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Friday, November 19, 2010 12:25:17 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled And the Little Ones Shall Lead Them:
Jeannine said, "My daughter provided me with a huge boost of inspiration this morning. When she was about 4 I posted on the blog a story she'd written. It was about 10 words and involved her getting bothered by her brother. This morning at the ripe age of 5 and a..." more
Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:55:14 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim:
Jeannine said, " I'm usually not a fan of essays and short stories. I generally like to sink my teeth into a book and stay with the characters for awhile. However, with my ADHD kicking in lately (just kidding) essays and short stories have been a perfect fit...." more
Thursday, November 11, 2010 6:39:05 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled WHAT IF.......:
Jeannine said, "I'm so behind on life in the blogosphere that it's shameful. Loyal readers I hope you won't jump ship. Stay with me, we're sailing somewhere (although our destination is a mystery).Back in October on the Cynsations blog, there was a guest post..." more
Saturday, November 6, 2010 6:23:10 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Reviews:
Jeannine said, "I know you all thought I must have fell off the face of the earth, but here I be!!! I have two books I've been holding off on reviewing. One is about Martin Luther King, Jr. It seems more appropriate to look at it in January or February when we are..." more
Friday, October 29, 2010 5:01:24 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Confession/Question:
Jeannine said, "Hey writers, get ready to slap my hand cuz I've been naughty. I haven't written anything, not a sentence not a phrase, not a twinkly shiny word in months. Why you ask? Well because life is really serious and complicated right now. I ask you who are..." more
Saturday, October 23, 2010 5:53:53 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Happy Saturday:
Jeannine said, "Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. Life can sometimes get crazy. Neverfear, I'm here!!! Just thought I would leave you with a couple of quick quotes to ponder. Talk amongst yourselves until I can get back in my blogging groove."Life is not the..." more
Sunday, October 17, 2010 11:36:56 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Book Review: The Duff:
Jeannine said, "I had to try really, really hard to not be a hater. Kody Keplinger author of The Duff is only 18 years old and she already has another book coming out next year.(don't be a hater, don't be a hater) So as I sit here with no inkling of a publishing..." more
Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:07:47 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Fear Factor:
Jeannine said, "What are you afraid of? I'm pretty brave (I think) but I also have a very weird fear of balloons. It's not that I hate balloons, I just worry about them popping. (I know it sounds ridiculous and it is.) I used to be afraid of thunder but I've..." more
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:27:02 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Today.....:
Jeannine said, "I need money!!!I need more sleep!!!I need more books!!!I need a hug!!! How's that for a post. Hey at least you heard from me. Until next time."
Saturday, October 9, 2010 2:44:26 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Room:
Jeannine said, "Emma Donoghue, author of Room is a genius. After reading Room I had to sit in silence and stillness for awhile. It is an extraordinary story about a boy who has spent his entire life in an eleven by eleven foot room. His mother was kidnapped at the..." more
Thursday, October 7, 2010 4:30:08 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Happy Birthday Me!!!!:
Jeannine said, "I expect my comment box to be full of beautiful birthday wishes!!!!"
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 7:13:37 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Comfort:
Jeannine said, "Sorry it has taken me longer than usual to get back to the blog. Life has handed me a big pile of lemons that I'm trying to deal with. Actually I'm not sure if life handed me the lemons or if I gave myself the lemons, but nevertheless there are..." more
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 7:13:37 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Triple Picture Book Reviews:
Jeannine said, "Some fantastic books mysteriously appeared in my mailbox. The mailbox and I both thank Abrams Books for Young Readers.Me being the honest, super kick-ass girl that I am, have to admit that the first book I'm reviewing is written by one of my BFF's...." more
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 7:07:58 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Welcome Mr. Colato Lainez:
Jeannine said, "Today dear readers you are in for a treat. The fabulous Rene Colato Lainez has stopped by Write On as part of his blog tour promoting his latest book From North to South. Mr.Colato Lainez is a father, teacher and master storyteller. For anyone..." more
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:36:01 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Reviews:
Jeannine said, " Watch out Markus Zusak, you may have some competition for my heart!! Rene Colato Lainez has quickly become one of my favorite children's book authors. His books are the type of books I aspire to write. They make me laugh, cry and make me feel..." more
Sunday, September 26, 2010 6:22:19 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Startling Statistics:
Jeannine said, "Hey let's celebrate. In 2010 there were 40 YA books published by African American authors. Hurray, Yippe-Skipee. Now let's see how many YA books were published in all? 3,000. What the what???? If my math is correct (which it is cuz I stole this info..." more
Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:12:38 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Write Right!!!!:
Jeannine said, " I love reflecting on the new baby writer I used to be. So green and naive. I thought all of my stories were absolute gold when really they weren't even a copper penny. But a few years later after trial and error, lots of studying and a..." more
Monday, September 20, 2010 6:02:54 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Book Review: The Red Umbrella:
Jeannine said, " I don't remember ever learning about Operation Pedro Pan in school. Did I fall asleep that day or was it never covered? Who knows, but I'm glad Christina Gonzalez has made the topic accessible for adults and kids alike.In 1961 most girls are..." more
Saturday, September 18, 2010 7:54:16 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Interview Dos:
Jeannine said, "I'm starting to get a big head and think I'm famous or something. I was interviewed on Tuesday and today I have a guest post over at Reading in Color. Come on over. Until next time."
Friday, September 17, 2010 2:42:15 PM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Baby Steps:
Jeannine said, "I think I can. I think I can. It's always so hard to tell people you are a writer (which I still have trouble admitting to myself). The first thing they want to know is what have you published and what are you working on. If you haven't published..." more
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:26:17 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled TA-DA:
Jeannine said, "Like the new look??? I wanted a different one that you have to download and install but I couldn't figure out how to do it and hubby and I have been on different schedules lately. I like this one, simple and cool like me. I also found all these cool..." more
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 5:01:25 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled BBAW presenting Love YA Lit:
Jeannine said, "Happy Book Blogger Appreciation Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As we all know book bloggers kick ass!! As a small part of the festivities this week I signed up to interview and be interviewed by a fellow book blogger. I was matched with the..." more
Saturday, September 11, 2010 6:40:52 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Presto, Chango:
Jeannine said, "My computer technician(AKA Hubby) and I will be working on sprucing up the blog just in time for Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Please be patient and get ready to be dazzled. (I hope!!) Until next time."
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:25:01 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled WORDS:
Jeannine said, "Oh how I love words. I think Frank McCourt put it best in Angela's Ashes. He described reading Shakespeare as "having jewels in my mouth." Words are precious. They can make you want to stand up and shout Hallelujah, they can make you cry. When..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 9:15:56 AM
Jeannine Montgomery wrote a blog post titled Last Call:
Jeannine said, "It makes me very sad to say this, but this is my last blog post. My life path has shifted into a new direction and I do not have the time, energy or focus to keep my blog running. I have loved having a blog so much. Thanks to everyone who has taken..." more