Hey! Look who stopped by my blog tonight. It’s children’s author Shari Lyle-Soffe! She’s the author of the Rooter and Snuffle series, published by Guardian Angel Publishing.Her wonderful story-telling mixed with illustrator Kevin Scott Collier’s illustrations is a recipe for a brillaint book. Welcome, Shari!Jen: How long have you been writing for children? What madeContinueContinue reading “Shari Lyle–Soffe”
Author Archives: Jennifer Valentino
Guardian Angel Publishing
What do you think of this new logo for Guardian Angel Publishing? A wonderful work of art, I’d say. It’s not a surprise, since the artist who designed it, Kevin Scott Collier, is a talented children’s illustrator. As you may know, I’m having my first picture book published this summer,”A Star in the Night,” byContinueContinue reading “Guardian Angel Publishing”
The Perfectionist in Me
I’ve been working on my 4th assignment at ICL (The Institute of Children’s Literature) for months now. I’m taking the advanced course on writing children’s books. The assignment was due before Christmas and I’m still revising it. I’ll think it’s ready to send off and then I’ll see a sentence (or two –or three) thatContinueContinue reading “The Perfectionist in Me”
Going to New York
It’s official! In February I am going to New York to the annual winter SCBWI conference. I attended my first local SCBWI conference a few months ago and had the best time. I can only imagine all the things I’ll learn at this one. It’s been a goal of mine to go to the NewContinueContinue reading “Going to New York”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Welcome, 2008! It’s a new year…and with a new year comes new goals. I’ve been thinking back on 2007 lately and I realized that I accomplished some huge things this year. My writing is taking off. I’ve had many stories and articles published, began my own website and blogs, and attended my first conferences. MostContinueContinue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!”