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FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

When you say nice things to yourself about yourself, you will feel the amazing energy of confidence, which is one of the main reasons I wrote the adventure novel Saltwater Taffy. Through the story of adventure, I am able to showcase … Continue reading →

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7 STEPS FOR CREATING YOUNG READERS

1. START EARLY: Twenty-six percent of children between the ages of three and five, who were read to at least three or four times in the last week by a family member, recognized all letters of the alphabet.  This is … Continue reading →

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DREAMS or DOUBTS: It’s Up To You!

When I first sat down to write this entry, I first had the title of Dreams VS. Doubts.  I wanted to talk about something I have been going through with the evolution of my adventure novel, Saltwater Taffy. When we … Continue reading →

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GETTING BOYS TO READ: Writers, Parents and Teachers, Oh My!

Getting boys to read has been a problem in the past, but now it is an epidemic that we need to address.  In our rapidly changing, dancing with the stars, fast food nation of American culture, boys are falling behind … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Writing Inside Out!

The minute we sit down to write something without an assignment from a teacher, we are writers.  The minute we have a desire to create something out of nothing, we are writers.  The minute we answer a story call from … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Saltwater Taffy in New Orleans

Walking the streets of New Orleans with Saltwater Taffy under my arm brought back an afternoon of memories from my days on the USA NETWORK show, THE BIG EASY. On this trip we met some amazing parents, educators and children … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Phoenix BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

After canvasing the city for tweens and parents alike, Illustrator R.C. Nason and I ended up at the Jerry Colangelo Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix.  The kids at this club were my toughest audience to date.  I am sure … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: THE BIG GIVEAWAY

THE BIG GIVEAWAY OF SALTWATER TAFFY 2500 books loaded into an RV and close to 400 miles and oh yeah, 17 degrees every single morning in the south. I was able to hit 4 Boys & Girls Clubs…the Headquarters for … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE READING: Bad Habit Thinking

MIDDLE GRADE READING: Bad Habit Thinking Written by, Eric DelaBarre If allowed, a single middle grade thought can trip…you…out.  During the formidable years of middle school, life is stuck on hyper-speed and everything seems to be a matter of life … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE BOREDOM: Think Again

MIDDLE GRADE BOREDOM: Think Again Written by Eric DelaBarre Are you really bored as a middle grade kid or are you just being lazy?  What does it mean to be bored or “bide one’s time?”  The Webster’s Dictionary, one of … Continue reading →

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