Author Archives: Eric DelaBarre

SUMMER READING

Set during the 4th of July weekend and perfect for summer reading, Saltwater Taffy follows the lives of five ‘tween-age’ friends as they embark on an epic journey of treasure hunting adventure and self-discovery. “A perfect read for the summer.  A … Continue reading

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THE POWER OF THOUGHT: All Hacks Off The Stage

The power of thought continues to be a paradox.  While we have more people realizing, celebrating and sharing the power of thought, we are failing to master the concept. If we can agree, for even a brief second, that our … Continue reading

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FOR THE PEOPLE OF BOSTON

For all the people of Boston, we send you this note of love.  We support and love you.  As I sit in my office in Santa Monica, I am not sure what drives a person to do these acts of … Continue reading

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WISDOM FOR KIDS

Saltwater Taffy offers everyday wisdom for kids.  The book is a different kind of children’s book in that it not only entertains the young reader with an epic treasure hunting adventure, but it teaches them along the way. Now endorsed by … Continue reading

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ADVICE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

While this might seem like simple advice for kids of all ages, I believe it can be an ideal we all can live by.  As the world continues to quicken at an alarming pace, we must always remember that the … Continue reading

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SUNSHINE STATE READING LIST

SUNSHINE STATE READING LIST Please suggest SALTWATER TAFFY to the Sunshine Reader list.  After visiting Water’s Edge Elementary School in Boca Raton Florida, we were flooded with emails asking if Saltwater Taffy is a Sunshine Reader title. I knew we … Continue reading

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LIT JAM Susanville

LIT JAM Susanville 2013 Lit Jam Susanville was yet another amazing author visit for Saltwater Taffy.  We sold out every book they hand in the Lit Jam bookstore as well as 2 additional boxes of special orders. With over 500 … Continue reading

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AUTHOR VISITS TO SCHOOLS

AUTHOR VISITS TO SCHOOLS The author visits to schools continue as we were in front of 575 kids in the last two days in Susanville, California.  We’re in town for the Lassen County LIT JAM Festival and have a total … Continue reading

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THE MOST AMAZING LETTER EVER

THE MOST AMAZING LETTER EVER I just received the most amazing letter ever.  As an independent children’s book author, this is the kind of letter that makes all those moments of frustration of being a ‘little fish in a big … Continue reading

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HOW TO BE HAPPY

HOW TO BE HAPPY: A Daily Practice for Tweens Yes, I believe there is an art form to How To Be Happy.  It’s called watching What you think…How you think…and from Where you think.  As a children’s book author, I … Continue reading

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