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Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:29:19 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Historical Research Q&A Part II:
Michele said, "In response to yesterday’s blog post (Historical Research Q&A), someone asked me the following: Q: I’m wondering how to best organize and keep track of my research. I could do it by putting everything in computer folders, say one for..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled “March” by Geraldine Brooks:
Michele said, "March by Geraldine Brooks My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the classic, LITTLE WOMEN, we, as readers, become intimately acquainted the four “little women,” and their mother, Mrs. March. However, we know little about their father who is away..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Story Beginnings — Part 2 (Where to Begin?):
Michele said, "We’ve all read them: books that stupify the senses for the first few pages or — ack! — the first few chapters. Like the literary troopers we are, we wade through those mind-dulling pages, meanwhile muttering incantations, It will..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Story Beginnings — Part 3 (Story Questions & Hooks):
Michele said, "For me, picking out a new book is as simple as reading its first page. Does it grab me? Do I want to read more? Do I want to read it badly enough to: a) check the book out? b) spend my hard-earned money on it? As writers, it’s our job to draw..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Novelist, Holly Cupala:
Michele said, "I’m thrilled to have Holly Cupala as my guest this week. Her first novel for young adults, Tell Me a Secret (HarperTeen), is scheduled for release on June 22, 2010. Holly was kind enough to send me the first two chapters. Ten seconds after I..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Bone Digging at Hell Creek:
Michele said, "While researching a book, I often am drawn to investigate a subject in more detail. Something has intrigued me. I must know more. . . . This happened most recently while researching my book, The Case of the Terrible T. rex, book six in my Doyle and..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Bone Digging at Hell Creek — Part II:
Michele said, "Ten-year-old Liam gives fossil-hunting a try. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure whether I’d like squatting in the dirt all day long under the hot Montana sun, chipping away at dirt or at a rock wall with my dino-hammer. PaleoWorld..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled “Tell Me a Secret” Trailer Launch Party:
Michele said, "A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my colleagues, Holly Cupala, regarding her debut novel, Tell Me a Secret (TMAS). Marketing diva that she is, Holly has just released her book trailer, and is throwing a virtual party..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Author, David Patneaude:
Michele said, "I’m pleased to have one of my colleagues, author David Patneaude, as a guest on my blog. The first time I met David was in the mid- to late-nineties, when we were both just beginning our literary careers. Along with another YA author, we..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Announcing My New Teacher’s Guide:
Michele said, "I’m tickled, I’m delighted, I’m over-the-top-thrilled, to announce my new Teacher’s Guide to accompany my latest release, THE CASE OF THE CROOKED CARNIVAL, book five in the Doyle and Fossey: Science Detectives series. The..." more
Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:17:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled The Case of the Terrible T. rex has ARRIVED!:
Michele said, "After many late hours, many cups of coffee, and many experiments gone haywire, it’s finally arrived. That’s right, folks! I’m delighted to announce the release of my sixth book in the DOYLE AND FOSSEY: SCIENCE DETECTIVES series,..." more
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 4:31:03 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled The Case of the Terrible T. rex has ARRIVED!:
Michele said, "After many late hours, many cups of coffee, and many experiments gone haywire, it’s finally arrived. That’s right, folks! I’m delighted to announce the release of my sixth book in the DOYLE AND FOSSEY: SCIENCE DETECTIVES series,..." more
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:32:26 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Announcing My New Teacher’s Guide:
Michele said, "I’m tickled, I’m delighted, I’m over-the-top-thrilled, to announce my new Teacher’s Guide to accompany my latest release, THE CASE OF THE CROOKED CARNIVAL, book five in the Doyle and Fossey: Science Detectives series. The..." more
Thursday, August 5, 2010 11:14:51 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Author, David Patneaude:
Michele said, "I’m pleased to have one of my colleagues, author David Patneaude, as a guest on my blog. The first time I met David was in the mid- to late-nineties, when we were both just beginning our literary careers. Along with another YA author, we..." more
Monday, August 2, 2010 2:56:47 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled “Tell Me a Secret” Trailer Launch Party:
Michele said, "A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my colleagues, Holly Cupala, regarding her debut novel, Tell Me a Secret (TMAS). Marketing diva that she is, Holly has just released her book trailer, and is throwing a virtual party..." more
Friday, July 9, 2010 5:56:27 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Bone Digging at Hell Creek — Part II:
Michele said, "Ten-year-old Liam gives fossil-hunting a try. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure whether I’d like squatting in the dirt all day long under the hot Montana sun, chipping away at dirt or at a rock wall with my dino-hammer. PaleoWorld..." more
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 9:45:10 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Bone Digging at Hell Creek:
Michele said, "While researching a book, I often am drawn to investigate a subject in more detail. Something has intrigued me. I must know more. . . . This happened most recently while researching my book, The Case of the Terrible T. rex, book six in my Doyle and..." more
Monday, June 14, 2010 6:50:13 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Novelist, Holly Cupala:
Michele said, "I’m thrilled to have Holly Cupala as my guest this week. Her first novel for young adults, Tell Me a Secret (HarperTeen), is scheduled for release on June 22, 2010. Holly was kind enough to send me the first two chapters. Ten seconds after I..." more
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:58:59 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Story Beginnings — Part 3 (Story Questions & Hooks):
Michele said, "For me, picking out a new book is as simple as reading its first page. Does it grab me? Do I want to read more? Do I want to read it badly enough to: a) check the book out? b) spend my hard-earned money on it? As writers, it’s our job to draw..." more
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:48:46 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Story Beginnings — Part 2 (Where to Begin?):
Michele said, "We’ve all read them: books that stupify the senses for the first few pages or — ack! — the first few chapters. Like the literary troopers we are, we wade through those mind-dulling pages, meanwhile muttering incantations, It will..." more
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:24:02 AM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled “March” by Geraldine Brooks:
Michele said, "March by Geraldine Brooks My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the classic, LITTLE WOMEN, we, as readers, become intimately acquainted the four “little women,” and their mother, Mrs. March. However, we know little about their father who is away..." more
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 1:53:25 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Story Beginnings — Part 1:
Michele said, "Next week I’ll be a part of the faculty at the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Spring conference in Portland, Oregon. Besides teaching various workshops, I have the privilege to participate in a WOW panel. In..." more
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:57:08 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Writer Heroes of the Pacific Northwest:
Michele said, "Maybe I’m tootin’ my own horn here, but I just have to say that the writing community here in the Pacific Northwest is pretty dang awesome. Not only are we a creative, friendly, and professional bunch, but we’re generous too. Not..." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:29:20 PM
Michele Torrey wrote a blog post titled Historical Research Q&A:
Michele said, "As a writer of historical novels, I must conduct a lot of research. Over the years, I’ve become quite adept at finding what I need and separating the wheat from the chaff. Recently, I was asked some in-depth questions by a colleague regarding..." more