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Monday, September 1, 2014 1:51:44 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Erzsi Deak – 12 x 12 Featured Author September 2014:
Julie said, "Today I have the honor of turning the tables on my agent, Erzsi Deak, and interviewing HER about HER writing. As the author of the newly minted picture book, PUMPKIN TIME!, she makes a perfect featured author for September. Being on both sides of..." more
Sunday, August 31, 2014 5:51:42 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled 12 x 12 August Check-In:
Julie said, "As you can probably tell from the lateness of this post today, I kind of forgot it was the last day of August. That said, August was a great month for me in that it started with the SCBWI-LA conference (and I was even interviewed for the..." more
Friday, August 29, 2014 7:39:35 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled How I Got My Agent – Teresa Robeson:
Julie said, "I am so pleased to bring Teresa Robeson to the “How I Got My Agent” series. I think of her as a “fireball,” and you’ll see why when you read this post. Here’s a gal who can teach you how to make a vodka..." more
Thursday, August 28, 2014 5:29:37 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Danielle Smith & Alexandra Penfold – 12 x 12 Featured Agents September 2013:
Julie said, "This year 12 x 12 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of two agents to submit their manuscript to each month. Danielle Smith from Red Fox Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 Gold members September 1-15...." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:05:18 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Kelly Lenihan:
Julie said, "I have a huge amount of admiration for anyone who, like today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author Kelly Lenihan, can make up stories on the spot. I’ve never been good at that; I always freeze up (perfectionist much?). A few weeks ago at the..." more
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 1:16:57 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Still Daddy’s Little Girl:
Julie said, "August 20th is a tough day every year, since it is my Dad’s birthday and not one day goes by that I don’t miss him. My Dad lived with the mistaken belief that once I grew up I would no longer need him. As if we somehow..." more
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:30:57 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Teresa M.I. Schaefer:
Julie said, "I think after you read this post, you’ll agree that today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author, Teresa Schaefer, does an outstanding job of SHOWING us that she is a picture book writer (rather than telling). Get ready for a few belly laughs along..." more
Monday, August 18, 2014 5:51:06 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Writer’s Renaissance – Travel as Transformation:
Julie said, "I am beyond excited to share the brand new website for Writer’s Renaissance. Now going into its third year, I decided the retreat deserved a home as beautiful and inspiring as Florence itself. I think the new site achieves this goal, and I..." more
Monday, August 11, 2014 11:18:59 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Vanessa Hatley-Owen:
Julie said, "Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author, Vanessa Hatley-Owen, joined 12 x 12 for the same reason I created it – to get and stay motivated. I love that I help others while also helping myself. I know I can say that I write much more due to the..." more
Sunday, August 10, 2014 10:40:52 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Gratitude Sunday 138:
Julie said, "Real-life, hardcover copy of my BOOK! I have one hour to midnight here in CO, and I wanted to make sure I got this week’s Gratitude Sunday post out. It was a special week, since my wonderful stepmother, who lives in Gaylord, MI where all of..." more
Thursday, August 7, 2014 12:06:53 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled How I Got My Agent – Laura Gehl:
Julie said, "This is an especially fun “How I Got My Agent” post for me to share because Laura Gehl not only got her agent through the 12 x 12 picture book writing challenge, but she signed with MY agent, Erzsi Deak! That makes us fellow chicks in..." more
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 10:18:41 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled July 2014 12 x 12 Check-in Winner!:
Julie said, "It’s prize time! Our July Featured Author, Sue Fliess, is giving one lucky 12×12 member picture book critique. And the lucky winner is…. MICHELLE HACKEL!! Congrats! Please contact me at JulieFHedlund (at) gmail (dot) com to claim..." more
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 4:00:38 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Dani Duck:
Julie said, "I need to begin today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 post from Dani Duck by making a correction. Dani is not, as she described herself, unpublished. She is PRE-published. This is an important distinction we make because for someone like Dani, working..." more
Friday, August 1, 2014 7:14:29 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Melissa Stewart – 12 x 12 Featured Author August 2014:
Julie said, "You guys are in for a real treat today. For the first time ever, we have an award-winning featured author who writes exclusively nonfiction–Melissa Stewart! I’ve been fangirl over Melissa for the past couple of years as my interest in..." more
Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:22:13 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled 12 x 12 July 2014 Check-in:
Julie said, "Well here we are at the end of another month. Check in time! July was blissfully slow and productive for me after a whirlwind June. Although I didn’t write a brand new draft, I revised several. One of them will soon go to an editor who..." more
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 4:54:30 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Susan Schade:
Julie said, "Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author, Susan Schade, reminds us that at one time or another, all of us have been (or should be) inspired by the children we write for. In many cases, those children are our own. Susan’s story of how she is..." more
Monday, July 28, 2014 11:06:26 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Jennifer Mattson & Samantha Bremekamp – 12 x 12 Featured Agents August 2014:
Julie said, "This year 12 x 12 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of two agents to submit their manuscript to each month. Jennifer Mattson from Andrea Brown Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 Gold members August..." more
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:34:51 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Kirsten Larson:
Julie said, "I would like to say my most favorite thing about Kirsten Larson is that she always has a corkscrew in case of emergencies, but that’s not true. Having had the pleasure of meeting (and wining and dining) with her on more than one occasion, I..." more
Thursday, July 17, 2014 8:08:16 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Throwback Thursday: Kathleen Pelley – Read-Aloud-Ability:
Julie said, "I wanted to bring back this wonderful featured author post from our first year of 12 x 12. Kathleen Pelley is a marvel to listen to. Which is great because she speaks here about the importance of read-aloud-ability in picture books. Enjoy this..." more
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 6:58:55 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Reagan Chesnut:
Julie said, "Wow! To think that 12 x 12 could illuminate a path back to reading and writing is both humbling and amazing. Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author, Reagan Chestnut, has a unique story of struggle that I’m sure will inspire those of you with..." more
Sunday, July 13, 2014 10:45:32 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Gratitude Sunday 137:
Julie said, "Finally got to meet Emma! Wow! I’ve been so busy half the summer has gone by without a Gratitude Sunday post. So today I’ll be catching up on all the “big” things I’ve had to be grateful for the past six weeks (and..." more
Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:03:17 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Goodreads Giveaway – MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN:
Julie said, "I am so thrilled to announce that not only is MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN now available for pre-order, but we have two copies to give away on Goodreads!! Make haste to enter to WIN a signed copy, and please share the giveaway with your Goodreads..." more
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 4:12:39 AM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled Tuesday 12 x 12 – Rebecca Sheraton:
Julie said, "So often we hear teachers say that being a teacher has made them better writers, but I love how today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author, Rebecca Sheraton, says that being a children’s book writer has also made her a better teacher. That would..." more
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 1:38:25 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled June 2014 12 x 12 Check-In Winner!:
Julie said, "It’s prize time! Our June Featured Author, the amazing Miranda Paul is giving one lucky 12×12 member a choice of A Rate Your Story PRO free membership for the rest of 2014 (= 12 anytime submissions for a free critique rating plus..." more
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 12:37:52 PM
Julie Hedlund wrote a blog post titled August 2014 12 x 12 Check In Winner!:
Julie said, "It’s prize time! Our August Featured Author, Melissa Stewart, is giving away a 30 minute Skype critique or consultation. And the lucky winner is… KATHY BERMAN!! Congrats! Please contact me at JulieFHedlund (at) gmail (dot) com to claim..." more