My first two picture books, A Star in the Night and Teresa’s Shadow are published through a great publishing company called Guardian Angel Publishing.(also called GAP) Guardian Angel Publishing is a children’s book publishing company which publishes books for ages 2 through 12. There are picture books, rhyming books, musical books, e-books, print books and moreContinueContinue reading “G is for Guardian Angel Publishing”
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F is for Frederico the Mouse Violinist
A few months ago I reviewed a great new children’s book titled Frederico the Mouse Violinist, by Mayra Calvani. This continues to be a favorite of mine of Guardian Angel Publishing. This great tale about Frederico learning to play the violin is an inspiration to musicians and those interested in the field of music. I canContinueContinue reading “F is for Frederico the Mouse Violinist”
Ending the Story
What should be one of the most important parts of a story or book you’re working on? The ending. Many times, we can overlook the ending or not give it as much thought as the the plotting, editing or revising. But a good, solid ending may make or break your sale. You want that editorContinueContinue reading “Ending the Story”
D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue
Dialogue is an important part of any story or book. It moves the story along, gives pertinent information and makes the characters more interesting. But is there a time when dialogue is bad? Yes! Dialogue can either make or break your manuscript – especially to a busy editor reviewing your work for publication. So howContinueContinue reading “D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue”
C is for Chapter Books
Once our children learn how to read and have mastered picture books, they soon move on to chapter books. When we as authors write chapter books, we need to keep in mind the readers’ interests, age levels, and reading ability to ensure their enjoyment of our adventure. Here is where we need more descriptive, colorfulContinueContinue reading “C is for Chapter Books”
Jennifer Gladen 