I am going through old photos and slides my Mom scanned. There are many that are uneditable, and more that succumbed to age and mildew. But I have what I have and it will have to do. The pictures chronicle family gatherings in dining rooms, backyards, boats and beaches—perfect for summer writing prompts. Summer Prompt… Continue reading Beach Days circa 1960s
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Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome
My niece is getting married. Erica and Mike are getting married in my parents’ backyard. It will be the eighth wedding in the Truglio backyard. My wedding was first, exactly forty-four years ago. Backyard weddings are not unusual, but a Truglio backyard wedding is special. My parent's backyard faces the Great South Bay—our beautiful bay… Continue reading Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome
Discovering Superpowers
What's Your Writer Story? #whatsyourwriterstory Welcome to What's Your Writer Story, where Indie Children's Book Authors present their latest project's writers journey. Find out the what, where, how, and/or why of the process that brought a children's book into the world. Meet the awesome Christine Maier, children’s book author and speaker. Her book, The Too… Continue reading Discovering Superpowers
Taking That Big Baby Step
In today's Indie Author World, a writer must know how to market, understand their audience, pick keywords, brand, stay consistent with the brand, navigate social media, and constantly be on top of the evolving market . I find marketing an exhausting means to get my books in front of my audience (parents, teachers, grandparents, reviewers,… Continue reading Taking That Big Baby Step
Mother’s Day Coffee Share
Good morning Everyone. It's a beautiful day on the south shore of Long Island. I am attempting to reconnect writing and reading routines in the wake of my daughter's wedding, Famous Seaweed Soup's book release, spring cleanup, and getting the boats launched for the season. I look forward to reading your coffee shares, so I'll… Continue reading Mother’s Day Coffee Share
