March 21, 2025 [Clink On the Titles / Links to Buy Any Books] As many of you know, I've read 50 - 100 books of related subject matter for...

March 14, 2025 [Note: Click on the Book Titles to Buy the Books] Unlike many picture book manuscripts that start in rhyme, my rhyming...

March 3, 2025 [Note: Click on the Titles to Buy the Books] I'm excited to kick off March On With Mentor Texts this year. As many who know...

REMINDER: Please mark your calendars for March On With Mentor Texts, coming this March, 2025! We can't wait to reveal the new logo and...

START GETTING READY FOR OUR RATE YOUR STORY 2025 MEMBER YEAR! To start off the new year with a bang, we are happy to feature our...

By Lynne Marie The very first witch I ever met in a picture book was “the Witch” from The Witch Next Door  by Norman Bridwell. I was five...

This month, we have a special Halloween treat that's “Twice as Nice” – TWO Guest Gurus to rate and give feedback TWOGETHER on four (4)...

by Lynne Marie When I originally got the spark for an idea that became BROOMMATES: A Brewing Boundary Battle (before I transposed it to...

As many of you know already, reading and studying Mentor Texts can play an important role in our journeys from aspiring writer to...

When I came across the glittery cover of Be My ValenSLIME at the bookstore, I immediately grabbed it up. As a lover of holidays AND slime...