Get Ready For Another Darcy Pattison Giveaway! PRAIRIE STORMS

Darcy Pattison is an Arkansas children’s book author and writing teacher. In 1999, she created the Novel Revision Retreat, which she now teaches across the nation. Translated into eight languages, her picture books and middle grade novel (listed below), have been recognized for excellence by starred reviews, Book of the Year awards, state award lists and more. She is the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children’s literature.

Giveaway begins tomorrow May 15, 2012…

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Interview with Darcy Pattison

Link:  11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph Book Trailer

Michelle:  Was there a specific event or person who touched your heart before writing your work of fiction, 11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph?

Darcy:  I live near the Little Rock Air Force Base and have watched military families for years as they endure deployment of their loved ones. You may think it’s just something to do with the Iraq or Afghanistan fronts, but in reality, as long as we have a military force to defend our country, military families will struggle through this issue. My heart goes out to the family (as a whole) but especially the kids, as moms and dads are gone for long periods. And I love the stubbornness of this character, her commitment to her vision of what a family is. She finds humorous ways to express her frustration and is rewarded in the end with the task of keeping up the family album.

Michelle:  Thanks Darcy!  I love to know all about an author’s inspiration.  More interview questions tomorrow.

Reminder:  Just two days left to win 11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph by Darcy Pattison.

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Holiday hugs to you and yours,

Michelle

Write Opportunity Contest from tiger tales

National Picture Book Month and a Contest, Too!

It’s National Picture Book Month and we’re celebrating on our blog. The blog post will feature members of the tiger tales team finishing the statement, “What I love most about picture books is. . .” We’re asking you, our fans, to do the same! Every person who finishes the statement on our blog in the comments section will be entered to win a copy of the new Fall picture book The Dancing Clock, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by John Abbot Nez.

http://www.tigertalesbooks.com/blog

Have fun!

Michelle B