA AND THE MARVELOUS BOY, THE MIDNIGHT DRESS, and AN ANATOMY OF WINGS. She’s also just an all-around wonderful person. Her new book, A MOST MAGICAL GIRL is due out in August, 2016. Karen lives in the far-flung wilds of Northern Australia and is … Continue reading Interview with Author — Karen Foxlee

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Interview with MG author Wendy McLeod MacKnight

Hi, Wendy. I’m really excited to talk to you not only because you recently revealed the cover of your debut upcoming book, It’s a mystery, Pig-Face, but also because you’ve got a unique story about how you got there! Let’s start with the first question I’ve been dying to ask, how did you make the jump from CEO to author? I kind of imagine you … Continue reading Interview with MG author Wendy McLeod MacKnight

Kristi Wientge13 Comments
Book Recommendations, Interviews

We’re celebrating the release day for THE WOODEN PRINCE with a GIVEAWAY!

Releasing Today! March 15th! OUT OF ABATON, Book 1: THE WOODEN PRINCE   by John Claude Bemis We at The Winged Pen have read several of John Claude Bemis’ books, so we are very excited about THE WOODEN PRINCE. Let’s get started with the blurb! The automa Pinocchio has always been duty-bound to serve in the floating palace of Venice’s emperor. So when Pinocchio finds himself locked in … Continue reading We’re celebrating the release day for THE WOODEN PRINCE with a GIVEAWAY!

Michelle Leonard25 Comments
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Interview with MG author Shelley Sly

Hey, Shelley! It’s so great to feature you as our first interview on the blog. Thanks so much for inviting me here! For those of you who are not familiar with Shelley and her amazing contemporary Middle Grade books, here’s some links to her blog and books.  Now, on with the interview! In the past, when I’ve interviewed you, we focused on your journey of self-publishing and … Continue reading Interview with MG author Shelley Sly

Kristi Wientge5 Comments