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Virginia S Grenier May 2008 SFC Newsletter for Writers

Dear Friends, This last month has been exciting and busy for me. I've sold a few crafts and I'm working away on the first few chapters of my novel. Finding time to write has been a challenge these past few months for me. Between the SFC newsletter and Stories for Children Magazine, I find my personal writing time limited. I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about. Just lately, I sat down to look at my weekly schedule to see if I could move stuff around so I had more personal writing time… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on May 15, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier The Joys of Writing Poetry and Books for Children

M E D I A R E L E A S E CONTACT: VS Grenier Editor, Stories for Children Magazine Email: storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com Phone: 800-670-4416 ext. 100 For Immediate Release

The Joys of Writing Poetry and Books for Children. Laura Purdie Salas chatted with Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Assis… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on May 5, 2008 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Award-winning Author, Magdalena Ball talks with Stories for Children Magazine about her latest book, Sleep Before Evening.

For Immediate Release Award-winning Author, Magdalena Ball talks with Stories for Children Magazine about her latest book, Sleep Before Evening. Magdalena Ball chatted with Gayle Jacobson-Huest, Assistant Editor Stories for Children Magazine. The two ladies talked about Ball’s latest… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on April 3, 2008 at 9:05am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier The SFC First Annual GRANNY Awards Are Announced!

M E D I A R E L E A S E CONTACT: VS Grenier Editor, Stories for Children Magazine Email: storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com For Immediate Release The SFC First Annual GRANNY Awards Are Announced! Children’s Writers and Illustrators are putting on their best attire in preparation for the Stories for Children Annual SFC “Granny” Awards. The Editorial Staff at Stories for Children Magazine decided to have an award recognizing their "Personal Favorite Contributions" in 2007. Since two of their ed… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on April 2, 2008 at 11:41am — No Comments

Aidana WillowRaven On WillowRaven's Drawing Table... Children's Books by Susan Kneib Schank, Connie Arnold, Lea Schizas, and Lacresha Hayes

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Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on April 1, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Amazon.com Telling POD Publishers - Let BookSurge Print Your Books, or Else...

I've been hearing the rumors and I've been part of the discussions in writer's groups. I'm a writer and an editor of Stories for Children Magazine. I've supported Amazon for many years. I even have an Amazon bookstore on my magazine's site. The idea of the bookstore? To help promote those who write and illustrate for us. But how can I do that now if Amazon is forcing its hand? What do I mean by that? Many of the books in the SFC bookstore are PODs or self published. A lot of our contributors hav… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 29, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier SFC Newsletter for Writers is starting a new monthly column called "LET IT ALL OUT"!

We wanted a spot for writers and illustrators to VENT, but we only want it done in a humorous way. What is your pet peeve about writing, and illustrating - the waiting game, crabby editors, computers that don't work? Whatever you want to sound off about from the business of writing… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 25, 2008 at 10:37am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier 2007 GRANNY Awards at Stories for Children Magazine

Stories for Children Magazine has notified the winners of the first ever GRANNY AWARDS for 2007! Do you want to know who won among your fellow writers and illustrators? Do you want to know what the editors at SFC are thinking? These awards are based on THEIR personal favo… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 20, 2008 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Registrations now open for the Muse Online Writers Conference

Lea Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson will be hosting their third annual Muse Online Writers Conference on October 13 – 19. The conference offers new and seasoned writers over 120 F R E E workshops each year held over the course of one week. Last year, there were close to 2000 writers who attended from all over the world: USA , Canada , Mexico , Africa , England , Italy , Greece , India , New Zealand , Turkey , Australia …to name a few. Some of the Presenters back once again this year are: *… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 16, 2008 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Illustrator and Children’s Author, Dawn Phillips talks with Stories for Children Magazine.

M E D I A R E L E A S E CONTACT: VS Grenier Editor, Stories for Children Magazine Email: storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com For Immediate Release Illustrator and Children’s Author, Dawn Phillips talks with Stories for Children Magazine. Stories for Children Magazine’s… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 4, 2008 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier The Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007 results are out and Stories for Children Magazine is Voted One of the Best Magazines in 2007!

M E D I A R E L E A S E For Immediate Distribution Contact: VS Grenier, Editor Email: storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com

The Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007 results are out and Stories for Children Magazine is Voted One of the Best Magazines in 2007! Stories for Children Magazine was voted one of the best m… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on February 13, 2008 at 11:20am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier SFC Newsletter for Writers February 2008

The February issue of SFC Newsletter for Writers is now available. This month is loaded with some great articles to get you motivated about your writing and tips to get your name out there. Also, there is a lot of market news.

To view SFC Newsletter for Writers visit http://vsgrenier.com/newsletter.aspx
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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on February 11, 2008 at 9:55am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine's interview with Kristen Collier 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on February 1, 2008 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Interviews author, Kevin Gerard 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on January 9, 2008 at 11:15am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Preditor & Editor 2007 Poll and Stories for Children Magazine is listed!

Stories for Children Magazine is listed in some of the categories in the Preditors & Editors Poll. Below are the links to the different categories. We would love it if you voted for us, but if you feel another is better we understand. Just click on the link below each to place your vote.

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on January 8, 2008 at 5:11pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stanley Bookman Young Author Contest

Stanley Bookman Young Author Contest

Contest Ending Date: April 30, 2008

Age group: Young Authors (17 and under)

No Entry Fee (Parental approval needed)

Contest Rewards: Publication in Stories for Children Magazine, Toys…

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on January 5, 2008 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier The GRANNY Awards are coming to Stories for Children Magazine

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on January 3, 2008 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS AT STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE

We're in need of the following:

NONFICTION articles for ages 3-6 (no more than 400 words)
NONFICTION articles for ages 7-9 (400 to 800 words)

POETRY - see new Guidelines


We're in particular need for FEBRUARY and MARCH 2008 issues. Please read the Submission Guidelines page before submitting.

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on December 10, 2007 at 10:53am — No Comments

Carla I Am Grateful :- )

So much is going on with me and my children's book it is hard to put it all into words.

I couldn't do all of this without all of your love and support.

All I can say to all of you is,

DREAMS REALLY CAN COME TRUE :- )

Thank you :- )

Carla

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Posted by Carla on December 6, 2007 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Award winning author, Mark Peter Hughes 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on November 5, 2007 at 7:55am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine Now Taking Submissions for 2008 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on October 19, 2007 at 8:28am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier National Novel Writing Month - Come Join Me

We got this email today from your imagination. It was misaddressed to us, so we're sending it along to you. We hope it finds you well.

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on October 18, 2007 at 7:52am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier SFC Newsletter for Writers

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry this is coming a few days late. I've been under the weather and on Monday have been busy with the Muse On - line Conference. For those of you who didn't sign up, you may want to think about it next year. This is the second year of the FREE conference, but it's better than last year. I'm glad I'm there not only to learn and hone my skills, but the networking is great too. The best part is I get to sit in my PJ's the whole time. : - )… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on October 12, 2007 at 11:47am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier New York Times Best-selling author, Brandon Mull talks with VS Grenier about the Fablehaven series 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on October 1, 2007 at 11:07am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Book Review Donation Program at Stories for Children Magazine

Attention Authors, Illustrators, and Publishers

The editors at Stories for Children Magazine are very interested in reviewing your book. Our magazine site posts book reviews monthly and lists all reviewed books in our SFC Bookstore. We will also email you the book review for you to use with your book promotion and marketing purposes. All books reviewed by the editors at Stories for Children Magazine will…

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 25, 2007 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Literacy Charity Helps Kids Connect with More Books

Literacy Charity Helps Kids Connect with More Books
Current mood: creative
Category: Writing and Poetry

While cruising the cyber-lanes of our Internet world, I came upon a great literacy organization for families with children…

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 24, 2007 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Blogcritics Magazine Interview with VS Grenier Editor of Stories for Children Magazine, Part 2 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 17, 2007 at 12:47am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Spreading the word about Stories for Children Magazine, interview with VS Grenier 


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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 14, 2007 at 3:47pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Dear Friends,I guess there was a mistake with the link. I have fixed the problem and the correct li…

Dear Friends,

I guess there was a mistake with the link. I have fixed the problem and the correct link is below. Thank you for your understanding and to those who emailed me about the issue.

August was a busy month for me which flew by leaving me in September already. Between sick kids, back to school, a… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 9, 2007 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Nancy Kelly Allen introducing children to the World of Ink 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on September 3, 2007 at 12:59am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Library Card Sign-up Month 2007 starts September 1st!

The Smartest Card is @ your library®: Get it, use it at your local library

Stories for Children Magazine and Stanley Bookman want to remind you thst – September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and your local library is waiting to make sure that your child is among the two-thirds of Americans that carry the smartest card of all – a library card.

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are mo…

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on August 27, 2007 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine looking for Contributing Illustrators

Stories for Children Magazine is looking for contributing illustrators for the September 07 issue.
Deadline for ALL illustrations for the September issue: August 30, 2007

Guidelines:
To be considered you'll need to send VS Grenier samples of your artwork in jpeg format only at: storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com Put"Art Samples" in the subject line. Include in the body of your emailyour name, e-mail address, a 50 word or less bio, and how manyillustrations you would like to do if… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on August 8, 2007 at 11:43pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Dotti Enderle, Author of 17 books for children~August 07 Featured Guest at Stories for Children Magazine 


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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on August 1, 2007 at 2:42am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Short Story Contest for All Ages at Stories for Children Magazine 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on July 19, 2007 at 5:43pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Max Elliot Anderson is the Featured Author in the July 2007 issue of Stories for Children Magazine. 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on July 1, 2007 at 11:20am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Free Muse Online Writers Conference Becomes 1,000-Strong Force for Authors

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Contact: Lea Schizas

E-Mail: museitupeditor@yahoo.ca

Or Publicist Carolyn Howard-Johnson

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

Free Muse Online Writers Conference Becomes 1,000-Strong Force for Authors

The Muse Online Writers Conference served more than 1,000 authors in its inaugural year and registrations are running double that in this, its second year.

Scheduled for the week of October 8-1… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on June 26, 2007 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Word is spreading about Stories for Children Magazine! 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on June 18, 2007 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine Is Looking for Young Writers! 

Stories for Children Magazine, which debuted April 1, 2007, is looking for stories, articles, and poems 
written by young writers ages 17 years old and younger.   
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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on June 14, 2007 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier A FREE MONTHLY NEWLETTER FOR CHILDREN'S WRITERS!

Stories for Children Newsletter for Writers was created for children's writers or anyone who loves to write. Each newsletter contains tips on writing,how other writers started down the road to success through trial and error, success stories on being published, contest, and writing markets.

Here is what some of our readers had to say:

"I read the first two newsletters and you offer a nice selection of articles for writers of children's stories, a… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on June 6, 2007 at 1:28am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine June Issue

The June issue of Stories for Children is now up. Come meet author, Angela K. Durden, read some great stories, aritcles, and enjoy some fun games and activites for this summer, too.

You can visit the website at: http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com or download the interactive magazine at: http://www.spotbit.com/main/magazine.php?proj=2350&prod=1667… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on June 1, 2007 at 11:16am — No Comments

kalaiselvi Learning to respect nature !


If we teach our kids to watch birds and admire flowers when they are young, we are teaching them to respect others. My daughter when we she was 5 years old, she will try to pluck the colorful flowers from the bushes and crush them. I told her that the flowers are there to be admired and not to be crushed like that. From then onwards she took a keen interest in looking at different flowers, their colors and their fragrance. She would ask hundreds of questions to me and wait for an explanatio… Continue

Posted by kalaiselvi on May 23, 2007 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Judy Pancoast Currently popular children's literature

Hi Everyone...

I am a children's musician who specializes in songs that encourage kids to "Get into books!"

My own daughters have always provided me with plenty of inspiration, but now that they are teens (17 and 13!!) I have fallen out of touch with the hot new stuff that's been coming out for younger kids. Can anyone suggest some titles for me to check out at my local library?

Also, please visit my website and sign my guestbook and read my blog there!

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Posted by Judy Pancoast on May 23, 2007 at 6:51am — No Comments

RJ Re: Sir Edgar Font's Search for a House to Haunt (adventure 1)

Title: Edgar Font's Hunt for a House to Haunt: Adventure One The Castle Tower Lighthouse
Author: Patrick H. T. Doyle
Illustrator: Patrick H. T. Doyle
www.edgarfont.com

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Posted by RJ on May 7, 2007 at 8:48pm — No Comments

RJ Re: Willow's Bend

by Kat Michaels
Children's Book (ages 2-7)
www.KatTales.com

After reading Willow's Bend, you too will be surprised to learn that this is Kat Michaels debut book. Children will undoubtedly sit in astonished silence, mesmerized by the brightly colored, intricately detai…

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Posted by RJ on May 7, 2007 at 8:44pm — No Comments

RJ Re: What's On the Other Side of the Rainbow?

What's On The Other Side of The Rainbow?
Written by: Carla Jo Masterson
Illustrated by: Omra Jo Fochtman
www.mrpositively.com

The first thing that I noticed was the oversized, imprinted, hardcover, reminisce…

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Posted by RJ on May 7, 2007 at 8:38pm — 2 Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Newsletter for Writers May 2007

Dear Friends,

I find myself at a loss for words. What a horrible thing for a writer to say. I think staying up to 3am the last two days and getting up at 7am with my two year old hasn’t helped much either. But I am happy to say that another successful issue of Stories for Children Magazine found its way to the hearts of children.

This month has yet again brought some excitement to my life. Many of you may already now that Stories for Children Magazi… Continue

Posted by Virginia S Grenier on May 6, 2007 at 12:38am — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Stories for Children Magazine’s Interview with children's author Shari Lyle-Soffe 

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on May 1, 2007 at 12:57pm — No Comments

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on April 21, 2007 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Newsletter for Writers-Call for Submissions

Have you had a chance to read Stories for Children Newsletter for Writers? If not you can find the April issue at http://www.AuthorsDen.com/adstorage/45757/Newsletter_Issue6.doc

This issue is full of inspiring articles, tips on writing and open markets.

I’m also looking for submiss…

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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 29, 2007 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier April 07 Stories for Children Newsletter for Writers

Dear Friends,

This last month has been one of the busiest I’ve had in years. Between my daughter being sick and editing and publishing the debut issue of Stories for Children Magazine, I find myself wanting to just lie around all day doing nothing. But as a writer, I know I must spend a few hours a day working on my manuscripts if I want to see a
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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 27, 2007 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Virginia S Grenier Come read the Debut issue of Stories for Children Magazine 


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Posted by Virginia S Grenier on March 25, 2007 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Johnette Downing Hi Children's Book Lovers!

What a great idea Dianne; Kids Read!!! Thanks for connecting us. I am looking forward to meeting all the members of this group and getting children excited about reading.

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Posted by Johnette Downing on March 19, 2007 at 11:03am — 1 Comment

Words the Movement Author's Passion For Free Expression Sparks Movement

Reno, NV – Author and entrepreneur Christine Whitmarsh has combined her passions for words and for business, culminating in an online store called The Word Shoppe where she sells items celebrating the written language, her love of words and most of all free expression.


Whitmarsh said she…

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Posted by Words the Movement on March 16, 2007 at 4:14pm — No Comments

LindaJoy Big Announcement! THE SEER POETRY CONTEST!

To celebrate the 5th THE SEER book, FATAL CHARM, which comes out on August 1st, I'm offering a writing contest with two 1st place prizes of $100.

There is no entry fee. And it's just for young writers from age 10-19.

Check here for the details and entry form:

www.LindaJoySingleton.co…

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Posted by LindaJoy on March 16, 2007 at 9:24am — No Comments

Soleil Lisette Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn

Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn

Reviewed by Soleil

ISBN: 1-4169-0263-5

http://www.simonsaysTEEN.com

Ever won…

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Posted by Soleil Lisette on March 16, 2007 at 12:02am — No Comments

Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller Keep up with Children's Book News

View the archives of Publisher's Weekly Children's Bookshelf. http://www.publishersweekly.com/eNewsletterArchive/2788.html Better yet, subscribe and have it delivered straight to your email box. http://www.publishersweekly.com/
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Posted by Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller on March 15, 2007 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller The Invention of Hugo Cabret Book Review

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By Brian Selznick

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Posted by Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller on March 14, 2007 at 7:16pm — No Comments

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