This week’s FIVE ON FRIDAY guest is author/illustrator Jason Deeble. Jason is the author and illustrator of SIR RYAN’S QUEST, a book that Kirkus Reviews called “the spark for an imagination bonfire.” Visit Jason’s website and spend some time enjoying his delightful imagination. Welcome to FIVE ON FRIDAY Jason! – - When did you know that [...]
This week’s guest at FIVE ON FRIDAY is Larry Brimner. Larry is the author of over (gasp) 150 books! I know this because I counted them. If you don’t believe me, check out his website at www.brimner.com and see for yourself. Please join me in welcoming Larry to the FIVE ON FRIDAY community. – - [...]
This weeks FIVE ON FRIDAY guest is Chicago native and celebrated author Sherri L. Smith. Her books have run numerous awards and her recently released Flygirl was called by School Library Journal “a thrilling, but little-known story that begs to be told.” Visit Sherri at her website. – - When did you know that you [...]
FIVE ON FRIDAY welcomes Melanie Hope Greenberg, author and illustrator of the delightful picture book Mermaids on Parade in which a young girl takes part in the annual Mermaid Parade on Coney Island. You simply must check out this delightful book. Visit Melanie at her website and please join me in welcoming this very talented [...]
This week’s FIVE ON FRIDAY guest is Alexandria LaFaye, a multi-talented and award winning author, who not only possesses an uncanny sense of direction but can also pull off a fine Scottish brogue. Alexandria’s awards and honors for her works are too numerous to mention, even for cyberspace, so visit her website www.alafaye.com and see [...]
This week’s FIVE ON FRIDAY guest is Jeff Weigel, the illustrator of my upcoming It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies. When not busy drawing the undead, Jeff is a talented illustrator in his own right. Check out his website at www.jeffweigel.com. – When did you know that you first wanted to be an [...]
FIVE ON FRIDAY is pleased to welcome Marc Tyler Nobleman, who hails from the uniquely named Cors Cob, CT. (Care to explain that one Marc?). He is the author of more than 70 books (I’m tired just thinking about it). His latest book is a fascinating look into the creators of Superman. If you’re a [...]
- Maine author Lea Wait is this week’s FIVE ON FRIDAY guest. Author of children’s books like Finest Kind as well as mystery novels for adults. Visit Lea at her website leawait.com. – - – 1. When did you know that you first wanted to be a writer/illustrator? When I was in second grade. I [...]
I’m very happy to have illustrator and artist Roxie Monro as my FIVE ON FRIDAY guest this week. I was lucky enough to collaborate with Roxie on our book TEXAS RANGERS: Legendary Lawmen. Roxie is also the illustrator of numerous other children’s books including the just released GO! GO! GO! and has painted covers for [...]
Veda Boyd Jones is our guest this week on FIVE ON FRIDAY. Veda has written more than forty books and over 300 articles for magazines such as Cricket, Highlights and Writer’s Digest. She has also taught creative writing and currently teaches for the Institute for Children’s Literature. She can be visited on the web at [...]
