A Star is Born

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I'm featured on the home page this week, snowfall and all...CHECK IT OUT! Christmas time is here and there's nothing like kicking back with a good book ( The Adventures of Boots: The Giant Snowball) and watch the ground become a beautiful white blanket.


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Linda's Write Spot: Guest blogging on Deanie Humphrys Dunne's site tod...

Linda's Write Spot: Guest blogging on Deanie Humphrys Dunne's site tod...: http://www.dhdunne.blogspot.com/

Guest blogging on Deanie Humphrys Dunne's site today-come join me...thanks

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Linda's Write Spot: Introducing Author Jennifer Young

Linda's Write Spot: Introducing Author Jennifer Young: Thank you Jennifer Young. It's a pleasure to have you join me today. 1. Tell me about yourself.          I usually aim at wri...

Introducing Author Jennifer Young

Thank you Jennifer Young. It's a pleasure to have you join me today.

1. Tell me about yourself.  

       I usually aim at writing fractured fairy tales or humorous stories for children, but it doesn't always turn out that way. I'm originally from Southern Connecticut, but now live in South Jersey with my husband and three children. I’m a member of Julie Hedlund’s group 12 x 12. I participate in Tara Lazar’s annual PiBoIdMo which lasts all of November and I am a member of two wonderful critique groups.

 2. What is the title of your most recent book? Elaborate. Share an excerpt if you like.

 My second picture book, A CHERRY TOMATO ON TOP, is coming out in the fall of 2013, with Willow Moon Publishing. 

Synopsis: Gordy's birthday is only a few days away and he longs for tasty treats like cherry tomatoes and pickled beats. In Gordy's backwards world, junk food - like candy & chips - are considered healthy. Everywhere Gordy goes he sees yummy fruits and vegetables but he must wait for his special day to get them.

3. Do you have other published works? If so, tell me a little about it/them.

My debut picture book, POISON APPLE PIE, was published last year on March 24^th 2012 and is available through MeeGenius Children’s Books. I have one more picture book, BABY BUG'S YAWN, forthcoming with MeeGenius Inc. in early 2014.    

4. Where do you get ideas for your books?  

Everyday things, my kids, old stories, today's news,  movies, and being by a campfire are just some ways. (One very helpful way is by joining PiBoIdMo each year. I come away with 30+ ideas during that month) 

5. What advice would you give to new authors

 -Try not to make it a race to get published- it's a long process and you'll need patience.

-Read as many children's books you can and I write as often as you can. 

-Join a critique group

-Check out different types of writing groups are out there-online or in person- and find one that will help you continually learn about the publishing world and grow as a writer. 

 6. Since you been writing, have you had an ah ha moment?

Yes! One editor (from the start of my writing journey) politely rejected my submission but she also gave me helpful advice. And with her words I was encouraged to keep at it.

I thought, “Ah ha, I’m going to stick with this and be a published writer someday.”

 7. Please share your info and where your book can be published 

My blog: http://jennyleeyoung.blogspot.com/

My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-Young-Author/183657151679111

My Twitter link: https://twitter.com/ItsJennyYoung

POISON APPLE PIE is an eBook available through MeeGenuis. The direct link is: http://www.meegenius.com/book/6067/poison-apple-pie

COMING SOON! A CHERRY TOMATO ON TOP will be available in paperback and as an eBook with Willow Moon Publishing in late November to Early December 2013. The publisher’s website is: http://www.willowmoonpublishing.com/childrensbooks.html

COMING SOON! BABY BUG’S YAWN is forthcoming with MeeGenius in early 2014. Their website is: http://www.meegenius.com/

Get listed on the directory!

http://www.directory-authors.com/

Children's books on the registry:
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Encyclopedia of Death and Dying: African Religions

I found this to be a very interesting article. When I was growing up, I saw some of these still practiced by older people. The customs lasted for a long time but are mostly died out now.

http://www.deathreference.com/A-Bi/African-Religions.html#ixzz2hc7z62TI

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Poetry

Picking up the pieces

At some point in life
Someone will come along
Who will hurt you bad
Tear your heart in pieces
And let them fall where they
May without even a notice
Of where or how they land
Your whole body and soul
Seem to be falling
Apart as these little rips
And tears disintegrate.
As the shreds drop in slow
Motion to the ground
Your mind is gathering
Speed, wondering
What is going on here?
What is happening to me?
Then you realize
I’m not the only one,
And nor will I be the last
I have to get it together.
My life will never be the same,
But it just may get better
I have to try
And it can’t start
Until I begin
Picking up the pieces

©2013 Linda Black

Howard Hewitt - I Do