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Monday, May 9, 2016 11:26:40 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Discount of the day: Daughter of the Sun (Cult of the Cat series, Book 1) only $.99!:
Mayra said, "Title: Daughter of the Sun (Cult of the Cat series, Book 1)Author: Zoe KaloGenre: YA mythological fantasy/paranormalWord count: 93,000 words / 330 pagesOfficial Launch: May 1, 2016Amazon purchase..." more
Friday, April 8, 2016 3:57:41 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell, author of 'The Daffodils Still Grow: A Book for Grieving Daughters':
Mayra said, "The Daffodils Still Grow was inspired by diary entries of the author/illustrator, Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell, after the death of her mother when she was 14. “My mother committed suicide when I was 14, and after nearly a year of crying and hurting, I..." more
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:15:08 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Chapter reveal: Trish's Team by Dawn Brotherton:
Mayra said, "Title: TRISH’S TEAMGenre: Tween Fiction (Middle Grade Fiction) Author: Dawn BrothertonWebsite: www.blue-dragon-publishing.comPublisher: Blue Dragon PublishingPurchase..." more
Saturday, March 12, 2016 6:58:33 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Chapter reveal: ON EDGE, by Gin Price:
Mayra said, "Title: ON EDGEGenre: Mystery/YA MysteryAuthor: Gin PriceWebsite: www.thepoisonedpencil.com Publisher: Poisoned PencilFind out more on AmazonAbout the Book:When a serial-killing graffiti artist starts painting..." more
Monday, December 21, 2015 8:53:34 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled In the Spotlight: Mimi's Adventures in Baking, by Alyssa Gangeri:
Mayra said, "SYNOPSISEmbark on a baking adventure with Mimi where she will measure, mix, and bake her way to the perfect batch of gingerbread men. If Mimi can do it, so can you!Mimi's Adventures in Baking Gingerbread Men is the third book in the Mimis Adventures..." more
Monday, December 14, 2015 3:37:24 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Review: 'Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters' by Donna McDine:
Mayra said, "Title: Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day JittersGenre: children’sAuthor: Donna McDineWebsite: www.donnamcdine.com Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.Purchase link: www.donnamcdine.com and Guardian Angel..." more
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 3:27:57 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled On the Spotlight: 'Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters' by Donna McDine:
Mayra said, "Donna McDine's latest children's picture book is a charming, fun tale about first day jitters. Be sure to check it out for the kids in your family who will be going to school soon!Title: Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day..." more
Monday, October 5, 2015 9:13:54 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Jen K. Blom, author of 'New Pony Day!':
Mayra said, "Jen K Blom is an international award-winning author living in Berlin, Germany with her daughter, husband and hairless cat Yoda. Visit www.pony101.de to get all sorts of great updates and activity sheets featuring Josie, Floki and Pasta!Her latest..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2015 11:13:35 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled On the Spotlight: 'The Secret Lives of Animals,' by Stacy Tornio:
Mayra said, "The Secret Lives of AnimalsSYNOPSISThe Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up “spark..." more
Friday, September 18, 2015 4:26:24 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Christopher Nuttall, YA Fantasy Author of ‘Trial By Fire’:
Mayra said, "Christopher Nuttall was born in Edinburgh, studied in Manchester, married in Malaysia and currently living in Scotland, United Kingdom, with his wife and baby son. He is the author of 20 novels from various publishers and thirty-nine self-published..." more
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 6:17:38 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Fiona Ingram, author of 'The Search for the Stone of Excalibur':
Mayra said, "Fiona Ingram was born and educated in South Africa, and has worked as a full-time journalist and editor. Her interest in ancient history, mystery, and legends, and her enjoyment of travel has resulted in the multi award winning The Secret of the..." more
Friday, July 31, 2015 8:10:51 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled On the Spotlight: The Aqua Lie, by L.L. Hunter:
Mayra said, "Title: The Aqua LieSeries: The Aqua Saga book 2Author: L.L. HunterGenre: YA DystopianCover Designer: Regina Wamba of Mae I Design and PhotographyRelease Date: July 31stEver since being told he had to work for General Maddox in order to see Pym, Rush..." more
Monday, June 1, 2015 3:36:26 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Michelle Beber, author of 'Angels, Angels, Everywhere':
Mayra said, "Michelle Beber has certifications as an Angel Intuitive and Angel Oracle Card Reader from renowned "angel lady," Doreen Virtue, as well as certifications as a Spiritual Teacher and Archangel Life Coach from Doreen's son, Charles Virtue. In 2008,..." more
Sunday, May 24, 2015 4:10:02 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Anne Sawyer-Aitch, author of 'Nalah Goes to Mad Mouse City':
Mayra said, "Anne Sawyer-Aitch (pronounced like the letter “H”) is a puppeteer and stilt-walker. When she decided to create her first book, Nalah and the Pink Tiger, she began experimenting with different styles of illustration, and finally discovered a..." more
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:26:50 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Guest Post by Melissa Abramovitz, author of 'Helping Herbie Hedgehog':
Mayra said, "It's a pleasure to have Melissa Abramovitz on my blog today! In this guest post, she talks about the story behind her latest children's picture book, Helping Herbie Hedgehog, which she is promoting at the moment with The National Writing for..." more
Sunday, April 5, 2015 6:38:32 PM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Whitney Stewart, author of 'Meditation is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids':
Mayra said, "Whitney Stewart grew up in New England and graduated from Brown University. She published her first award-winning, young adult biography after interviewing the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, the subject of two of her books. She trekked with Sir Edmund..." more
Friday, March 27, 2015 4:18:06 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Green Gooey Goop, by Anna C. Morrison:
Mayra said, "Title: Green Gooey GoopAuthor: Anna C. MorrisonPublisher: Green Gooey GoopPages:16Genre: Children’s Picture BookFormat: Paperback/KindleFind out more on AmazonBook Description:A little girl is presented with a different sort of a meal when her mom..." more
Monday, March 16, 2015 6:53:14 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Guest post: "The Importance of Believing in Yourself" by Irene S. Roth, author of 'Seasons of Empowerment for Adolescent Girls':
Mayra said, "Following-through and being diligent can help a writer be a lot more in control of their writing career and projects. Are you plagued by fears when you write? Are you always wondering whether you are working on the right project or performing..." more
Sunday, February 22, 2015 5:13:54 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Olive and the Great Flood, by Connie Arnold:
Mayra said, "Book description:Olive is a gentle, friendly dove who wants to help her friend Noah, his family and the other animals with her on the ark. She tries to soothe them during the rain and has an important assignment, to discover when it's safe to..." more
Monday, February 16, 2015 12:59:20 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Excerpt and Cover Reveal: 'Super Bad' by Kai Strand:
Mayra said, "Watch out. Things are about to get really badExcerpt from Super Bad:The classroom door opened and Sandra glanced toward it, along with the thirty other kids in the room. She snickered and raised her eyebrows at Lexa when a young man wearing a Hermes..." more
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 11:57:12 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Interview with Alinka Rutkowska, Author of ‘Cinderella’s Secret Slipper’:
Mayra said, "Alinka Rutkowska is an award-winning and best-selling author and coach who’s been featured on Fox Business Network, the Examiner, She Knows, She Writes, Blog Talk Radio, The Writer’s Life and many more. She’s here today to talk about..." more
Saturday, February 7, 2015 9:47:20 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled An interview with award-winning mom-son writing team Lisa & Michael Cohn:
Mayra said, "Lisa Cohn and Michael Cohn, age 6, are an award-winning mom-son team. They have appeared on the Today Show, on SiriusXM Radio, in Disney’s Babble, in the Oregonian, on AM Northwest, and in many other media. Their first..." more
Saturday, February 7, 2015 9:47:20 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled “Cinderella’s Secret Slipper” Giveaway!:
Mayra said, "Children's author Alinka Rutkowska is excited to announce the launch of her latest picture book, Cinderella's Secret Slipper! Enter her giveaway for a chance to win a paperback copy AND a $50 Amazon gift card. You may enter the giveaway..." more
Saturday, February 7, 2015 9:47:20 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled Review of 'Cinderella's Secret Slipper' by Alinka Rutkowska:
Mayra said, "Cinderella discusses with her husband what to give their son for his fourth birthday. They decide on a party, then on what they will wear to that party. It is decided Cinderella will wear the glass slippers that started it all. But there..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:29:57 AM
Mayra Calvani wrote a blog post titled The Writing Life with Children's Author Michelle Nott:
Mayra said, "Before becoming an author, Michelle Nott enjoyed being a French teacher (pre-K to university levels) in the U.S., working for a French company in Paris and an art gallery in NYC. She has also edited and written articles for numerous on-line and..." more