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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:47:58 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Nose-to-Nose Interview with Little Lamb:
Dori said, " Art (c) David McPhail 2010 Cork, being a sweet creature, is often drawn to others of the same nature, so he politely asked to interview the little lamb from Lezlie Evans book, Who Loves the Little Lamb, illustrated by David McPhail,..." more
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:01:50 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Nose-to-Nose Interview with Llama Llama:
Dori said, " Art (c) Anna Dewdney..." more
Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:09:11 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled dorichaconas @ 2008-09-19T18:58:00:
Dori said, "I had a quiet afternoon with nothing pressing to do, and so I watched a movie I hadn't seen in a long, long time... The King and I. If you haven't seen it in a while, watch it. If you've never seen it, definitely watch it! As I..." more
Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:56:39 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Name Three Things:
Dori said, " &nbs..." more
Friday, August 15, 2008 3:23:27 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Blog Interview!:
Dori said, "I was pleased to answer interview questions for Shari Lyle-Soffe's Out of My Mind blog. In case you want to find out more than you've ever wanted to know about me, check it out! http://www.sharilyle-soffe.com/ In case you already..." more
Monday, July 21, 2008 9:00:31 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Intensive Picture Book Workshop:
Dori said, "Last Saturday, Lisa Wheeler gave an all day intensive picture book workshop for WI SCBWI writers, and it was fantastic! So much information, well arranged, and delivered with Lisa's bright warmth and humor. It was a giant learning..." more
Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:35:14 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Original Art:
Dori said, "I've been fortunate and blessed to get good illustrators for my books and have always wanted to buy at least one piece of original art. And now I've done it! I bought the cover art for Pennies in a Jar from the artist, Ted Lewin. I..." more
Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:06:38 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled What's Your Story...:
Dori said, "... Morning Glory?Just a little bit for Thoughtful Thursday.If I were a flower, I'd probably be a Morning Glory. I'm up with the sun, eager to start the day. I fade in the evening.What kind of flower are you? Maybe a Four..." more
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:57:27 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled It's a Book!:
Dori said, "Baby's Song will be out next month and it's bee-ooo-ti-ful! I just got my copies and am happy to see this baby delivered!The amazing artist is Deborah Perez-Stable and this is our second book together for Abingdon Press. The book..." more
Saturday, July 5, 2008 8:18:06 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 7:
Dori said, "I call this my Thinking Bench.Our subdivision has a central common area with a nice pond. I walk there every day and sit awhile, watching the ducks, trying to focus on story ideas, characters, or plot problems. Sometimes it works. ..." more
Friday, July 4, 2008 8:48:07 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 6:
Dori said, "This lovely setting is where I meet with my live critique group. It's a coffee/sandwich shop called Fiddleheads, located right on the Milwaukee River. A good place to talk about writing!"
Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:29:44 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 5:
Dori said, "Here's another picture of my back deck, taken from inside the patio doors. This is my vantage point for taking the following photos. Last year I had a chipmunk who visited the garden cart on a regular basis, stuffing his cheeks..." more
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:32:35 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 4:
Dori said, "Wednesday is Farmer's Market Day!Area farmers bring in produce, plants, flowers, herbs, home baked breads, and much more. It's fun to walk through and see what goodies you can find. YUM! "
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 2:32:30 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 3:
Dori said, "Germantown, Wisconsin is the largest village in the state, and is located just outside of Milwaukee...." more
Monday, June 30, 2008 11:11:22 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Daily Photo: Day 2:
Dori said, "My back door~That's a peach tree in the upper left corner. The last two weeks in August I'll be busy with canning, baking, and freezing peaches!Last summer we added a covered extension to our back deck. I really do need to find a..." more
Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:50:30 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled dorichaconas @ 2008-06-29T14:21:00:
Dori said, "cynthialord has started a fun project for LJ friends! Thanks, Cynthia!Here's a picture of my front door. Come on in for a cup of company!We can talk about books, and writing, and all manner of fun stuff! I'll even bake..." more
Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:08:53 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Absurd Ideas:
Dori said, " ..." more
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:17:47 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled We Have A Winner!:
Dori said, "Our honorable judge, Andrea Tompa, editor at Candlewick Press, has read all twelve entries to the Cheesy Poetry Contest and has made her decision! The entries were sent to her, identified by number only, sans the authors' names. ..." more
Monday, June 23, 2008 8:38:30 AM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Introducing Our Poetry Contest Judge:
Dori said, "CANDLEWICK PRESSIt's my pleasure to announce that the judge for the CHEESY POETRY CONTEST will be editor Andrea Tompa from Candlewick Press!We have twelve entries (whoo-whoo!) and I'll send them to Andrea without the authors' names on..." more
Sunday, June 22, 2008 2:50:24 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled Cheesy Poetry and a Hint About the Judge:
Dori said, "Check out all the delicious cheesy poetry entries under the June 15th blog. Are these great, or what?!?The deadline for entries is midnight tonight (Sunday, June 22nd.) It's not too late!Oh, yes, the hint! The judge for this..." more
Saturday, June 21, 2008 7:14:19 PM
Dori Chaconas wrote a blog post titled An Authorish Gathering!:
Dori said, "While waiting for all the Cheesy Poetry Contest entries to come in, I want to share this amazing afternoon with you. Seventeen Wisconsin SCBWI children's authors and illustrators gathered for readings and signings at the Martha Merrell..." more
Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:46:59 AM
Dori Chaconas was just published! Dori is the Author of Don't Slam the Door!, which was just released in Hardcover. Congratulations Dori!