It is high time for Parent Club Picture Book Review #1! Having been an author for so long…and a parent long before that…I have read a ton of picture books. And it’s time that I share some recommendations on what to read with your little ones. Here is a review round-up of Parent Club Picture Book…
Books & Writing
How to Juggle the Side Hustle
How to juggle the side hustle?! “Side-hustle” that is – the term my friend’s teen son had for his multiple side jobs. And parents…WE SIDE HUSTLE all the time. Raise your hand if you have a side hustle. Coach a team? Manage the PTA? Volunteer? Work outside-the-home? Stay-at-home-parent with your own biz? We are not one…
A Little Motivation To Follow Your Dreams
A Little Motivation To Follow Your Dreams. My dream was to publish a book. Not self-publish. Or write a blog post. I wanted to go into a bookstore and see my book on a shelf. I’ve always wanted to be an author. Ever since I was my high school newspaper’s editor-in-chief (and even before that)….
Tips From Moms in Social Media
I asked some of my favourite influencers to share Tips From Moms in Social Media. All of these bloggers/vloggers/awesome people have something in common…they are super talented at creating community. Yes, community. Online. Whether it be through a blog, Youtube channel, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook…all of these ladies build fantastic communities. And across the world too (no…
Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet
This Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet is inspired by a magazine article I just wrote on using social media on a deeper level for writers and authors. If you are a writer (aspiring, emerging, or even experienced)…it’s handy to follow hashtags to connect with other authors and follow industry news. Use these Writer…
Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources
These Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources come from the “Breaking In” panel at CANSCAIP’s 2016 Packaging you Imagination Conference (yes, I was one of the panelists!). 1) KIDLIT CONFERENCES OLA SuperConference (Ontario Library Association) – Feb. 1-4, 2017, Toronto One of the biggest conferences in Canada, you’ll find most–if not all–of…
Tips on How To Publish A Book
These Tips on How To Publish A Book are for your inner author. After winning the 2016 Silver Birch Honour Award…I’m back to the grind of sending queries and writing proposals. These Tips on How To Publish A Book helped me get my first two book deals…and maybe they can help you get your own book…
The Business of Writing and Blogging
The Business of Writing and Blogging (and how to make money doing it) – hot topic n’est pas? Whether you are an aspiring author or experience blogged there’s always the need to learn more about the business behind the creativity. And yes, it is a business. A few tips on The Business of Writing and Blogging……
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee 2016! This is HUGE dear readers. HUGE! Oct. 15 (today) the Ontario Library Association announced the 2016 Forest of Reading nominees and I am included in the Silver Birch (non-fiction) category for my 1st book Boredom Busters (Cico Books, 2014). This is one of those things where it is…
Parent Club Profiles: Karma Brown
Name please. Karma Brown Your Website? www.karmakbrown.com What’s your specialty? (work-wise – you’re probably pretty special at a lot of things) My speciality is turning words into stories. And though it’s nice of you to say, I’m not that special at a lot of things. Except making muffins. I make a mean banana muffin. Best thing…
40 Writing and Blog Prompts
Whether you are writing a book or working on your own blog – sometimes you hit the inspirational wall. What’s the cure for writer’s block? These 40 Writing and Blog Prompts might help you get your creative juices flowing again… 40 Writing and Blog Prompts Honestly, my best writing prompt is to walk away from my computer….
Parent Club Profiles: Robert Munsch
A few years ago, I had the honour to interview Robert Munsch (yes, Robert Munsch of “The Paper Bag Princess” and “Love You Forever” and “Stephanie’s Ponytail” and “I Have To Go” and bunches of books more). I decided to write a transcript of my favourite Robert Munsch quotes to share with you (and all…