Between MG and YA: Books for Tweens and Young Teens
I started my current work in progress in September of last year. For about a year now, I’ve described it to several people who said, “That sounds like Middle Grade (or MG), not Young Adult (or YA).” Some said that…
4th of July in Old Alaska
Here’s an old post about the holiday–Happy 4th of July! The 4th of July has always been a favorite holiday, even in territorial Alaska. Most small Alaskan towns had parades, contests, and other festivities. Here’s a few I’ve collected from…
Holly Jolly Facebook Page Hop
HOLLY JOLLY HOP Here’s the info for my stop on the Holly Jolly Hop! This hop runs from 13 – 20 Dec.* My prize: a box of Alaska Wild Berry Chocolates. Imagine flavorful Alaska wild berry jellies coated with tasty…
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26 is this year’s date for Small Business Saturday. It’s the day we encourage everyone to shop at their local small businesses to help our communities stay strong. This year, I want to acknowledge all the independent bookstores…
Alaska Book Week 2016
This year, Alaska Book Week (http://www.alaskabookweek.com) is October 1-8. As you know if you’ve been following me for a while, Alaska Book Week is a time to celebrate Alaskan authors and books. We have lots of great authors here, so…