Category Archives: books

Beautiful Book Trailer

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Today I’m taking a moment to stop in and share one of the most beautiful book trailers I’ve ever seen. I wanted to read the book anyway (and have pre-ordered my copies), but, after watching the trailer, I wish it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Ah, the weekend. Here it’s actually Rodeo weekend (that means there’s a rodeo happening—which is a big thing in my town) so things are crazy! The girls and I went to the parade this morning, though we didn’t stay through … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

My calendar says it’s February. And not only is it February, but it’s more than halfway over.  Calling my calendar a liar and ranting and raving that it must still be January did no good. It’s still February and it’s … Continue reading →

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A Very Gloom-y Giveaway

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

I had planned to start this giveaway on Monday, but then the whole gearing up for WriteOnCon thing happened. The conference was amazing, by the way, and, if you are a writer of children’s literature, be sure to check it … Continue reading →

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Gustav Gloom and The Four Terrors—Recent Reads Review

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s time for another book review (hopefully I’ll start posting these more frequently)! As a reminder of my new scoring system, I’m using emoticons. Here’s what they mean: –WOW—I loved this book and will talk/have talked about/shared it with others. … Continue reading →

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Contest Winners!!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Thank you to all who participated in the contest (here and on LJ). I hope you’ll all read When the Butterflies Came because it is awesome!!! I assigned numbers to each entry and used Random.org to generate the winning numbers. … Continue reading →

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Recent Reads Review—When the Butterflies Came

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

As a reminder of my new scoring system, I’m using emoticons. Here’s what they mean: –WOW—I loved this book and will talk/have talked about/shared it with others. –Not totally in love, but this was a great book and I may … Continue reading →

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Contest Time!!!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

I know it’s not morning, but there was an issue at the kids’ school this morning that I had to take care of (had to go into the principal’s office). It’s all good, but it took most of the morning, … Continue reading →

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Words on Wednesday

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

First of all, I’m LOVING WriteOnCon this year! The theme is Back to Basics, and I’ve learned more than I thought I would. I’m not saying I think I know it all or anything, but I thought I knew pretty … Continue reading →

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July Recent Reads Reviews

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s time for some reviews on books I’ve read recently (well, since my last reviews in April). As a reminder of my new scoring system, I’m using emoticons. Here’s what they mean: WOW—I loved this book and will talk/have talked … Continue reading →

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