Hum and Swish – Perfect Picture Book Friday

I usually try to review the latest and greatest or upcoming picture books here,...
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Apple and Magnolia – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Connection. Heart. Hope. This book has it all. (Quick apology. My scanner washed out...
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Action Jackson – Perfect Picture Book Friday

I found Action Jackson while wandering through the library the other day, looking for...
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Only the Best for You, Mom! – Valentiny Contest

And now it’s time for Susanna Hill’s Valentiny contest! The rules this year: write a Valentines story...
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The Best Valentine’s Day Party Ever – Contest Entry

Contest Rules: A character must be hopeful 214 words max, title not included Appropriate...
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Where Are the Words – Perfect Picture Book Friday

As a fan of writing, including punctuation and puns, I got the biggest kick...
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Fleecetown’s Turnaround – Holiday Contest Story

Well, well, well. Somehow we’ve made it to the end of yet another year....
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Goblin’s New Blood – Halloweensie Competition

And now, another entry into Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie story competition. The Rules: must...
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Whoops! – Perfect Picture Book Friday

It was the cover that called to me from the bookshelf: Who wouldn’t be...
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The Bad Seed – Perfect Picture Book Friday

I stumbled into one of my favorite independent bookstores in San Francisco the other...
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