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Melissa Stoller
Oct 8, 20194 min read
3 Question Interview - VANESSA KEEL
I'm so happy to highlight fellow #BookBlastoff and #ClearForkPublishing author Vanessa Keel. I love Vanessa's debut picture book, BOOMER...
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Melissa Stoller
Apr 1, 20194 min read
3 Question Interview - GAYLE KRAUSE
I'm so happy to feature fellow Clear Fork Publishing/Spork author and friend Gayle Krause! I look forward to adding both of Gayle's...
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Melissa Stoller
Mar 18, 20195 min read
3 Question Interview - SANDRA SUTTER
It’s always a thrill to feature a wonderful friend and critique partner on my blog. Today, author Sandra Sutter is here to share insights...
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Melissa Stoller
Dec 18, 20184 min read
3 Question Interview - SANDY STEEN BARTHOLOMEW
Today, I'm featuring the incredible writer and illustrator Sandy Steen Bartholomew! Sandy brought her unique artistic vision to our book,...
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Melissa Stoller
Nov 5, 20183 min read
3 Question Interview - SANDIE SONKE
Sandie Sonke created magic with her illustrations for our picture book, SCARLET'S MAGIC PAINTBRUSH. Her talent and vision stood out from...
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Melissa Stoller
Oct 15, 20184 min read
3 Question Interview -- SHERRY HOWARD
I'm delighted to feature my writing friend, Sherry Howard, on the blog today. Sherry is one of my treasured critique partners and we are...
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Melissa Stoller
Jan 2, 20181 min read
Writing Gratitude Cloud 2017
A year ago at the end of 2017, I started this blog -- This Writing Life: Stories, Creativity, and Connection. My second blog post was a...
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Melissa Stoller
Nov 6, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - SARAH MOMO ROMERO
I haven't met Sarah in person yet, but I have enjoyed getting to know her as we are both working with Clear Fork Publishing, and...
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Melissa Stoller
Oct 24, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - CALLIE METLER-SMITH
I am truly happy to interview Callie Metler-Smith. She's the publisher of Clear Fork Publishing, and also the very talented illustrator...
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Melissa Stoller
Oct 17, 20174 min read
3 Question Interview - DEBORAH WEED
Deborah Weed is on the blog today! I'm so impressed with Deborah's positive attitude and optimism. And her work on building confidence in...
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Melissa Stoller
Oct 2, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - JOANNA ROWLAND
Happy double book birthday to Joanna Rowland! I really enjoy the insights that Joanna provides in my 3 question interview. Read on for...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 12, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - SHELLEY KINDER
Shelley Kinder's debut picture book, Not So Scary Jerry, is releasing from Clear Fork Publishing on September 19th! Welcome Shelly - I'm...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 28, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - CHRISTINE SROMEK LAFORET
Christine Sromek Laforet has a new chapter book that just debuted from Clear Fork Publishing, with illustrations by Lisa Rush. I'm happy...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 21, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - LAURA CLEMENT
I just love the picture book, EGG! It's written by my friend and Spork Sister, Laura Clement, and illustrated beautifully by Sunny Choi....
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 14, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - ELLEN LEVENTHAL
Ellen Leventhal is on my blog today! I had connected with Ellen on the KidLit forums and we became friends when we became Spork Sisters!...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 7, 20174 min read
3 Question Interview - JULIE PEPPER
I'm so happy to be hosting Julie Pepper's first blog interview! I really look forward to the release of Julie's debut picture book, IT'S...
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Melissa Stoller
Jul 7, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - MARIA ASHWORTH
Ready for another 3 Question Interview -- this time, with my friend and Spork Sister Maria Ashworth! Maria has lit the kidlit publishing...
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Melissa Stoller
Jun 16, 20173 min read
3 Question Interview - ROSIE J. POVA
It's my pleasure to feature my friend and fellow Clear Fork Publishing author Rosie J. Pova on today's blog. Rosie has two children's...
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Melissa Stoller
May 31, 20178 min read
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Melissa Stoller
This content was originally posted on Maria Marshall: Connecting Kids With Nature. Today, I have the privilege of talking with Melissa...
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Melissa Stoller
May 30, 20172 min read
COVER REVEAL: The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection - Book One: Return to Coney Island
This content was originally posted on Chapter Book Challenge. I’m so excited to announce the cover reveal for my debut chapter book, THE...
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