Mayra Calvani
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Multi-genre author and reviewer Mayra Calvani has penned 10 books for children and adults. She's a regular contributor to Blogcritics Magazine and American Chronicle, as well as a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Children's Writers Coaching Club. She keeps two blogs, Mayra's Secret Bookcase and The Dark Phantom Review.
Additionally, she's the co-author of the ForeWord Best of the Year Award winner, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing.
Visit her newest, fun blog, Pets and Their Authors, where her golden retriever interviews authors' pets.
Mayra is also the National Latino Books Examiner for Examiner.com.
Check out her children's books at Mayra's Secret Bookcase.
Latest Articles
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A Conversation With Julie Prestsater
Julie Prestsater's first novel features a smart high school freshman who's in love with a senior football player.
Sep 20, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Fifteen Years Old and Already Published
Melissa Burmester started writing novels when she was only twelve years old. Now, three years later, she's the proud author of the book, Ginger High.
Sep 10, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Children's Author Talks About Her First Novel
Collins' first novel for kids is about a boy who thinks he was cloned from the blood on the Shroud of Turin.
Sep 7, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Interview with Charlotte Mielziner
Charlotte Mielziner talks about her work with Westinn Kennels, Animal Behavior College, and the Safety Sam Dog Bite Prevention Program.
Sep 7, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Children's Dog Books and Reviews
Children's Dog Books and Reviews specializes in reviewing dog books for children from the perspective of a mom who knows about dogs and dog training.
Sep 6, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Excellent Children's Book About Hurricane Betsy
Tree House in a Storm is a touching children's picture book about a brother and a sister and how their lives change because of a hurricane.
Aug 12, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Interview With Rachelle Burk
Tree House in a Storm was inspired by the author's experience during Hurricane Betsy in 1965.
Aug 3, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Too Many Jellybeans Isn't Good
Angeline Jellybean is a delightful little picture book about a girl who likes nothing but jellybeans. Unfortunately, too many jellybeans aren't too kind on one's stomach!
Jul 12, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Review of The Right to Write, by Julia Cameron
The Right to Write doesn't teach writers the craft of writing. Instead, it teaches how to trust one's potential and unleash one's creativity.
Jul 11, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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Review of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron is known as a creativity guru--and for good reason. Her book, The Artist's Way, has inspired writers and artists from all levels and backgrounds.
Jul 11, 2009
- Mayra Calvani
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