As you might have guessed, Part8 of WHAT TO EXPECT gives us a glimpse of what happens (or doesn’t happen) AFTER THE BOOK IS BORN. Two “First Trimester” friends (see part 4) — JOANNE LEVY and GAE POLISNER are back, and I’m also thrilled to introduce my writing pal, ELANA K. ARNOLD, mom of two,… Read more »
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting–a BOOK! part7 Non-fiction/ 3rd Trimester
Welcome to the Third Trimester, part 7 of my What to Expect blog series. The third trimester before our daughter was born was full of celebrations. The parties helped me wait (and wait and wait) and made me more anxious at the same time. The biggest difference with book-Babies is that it’s best to cradle… Read more »
What To Expect When You’re Expecting–a BOOK! part6: Multiple Births (writing a series)
My guests this week on WHAT TO EXPECT…, Chad Morris and Naomi Kinsman, are both authors of middle grades SERIES. Yes, Virginia–Welcome to Part6: MULTIPLE BIRTHS. Chad Morris’ fantasy/adventure series, Cragbridge Hall (Shadow Mountain), follows twins Abby and Derick Cragbridge who go to school in the year 2074, “where students don’t read history, but watch… Read more »
What to Expect When You’re Expecting–a BOOK part4–First Trimester
Guess what? This Thursday blog is late because THE BABY ARRIVED!!!! Woo-hooo!!!! My apologies for those of you waiting for the next installment of the continuing saga of book-parents, but I’ve been doing a lot of cooing and oohing instead of blogging. Thank you to the amazing A-team (Amy Lennex & Audrey Mitnick) at Sleeping… Read more »
What to Expect When You’re Expecting–a BOOK! part2
Misconceptions. Anxiety over life changes. Today Show appearances–not. Welcome to installment #2 of my new blog series! Here’s the Dealey: Every Thursday for the next few months, authors–aka book-Moms and book-Dads, both new “parents” and veterans–will stop by and share their thoughts on the publication process: from conception worries (and misconceptions), to “sonogram” glimpses… Read more »