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Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:17:18 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Darlene Beck Jacobson and WHEELS OF CHANGE:
Janet said, "Today on the blog I'm pleased to host an interview with Darlene Beck Jacobson, whose debut middle grade WHEELS OF CHANGE is an inventive look at a window of history as the car was making its debut. Here's just a bit of the great..." more
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:39:04 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Migrating: Hail and Farewell:
Janet said, "I began this blog - knowing absolutely nothing about blogs - in 2007. I sat at my car dealership waiting on a car servicing, and opened my laptop and logged into Blogger for the first time. When asked for a name, I chose "Through The Wardrobe"..." more
Monday, September 8, 2014 7:26:13 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Lindsey Lane's Debut THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN:
Janet said, "Okay kids, this novel is an incredible read - moving, mysterious, and deeply engaging. It is not for the faint of heart, nor for the easy-reader; it's a novel for those who love to think and be prodded out of their comfort zone. I devoured it in a..." more
Saturday, August 9, 2014 3:54:58 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Fun News! My Middle-Grade Debut Novel:
Janet said, "The news is now out that my debut middle grade novel CHATELAINE: THE THIRTEENTH CHARM has been acquired in a pre-empt by Kendra Levin of Viking, for a winter 2016 release. I'm very excited, as I love this book and my main character, Kat, and I'm..." more
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:20:40 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Trigger Warnings & The Teen Brain on Fear:
Janet said, "Warning: the content of this blog post is more adult than teen.We young adult authors put a whole lot of thinking (or we should) into what we put on the page. We feel a certain responsibility - as parents, teachers, librarians, former teens - to..." more
Monday, June 23, 2014 6:43:59 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Announcing: E-Book Launch of FORGIVEN:
Janet said, "I'm pleased to announce that my second novel and the companion to FAITHFUL, FORGIVEN, is now available as an e-book on Amazon Kindle for $2.99.If you haven't read FORGIVEN - and I hope you'll give it a try! - here's the synopsis: Kula Baker..." more
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 12:31:29 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Stacy Nyikos and Sea Turtle TOBY:
Janet said, "I'm delighted today to welcome Stacy Nyikos to the blog. Her newest picture book, Toby, is a delight, with a sweet story and charming illustrations. Stacy and I overlapped at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and during our shared workshop I was..." more
Monday, June 2, 2014 11:27:07 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Creating a Believable Tween Voice: A Guest Post by Anna Staniszewski:
Janet said, "My new agency is a blessing in so many ways. I love, love, love my agent. But I also feel like I've joined a family - her co-agents, her staff, and all of their talented clients. The agency recently held a retreat - a fabulous experience - and it..." more
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:47:04 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Matt Faulkner On His Graphic Novel, GAIJIN: AMERICAN PRISONER OF WAR:
Janet said, "This week I'm delighted to introduce my EMLA colleague Matt Faulkner, whose newest book is the graphic novel (yes, he's the artist, too) Gaijin: American Prisoner of War. Matt is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator who..." more
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:41:08 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Elizabeth Dulemba: Why I Write For Teens:
Janet said, "My guest this week is Elizabeth Dulemba. She's a talented picture book author who has ventured into the middle-grade world with her debut novel A BIRD ON WATER STREET, already garnering great praise. Elizabeth is also my new "agency-sister" at Erin..." more
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:00:30 AM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Map Art: A Fab Nonfiction Project Lab:
Janet said, "This week I'm participating in a blog tour for a gorgeous new book: Map Art Lab, by Jill K. Berry and Linden McNeilly.Before I began writing for children I experimented with design, and took a series of classes at Rhode Island School of Design, one..." more
Monday, May 12, 2014 12:16:29 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled And the Winner Is..........:
Janet said, "I'm delighted to announce that L Myles has won an ARC of Penelope Crumb Is Mad at the Moon! Thanks for all your comments!"
Monday, May 5, 2014 4:43:44 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Interview With Penelope Crumb...err, Shawn Stout:
Janet said, "Shawn Stout and I overlapped at Vermont College of Fine Arts a few years ago. At the time she was just getting started - and, zowee. She has some fantastic books out now, including this series, Penelope Crumb. Check out those luscious covers, and,..." more
Thursday, May 1, 2014 3:59:26 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled We Need Diverse Books:
Janet said, "Today is the day to celebrate diversity - or the lack of it in kidlit. In fact, there are many excellent books out there by outstanding authors, books like these:But there isn't enough diversity at the top - the books that hit the big time. The..." more
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:39:19 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Story Anthology of Bozeman-Area Writers:
Janet said, "I'm pleased to announce that my young adult short story Jewels is included in an anthology of stories by Bozeman-area authors. The anthology is part of a set of three books - the other two feature authors from Missoula and Billings/Livingston - and..." more
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 7:49:01 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Blood Moons, Earthquakes, and The Never-Ending Winter:
Janet said, "Imagery is often least-discussed stepchild of the writing craft world. That's understandable. Most of us who write novels begin with either plot or character or a combination, and whether you are pantser or plotter, you need to get that ugly first..." more
Friday, March 28, 2014 3:43:56 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Update: The Treadmill Desk in Month Three:
Janet said, "It's been three months with my new treadmill desk, and I thought I'd update my experience.I really love having the treadmill right behind my actual desk. It's only a couple of feet away, so I merely have to stand up and take a few steps and hop on...." more
Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:29:36 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Unraveling:
Janet said, "Since taking up knitting, I've done a fair amount of unraveling. For one thing, I'm new enough that sometimes the instructions confuse me, and I only realize I'm wrong after repeating the error over and over. For another, if I get the least..." more
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:18:56 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Adi Rule and STRANGE SWEET SONG:
Janet said, "One of the other participants in my first workshop at Vermont College of Fine Arts – which was also her first workshop – was a young writer, Adi Rule. She brought a piece to workshop that was one of the most stunningly beautiful narratives..." more
Friday, March 7, 2014 6:54:44 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Denise Jaden's New Release FAST FICTION Plus Giveaway!:
Janet said, "My friend Denise Jaden has a new book out, and I can tell you - it's fabulous. Titled FAST FICTION it is a craft book for those wishing to "fast-draft" a novel. But let me assure you it's more than a how-to-get-it-out guide; FAST FICTION has great..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:02:25 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Rosanne Parry's WRITTEN IN STONE, Plus a Gatsby Party in Portland!:
Janet said, "This coming Saturday I'll have the privilege of sitting on a panel with four other authors: Cat Winter (IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS), Susan Hill Long (WHISTLE IN THE DARK), Teri Brown (BORN OF ILLUSION), and my good friend Rosanne Parry (WRITTEN IN..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:02:25 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Kathi Appelt and THE TRUE BLUE SCOUTS OF SUGAR MAN SWAMP:
Janet said, "I am a lucky person. Lucky, lucky, lucky. First, I have the honor and privilege of calling Kathi Appelt my mentor and my friend. Second, I've had the pleasure of reading her latest book THE TRUE BLUE SCOUTS OF SUGAR MAN SWAMP, which is one of the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:02:25 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Mindy McGinnis' Debut Novel: NOT A DROP TO DRINK:
Janet said, "Today I'm delighted to welcome Mindy McGinnis, who has written a dramatic story: "a survival tale set in a world with very little fresh water." A fabulous concept and I fear all too possible. Here's Mindy:Congratulations on the publication of your..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:02:25 PM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Montgomery County Writer's Workshop Fundraiser:
Janet said, "Last year I participated in a terrific event in Texas: the Montgomery County Book Festival. I met many fabulous authors but more importantly met many, many tween and teen fans who loved the opportunity to meet their writer heroes up close and hear..." more
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:42:46 AM
Janet Fox wrote a blog post titled Scotland and Other Hijinks:
Janet said, "As you may know, I'm moving over to my new blog home, slowly but surely. At the moment I'm posting a series on the 1920s, and I'll be following that up with a series on San Francisco at the turn of the last century with intermittent posts on tips..." more