Dear Patient Readers, Remember me—the absent writer? I have plenty of excuses—family drama, constant distractions, health issues, and the cat marching across my keyboard and sending the computer into a spiral dive (the W key may never recover). Despite the cat insisting on rubbing against the touch screen monitors and everything else, I am moving… Continue reading The Absent Writer
Category: Famous Seaweed Soup
Book Birthday Raffle
Good morning, Everyone. It's a bit soggy and cool here on the south shore of Long Island. Spring is officially in full force with rain, bird chatter, and a very long list of yard chores. I've been very busy putting together and getting the word out for Famous Seaweed Soup Book Birthday Raffle. It's been… Continue reading Book Birthday Raffle
You’re Invited
You are invited!Famous Seaweed Soup is 2-years old! This calls for a celebration. In fact, this calls for a month long Book Birthday Celebration!Here’s what’s happening.The Famous Seaweed Soup Picture Book Giveaway runs from April 9th to May 9th. Thirty (30) Famous Seaweed Soup soft cover books will be mailed out to thirty (30) lucky winners! You… Continue reading You’re Invited
March Weekend Coffee Share
Good morning Everyone. Happy March. It feels a little Lion-y here on the south shore of Long Island, but there are crocuses blooming on the lawn- a Spring sign. It's time to shake off the winter blues and come out of hibernation. Pour your brew. Let's catch up. If we were having coffee together, I… Continue reading March Weekend Coffee Share
Illustrator Extraordinaire
A magical part of children lit are the pictures. Although the words tell a magical story, the illustrations capture the magic. Pairing a writer with the right illustrator is essential to a children’s picture book's success. I believe illustrating children’s books well is an extraordinary talent. Way back some thirty-plus years ago, the Albert Whitman… Continue reading Illustrator Extraordinaire