Articles written by Mayra Calvani

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Review of The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
There are many nonfiction books on writing on the market today, but few are written by agents. This work, written by agent Noah Lukeman, brings a new perspective.
Jul 9, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella
Confessions of a Shoaholic is a delightful chick-lit novel featuring hilarious situations and a heroine with a heart of gold.
Jul 7, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Review of In Madera Canyon, by Jane E. Holt
Journalist, photographer and award-winning writer Jane E. Holt makes her children's fiction debut with this delightful book about the animals that inhabit Madera Canyon.
Jun 15, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Lessons From a Rescue Dog
What happens when a senior dog and a senior citizen find each other? Find out in this inspiring, heart-warming story told from the point of view of a dog called Jessie.
Jun 5, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
New Children's Book About Earthquakes
Susan J. Berger's latest children's picture book teaches kids everything about earthquakes, from understanding what causes them, to what to do when they happen.
Apr 2, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Interview With Author Shari Lyle-Soffe
Children's author Shari Lyle-Soffe talks about her books, unleashing creativity, writer's block, and the future of children's picture books.
Mar 27, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Book Trailers as Tools of Book Promotion
For authors and publishers, book trailers, or previews, are fun and effective tools of book promotion.
Mar 19, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
New Catholic Magazine for Children
Children's author Jennifer Gladen starts her own Catholic magazine for children.
Mar 13, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Celebrate Read an Ebook Week
In celebration of Read an Ebook Week, Zumaya Publications and Twilight Times Books are giving away free ebooks.
Mar 9, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Children's Author Makes Her Dreams Come True
Donna McDine stresses the importance of organization and to-do lists.
Mar 1, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
Children's Book Teaches English and Chinese
New bilingual children's picture book teaches not only English and Chinese, but an important moral folktale as well.
Feb 5, 2009 - Mayra Calvani
New Bilingual Book for Children
Laughing Zebra Books opens its doors with a Spanish and English picture book that will teach children not only about language, but also about exotic animals.
Jan 16, 2009 - Mayra Calvani