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I'm the Managing Editor and co-owner of Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. I live in Fort Collins, CO along with my wife (and the more famous half of Children's Book Insider) Laura Backes, our son Matthew and our dogs Otis and Rocky. We just launched an amazing new site for children's writers! *** http://cbiclubhouse.com ***
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Comment by Guido Sperandio on 1/27/2010 7:25:21 AM:
Hi, Jon!
I write to You in my language. For sayng to You «grazie!». Sono contento di ricevere le tue mail. Scrivimi ancora. Il tuo blog è meraviglioso. Do You understand? Tell me: Yes!!!
Guido Sperandio, from Milano, where now it's very cold...
Hi, Jon!
I write to You in my language. For sayng to You «grazie!». Sono contento di ricevere le tue mail. Scrivimi ancora. Il tuo blog è meraviglioso. Do You understand? Tell me: Yes!!!
Guido Sperandio, from Milano, where now it's very cold...
Comment by Roy Patten on 12/25/2009 10:45:37 PM:
Thank you for the invite.
Thank you for the invite.
Comment by Guido Sperandio on 12/24/2009 3:13:29 AM:
Ciao, a tutti.
I would write to you, English-way, but... maybe, it's better I write my mamma-way, Italian.
Così vi saluto tutti, e auguro buon lavoro a scrittori ed editori in my original language.
http:guidosperandio.wordpress.com
guido.mario.bruno.sperandio@gmail.com
Ciao... more
I would write to you, English-way, but... maybe, it's better I write my mamma-way, Italian.
Così vi saluto tutti, e auguro buon lavoro a scrittori ed editori in my original language.
http:guidosperandio.wordpress.com
guido.mario.bruno.sperandio@gmail.com
Ciao... more
Comment by Joy Kaimaparamban on 11/13/2009 11:18:27 PM:
Hi,
I am Joy J. Kaimaparamban from India. My first novel in English, ‘The Azure of Solicitude’ is releasing on November 21 from USA. I have completed 3 more novels; of them one is for children. I am a searching publisher /agent for these novels. Wrote several books including works... more
I am Joy J. Kaimaparamban from India. My first novel in English, ‘The Azure of Solicitude’ is releasing on November 21 from USA. I have completed 3 more novels; of them one is for children. I am a searching publisher /agent for these novels. Wrote several books including works... more
Comment by Eamon O'Donoghue on 10/27/2009 8:49:05 AM:
Thanks for the add Jon! If you need book illustration, by all mean have a look at what I do.
Thanks for the add Jon! If you need book illustration, by all mean have a look at what I do.
Comment by Kayleen West on 10/26/2009 3:46:49 PM:
Hi Jon,
Thanks for adding me. I joined the Clubhouse about a month ago and it is a great resource for authors. This interests me as I do write however as an illustrator I would love to see more content on illustration. I put my website up about the same time and have been offered my first... more
Thanks for adding me. I joined the Clubhouse about a month ago and it is a great resource for authors. This interests me as I do write however as an illustrator I would love to see more content on illustration. I put my website up about the same time and have been offered my first... more
Comment by James Messer on 10/26/2009 2:36:38 PM:
Hi Jon, How are you?
Hi Jon, How are you?
Comment by Donna Marie on 9/20/2009 1:24:39 AM:
Hey, Jon!
I recently (finally!) became a CBI Clubhouse Fightin' Bookworm and probably heard about this site from YOU a LONG time ago through your informative newsletters! You guys are great! Thanks!
Hey, Jon!
I recently (finally!) became a CBI Clubhouse Fightin' Bookworm and probably heard about this site from YOU a LONG time ago through your informative newsletters! You guys are great! Thanks!
Comment by Debbie Dadey on 9/3/2009 7:51:11 AM:
I'm getting more and more into the web world. I love your Youtube thingees, Debbie
I'm getting more and more into the web world. I love your Youtube thingees, Debbie
Comment by Carmela Martino on 8/17/2009 6:08:40 PM:
Hi Jon,
Nice to "meet" you here. When you get a chance, do stop by and visit our group blog: www.TeachingAuthors.com.
Hi Jon,
Nice to "meet" you here. When you get a chance, do stop by and visit our group blog: www.TeachingAuthors.com.
Comment by patrick neman on 7/23/2009 7:11:56 AM:
Hi Jon,
My name is Patrick Neman, and I have written what I believe to be a great children’s picture book. It is called Creation, illustrated by Vincent Van Gogh, and it tells the story of Creation, where God is an Artist, and Creation is his painting. I hope you are interested in seeing it... more
My name is Patrick Neman, and I have written what I believe to be a great children’s picture book. It is called Creation, illustrated by Vincent Van Gogh, and it tells the story of Creation, where God is an Artist, and Creation is his painting. I hope you are interested in seeing it... more
Comment by Susi Galloway on 7/10/2009 9:42:54 AM:
Thank you for accepting my request.
Thank you for accepting my request.
Comment by Bonnie Wayne on 7/9/2009 4:06:47 PM:
Thanks for the invite! Awesome idea!
All my best and congratulations!!!
Thanks for the invite! Awesome idea!
All my best and congratulations!!!
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 6/24/2009 5:44:45 PM:
Jon, nice photo. I am glad both of you are members here. I enjoy the Clubhouse, and I am proud to be in your e-book about successful writers.
Write and Post On,
Joe Sottile
Jon, nice photo. I am glad both of you are members here. I enjoy the Clubhouse, and I am proud to be in your e-book about successful writers.
Write and Post On,
Joe Sottile
Comment by Joseph Sottile on 6/24/2009 5:43:54 PM:
Jon, nice photo. I am glad both of you are members here. I enjoy the Clubhouse, and I am proud to be in your e-book about successful writers.
Write and Post On,
Joe Sottile
Jon, nice photo. I am glad both of you are members here. I enjoy the Clubhouse, and I am proud to be in your e-book about successful writers.
Write and Post On,
Joe Sottile
Comment by Shelina Ishani on 6/23/2009 8:23:24 PM:
Hello jon
Great site!!
Please review my very short children's book. It will mean a great deal to a brand new author. The link is http://www.jazzyseries.com
Hello jon
Great site!!
Please review my very short children's book. It will mean a great deal to a brand new author. The link is http://www.jazzyseries.com
Comment by Valerie Storey on 6/4/2009 8:18:50 PM:
Thank you for adding me to your friends' list. I really look forward to checking out all your information. It sounds great! Best wishes for a happy summer.
Thank you for adding me to your friends' list. I really look forward to checking out all your information. It sounds great! Best wishes for a happy summer.
Comment by Elizabeth Roth on 5/20/2009 8:50:48 PM:
Jon--Thanks for a concise and encouraging bit of advice for writers of children's books on your most recent video--right to the point and positive! Very helpful. Elizabeth Roth
Jon--Thanks for a concise and encouraging bit of advice for writers of children's books on your most recent video--right to the point and positive! Very helpful. Elizabeth Roth
Comment by Meghan Killeen on 5/14/2009 11:27:42 AM:
Hi Jon,
Thanks so much for providing a much needed source.
Hi Janet,
I am the author/illustrator of a children's book entitled 'Ruby Winkle'.
To learn more about 'Ruby Winkle', please visit www.myspace.com/rubywinkle.
Thanks,
Meghan<... more
Thanks so much for providing a much needed source.
Hi Janet,
I am the author/illustrator of a children's book entitled 'Ruby Winkle'.
To learn more about 'Ruby Winkle', please visit www.myspace.com/rubywinkle.
Thanks,
Meghan<... more
Comment by dawn davies on 5/8/2009 12:21:06 AM:
many thanks for accepting my invite to view my new gallery, delighted that you have,dawn,
many thanks for accepting my invite to view my new gallery, delighted that you have,dawn,
Comment by Judy DiBello on 5/5/2009 5:32:09 PM:
Thank you, Jon, for the video! It was very helpful!! And will be checking out your website cbiclubhouse.com
Thank you, Jon, for the video! It was very helpful!! And will be checking out your website cbiclubhouse.com
Comment by anita Martinez on 5/4/2009 10:26:48 AM:
Hey Jon, got my first published work on my jacketflap! YAY! How exciting! Here is the ISBN 978-1-4389-2605-6 thought you might like to take a look! How is all on your end of the world too? From the looks of here, you are busy, busy, busy!!!
Hey Jon, got my first published work on my jacketflap! YAY! How exciting! Here is the ISBN 978-1-4389-2605-6 thought you might like to take a look! How is all on your end of the world too? From the looks of here, you are busy, busy, busy!!!
Comment by Randall Roberson on 4/30/2009 9:36:26 PM:
Sorry it took me so long to respond; I checked out you Fighting Bookworms site, and would love to join, however I am currently unemployed and the future doesn't look any better. I simply can't afford any expense right now, no matter how small it may be. Keep up the good work. Randall
Sorry it took me so long to respond; I checked out you Fighting Bookworms site, and would love to join, however I am currently unemployed and the future doesn't look any better. I simply can't afford any expense right now, no matter how small it may be. Keep up the good work. Randall
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 4/24/2009 12:05:52 PM:
Thanks for the video Jon. I will sub, rate, and favorite your YouTube. May I add that video to my JacketFlap profile videos?
Thanks for the video Jon. I will sub, rate, and favorite your YouTube. May I add that video to my JacketFlap profile videos?
Comment by Lupe Ruiz-Flores on 4/14/2009 11:26:04 AM:
Enjoyed your video on how to use Google Reader. Thanks.
Enjoyed your video on how to use Google Reader. Thanks.
Comment by CJ Barrows on 4/13/2009 4:13:30 PM:
Thanks, Jon for the info. I'm getting a new computer next week, and I'll check that out. This relic I'm using is way too slow. CJ
Thanks, Jon for the info. I'm getting a new computer next week, and I'll check that out. This relic I'm using is way too slow. CJ
Comment by Randall Roberson on 4/13/2009 1:17:42 PM:
Thanks for the invitation Jon, I will definetly check out your web site for childrens writers. Thanks again, Randall
Thanks for the invitation Jon, I will definetly check out your web site for childrens writers. Thanks again, Randall
Comment by Terry Sirrell on 4/13/2009 10:23:34 AM:
Thanks for the invite Jon! I really like your website.
Thanks for the invite Jon! I really like your website.
Comment by Dawn Schenk on 4/13/2009 7:39:25 AM:
Thank you for the invite.
Thank you for the invite.
Comment by Hope Art www.rembrandz.com on 4/13/2009 1:38:55 AM:
I looked at your website. A lot of interesting and useful resources. All the best for that.
This is my website which displays my creatives. www.rembrandz.com
Rgds
Remy
I looked at your website. A lot of interesting and useful resources. All the best for that.
This is my website which displays my creatives. www.rembrandz.com
Rgds
Remy
Comment by Deborah Eve Alastra on 4/7/2009 7:15:34 PM:
Hi Jon,
I'm a new children's book illustrator, but not a new artist...I'm seeking illustration opportunities. I also am writing my own books. Please view my samples and portfolio(s) and keep me in mind! Thanks and nice to be part of this nice site.
Deborah Eve Alastra
www.alastr... more
I'm a new children's book illustrator, but not a new artist...I'm seeking illustration opportunities. I also am writing my own books. Please view my samples and portfolio(s) and keep me in mind! Thanks and nice to be part of this nice site.
Deborah Eve Alastra
www.alastr... more
Comment by Shelly Nicholson on 4/3/2009 11:52:06 AM:
Thanks for adding me Jon! Please visit my website at www.booksbyshelly.com. :)Shelly
Thanks for adding me Jon! Please visit my website at www.booksbyshelly.com. :)Shelly
Comment by Donna Pellegata on 3/31/2009 1:22:42 PM:
Hi Jon! Thank you for your twitter about the CBI website and subscription website. A wealth of information in your video tour!
Hi Jon! Thank you for your twitter about the CBI website and subscription website. A wealth of information in your video tour!
Comment by Nicole Green on 3/29/2009 6:27:37 PM:
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the invite. I'll definitely check out your web site. Looks great at first glance.
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the invite. I'll definitely check out your web site. Looks great at first glance.
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 3/29/2009 10:55:06 AM:
Love the new avitar Jon. :)
Love the new avitar Jon. :)
Comment by Stephen Macquignon on 3/28/2009 11:15:55 AM:
Hi Jon,
Just to let you know I like the logo you put up
Hi Jon,
Just to let you know I like the logo you put up
Comment by Justin Segal on 3/28/2009 9:48:43 AM:
Hi Jon. The CBI Clubhouse is a wonderful creation -- you and Laura are to be commended! Awesomely helpful and friendly resource. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jon. The CBI Clubhouse is a wonderful creation -- you and Laura are to be commended! Awesomely helpful and friendly resource. Keep up the good work!
Comment by Moses Olufemi on 3/28/2009 2:10:55 AM:
thanks for the invite. What can I expect here?
thanks for the invite. What can I expect here?
Comment by Keely Parrack on 3/27/2009 11:03:23 PM:
Hi Jon! thansk for the invite, happy to be here.
Keely
Hi Jon! thansk for the invite, happy to be here.
Keely
Comment by John Blackford on 3/27/2009 9:56:26 PM:
Thanks Jon, Great name by the way haha, I'm going to visit your site and check it out.
Thanks Jon, Great name by the way haha, I'm going to visit your site and check it out.
Comment by Jan Mader on 3/22/2009 8:37:03 AM:
a children's author (many published books) and new to this networking thing.
I started a blog six weeks ago and have had over 4,000 people come visit...I post activities for writers, parents, and kids.
Please come visit my blog at http://ignitetowrite.com
Jan Ma... more
I started a blog six weeks ago and have had over 4,000 people come visit...I post activities for writers, parents, and kids.
Please come visit my blog at http://ignitetowrite.com
Jan Ma... more
Comment by tanya salehian on 3/10/2009 4:02:42 PM:
hi there Jon, receiving your twitter this morning, the url page appears not to exist.
I need some advice!. I have seven or eight stories for children aged around 4 - 6 and I have had one of them with a US agency 'wlchildrens agency. The story went right through editing formatting, critiqu... more
I need some advice!. I have seven or eight stories for children aged around 4 - 6 and I have had one of them with a US agency 'wlchildrens agency. The story went right through editing formatting, critiqu... more
Comment by Sarah Garrigues on 3/10/2009 2:12:27 PM:
As a fellow blogger, I'd love for you to check out my blog and offer advice.
http://sarahgarrigues.blogspot.com
Recent posts include: 'Do you know what you don't know?' (which offers a one-stop-shop to answers on how the publishing industry works) and 'The importance of reading... more
http://sarahgarrigues.blogspot.com
Recent posts include: 'Do you know what you don't know?' (which offers a one-stop-shop to answers on how the publishing industry works) and 'The importance of reading... more
Comment by Béatrice Billard on 3/10/2009 1:13:36 PM:
Hello Jon, thanks for the invitation! Your web site looks like a fantastic resource.
Hello Jon, thanks for the invitation! Your web site looks like a fantastic resource.
Hey, Jon (o;
It's Sheryl Crawford. The new cbiclubhouse is a writer's dream come true for bringing the writing community together and keeping up our skills. GREAT work! (you took, Laura (o;)
I need to know if I can get the Fightin' Book Worm widget for my blog.
Sheryl