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1. On the Spotlight: Jennifer Gladen's A Star in the Night

Today on the last day of Bounding for Books Blog Tour I'd like to spotlight Jennifer Gladen's upcoming children's picture book, A Star in the Night.

A Star in the Night
By: Jennifer Gladen
Soon from Guardian Angel Publishing!

On a cold Christmas Eve night, David rushes from the mall to buy Mr. Rennetti’s special Christmas cookies. After visiting the store and buying the only two cookies left, David makes his way home. On the way, he has three encounters, which makes him rethink the meaning of Christmas. David faces challenges and tough decisions, even ones that Mom may not approve of. All the while a sparkling star seems to be following him. Join David on his adventurous way home.

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On a cold Christmas Eve night, David rushes from the mall to buy Mr. Rennetti’s special Christmas cookies. After visiting the store and buying the only two cookies left, David makes his way home. On the way, he has three encounters, which makes him rethink the meaning of Christmas. David faces challenges and tough decisions, even ones that Mom may not approve of. All the while a sparkling star seems to be following him. Join David on his adventurous way home.

About Jennifer Gladen:

Jennifer Gladen loves writing for children. She has written articles, stories and poems which have been published in Stories for Children, Once Upon a Time and Voices for the Unborn magazines. In addition, she is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of My Light Magazine, a Catholic centered magazine for children. She has three picture books under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing: A Star in the Night, Teresa’s Shadow and Angel Donor.


Visit Jennifer's links:

My Light Magazine http://mylightmagazine.com/
Jen’s Blog
http://www.jgladen.blogspot.com/
My Light’s Blog
http://mylightmagazine.stblogs.com/
Gap Blog
http://guardianangelfamily.blogspot.com/
My Space
http://www.myspace.com/jennifergladen
My Light on My Space
http://www.myspace.com/mylightmagazine
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1113757295
Twitter
http://twitter.com/JenGl
Author’s Den http://www.authorsden.com/jennifergladen

Leave a comment under this post for a chance to win an autographed copy of my book, CRASH, on June 15th!

Don't miss your chance to win more prizes. Today is the last day to leave comments on the other participating authors' blogs.

Today's schedule is...

Jennifer Gladen hosts Kim Chatel

Joy Delgado books beyond reading with Mayra Calvani

Shari Soffe interviews Joy Delgado

Margot Finke interview Shari Soffe

Donna Shepherd hosts Margot Finke

Kim Chatel is inspired by Donna Shepherd

Good luck and thanks for visiting!

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2. Bounding for Books Blog Tour

To promote our books, several of my fellow children's authors and I are going on a two-week blog tour. Most of of us have been published by Guardian Angel Publishing.Reviews, interviews, inspirational articles will be posted and prized given at the end of the tour! Participating authors include:Mayra Calvani, Crash!http://www.mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com/Jennifer Gladen, A Star in the

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3. Brilliante Weblog Premio Award


Exciting news today...
Jennifer Gladen nominated my blog for the BRILLIANTE WEBLOG PREMIO AWARD!

Thanks, Jennifer!



Now it's my turn to nominate some wonderful blogs. Here are my nominees:'


That Girly Girl's Journal-- BLAH, BLAH, BLAH: a heaping helping of sassy, a small side of sweet will entertain, enlighten, and delight as she shares her everyday journey on the way to writer stardom.


In Jody's Live Journal entries she treats you to the inside scoop on her writer's journey--which is especially exciting with the release of her new book, The GollyWhopper Games, an amazing adventure story. Don't miss the chance to peek over her shoulder as reveals her secrets.


On Kevin's blog you'll discover one of the most amazing guys I know--an illustrator/writer that knows no limits when it comes to creativity, work stamina, and niceness. He's always ready to lend a helping hand to others on their literary journeys. Now he's preparing for his own TV show!


Her BLOG CENTRAL contains links to Book of the Week, Children's Book Biz News, Picture Book of the Day, and links to other blogs she likes to read. Anastasia provides an amazing wealth of writerly material. And you can sign up to receive her blogs fresh in your mail box 5 days of the week--for free. What a deal!

At the MUSE UNLEASHED, Lea provides an open forum for writers to post their news, their insights, and their concerns. She has created a wonderful support network for writers spanning the globe. She also offers some great freebies!

I'm sure you'll enjoy visiting these blogs. So grab a cup of your favorite beverage--and maybe a few chocolates as well--sit down and put your feet up for a while.

*****

Rules for next recipients of the Brilliante Weblog Premio are as follows:
1. The award may be displayed on a winner's blog.
2. Add a link to the person you received the award from.
3. Nominate up to seven other blogs.
4. Add their links to your blog.
5. Add a message to each person that you have passed the award on in the comments section of their blog.

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4. Meet JENNIFER GLADEN





Meet JENNIFER GLADEN—teacher, mom, and children’s author.
Her first children's picture book, A Star in the Night, will be released this summer by Guardian Angel Publishing. http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/



Do you consider yourself to be a born writer?


Yes! Even as a child, I could always be found writing something. I wrote stories and poems for my teachers. I wrote in my journal every day. In short, it’s always been a part of my life. Growing up, I was a quiet little girl. Writing was my way of communicating with the world.

Did you always want to be a writer?
I sure did! It wasn’t until I took a few courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature that I realized this was something I really could do. I’m grateful that I chose to follow my dream. If I didn’t, I’d be missing out on the greatest career in the world!

Tell us about your children's books.
My first children’s book, A Star in the Night, will be published by Guardian Angel Publishing sometime this summer. It is a Christmas themed eBook about a boy, Andy, going home on Christmas Eve. Andy, accompanied by a shimmering star, encounters three experiences, which change his view of Christmas forever.

Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your works?
Yes. My official website is http://www.jennifergladen.com/.You can also find me on my blogs: http://jgladen.blogspot.com/ andhttp://jengladensmusingswordpress.com/.

How has being a teacher helped you with your writing career?
Teaching helped me with my writing in many ways. It's the best research a writer could have. I interacted with children every day. I saw what problems they were dealing with, how they reacted to it, what was important to them. Also, I have worked as an after school leader at the Free Library of Philadelphia. There, I helped students with homework and designed a craft once a week. That has helped me get to know children of all age levels. I've worked with Kindergartners through eighth graders.

My educational training helps me keep my characters real for fiction. I'm more in tune with what situations would apply to certain ages. I've learned how to "make learning fun," which I hope carries over in my nonfiction pieces.

How do you find time for your writing?
When I get up in the morning, I throw on a pot of coffee. It helps me wake up. After the girls are at school, I begin my day as early as possible. My toddler is still home with me. So I know the earlier I start, the more I'm likely to get done.

Most of the time, I have to demand my writing time. Especially when all three kids are home. It sounds harsh, but it also helps the kids learn boundaries. They're learning that Mom needs the computer, printer and her whole office at certain times of the day. Of course, there are always interruptions—anything from picking the kids up at school—to having a medical emergency. In fact, the little things that make me leave my desk (making lunches, reading a story to my toddler, letting the dog out) force me to take mini breaks. Otherwise, I know I'd barrel through the day without stopping. However, I try not to waste any moments. Ideas sneak up on me when I'm walking and driving, so I started carrying around a mini notebook.

When my husband has off from work, he knows he has full supervision of the kids. These are my "power writing" days. I try to get as much done as possible because it's less likely I'll be interrupted.

What are you working on now?
My current project is a picture book about a little girl, Olivia, who needs a liver transplant and her brave journey to get it. While many children are wondering if they’ll learn to ride a bike, Olivia is wondering when that life-saving transplant will happen. We see the struggles and complex feelings in which she deals with daily.http://jengladensmusingswordpress.com/.

This book was inspired by my own daughter who needed a liver transplant. When I looked for good books to read to her, I saw nothing which could help a child of her age cope with this situation. “There should be a book about this,” I complained to my husband. Voila—Olivia was born.

What advice would you offer aspiring writers?
My advice to aspiring writers is to stick with it. Be persistent in your dream. Don’t give up in the face of rejections. Just pick up your manuscripts, dust it off, revise (yes – for the umpteenth time) and send it out elsewhere.This is your dream and your goal. The only one who can assure your success is you.



-original Interview by Mayra Calvani, http://www.mayrassecretbookcase.com/

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5. A Dream Come True for this First-Time Author


Jennifer Gladen has written for most of her life. Her first children's picture book, A Star in the Night, will be coming out this summer by Guardian Angel Publishing. Jennifer is also working on another book which comes close to her heart, a story about a little girl waiting for a liver transplant.


Do you consider yourself to be a born writer?

Yes! Even as a child, I could always be found writing something. I wrote stories and poems for my teachers. I wrote in my journal every day. In short, it’s always been a part of my life. Growing up, I was a quiet little girl. Writing was my way of communicating with the world.

Did you always want to be a writer?

I sure did! It wasn’t until I took a few courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature that I realized this was something I really could do. I’m grateful that I chose to follow my dream. If I didn’t, I’d be missing out on the greatest career in the world!

Tell us about your children's books.

My first children’s book, A Star in the Night, will be published by Guardian Angel Publishing sometime this summer. It is a Christmas themed e-book about a boy, Andy, going home on Christmas Eve. Andy, accompanied by a shimmering star, encounters three experiences, which change his view of Christmas forever.

Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your works?

Yes. My official website is http://www.jennifergladen.com/.
You can also find me on my blogs: http://jgladen.blogspot.com/ and
http://jengladensmusingswordpress.com/.

What are you working on now?

My current project is a picture book about a little girl, Olivia, who needs a liver transplant and her brave journey to get it. While many children are wondering if they’ll learn to ride a bike, Olivia is wondering when that life-saving transplant will happen. We see the struggles and complex feelings in which she deals with daily.
http://jengladensmusingswordpress.com/.


This book was inspired by my own daughter who needed a liver transplant. When I looked for good books to read to her, I saw nothing which could help a child of her age cope with this situation. “There should be a book about this,” I complained to my husband. Voila’ – Olivia was born.

What advice would you offer aspiring writers?

My advice to aspiring writers is to stick with it. Be persistent in your dream. Don’t give up in the face of rejections. Just pick up your manuscripts, dust it off, revise (yes – for the umpteenth time) and send it out elsewhere.

This is your dream and your goal. The only one who can assure your success is you.

-Interview by Mayra Calvani, www.mayrassecretbookcase.com



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6. Exits, Entrances and our Ephemeral Existence: Barn

BarnAuthor: Debby Atwell
Illustrator: Debby Atwell
Published: 1996 Houghton Mifflin Company (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618153160 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Ever occupied with the details of existence, generations of fleeting lives brush past the stalwart narrator spinning a tale of contrast and continuance that is a humbling reminder of the beauty and brevity of life.

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