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Children's Book Week: Recollection #2: Judy Blume

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Today is the second day of Children's Book Week and we're paying homage to Judy Blume.  (Laurie) As a young girl, I spent many hours in my local public library primarily doing one thing--reading. Since the kid's section was small I only had a handful of shelves to choose from so selecting time was brief. I read the classics from Little House On The Prairie , Pippi Longstocking , Black Beauty and many others. Then I discovered Judy Blume . Here was someone--finally!--writing TO me about me. Her characters sounded like me, thought the same thoughts, had the same feelings. I was amazed. How did one lady know all of this? Today, I still don't know how Judy Blume does it--pegs the voice of kids so well--but I'm grateful that she does. She changed my reading experience into something profound. I will never forget the memories and the impact her books had on me. My first Judy Blume experience. Pure awesome. Growing up has its painful moments. Deenie

Release Day Blitz for Dr. Atul Shah’s Allergies, and Awesome You

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Today is the Release Day Blitz for Dr. Atul Shah’s Allergies, and Awesome You . Be sure to stop by these Blogs for Interesting Interviews and information: Bibliophilia, Please Lissette E. Manning Adventures of Frugal Mom My Cozie Corner The Bunnys Review About the book:  Can you imagine your life allergy-free? Yes, yes, and yes. It is possible. Now, it's your turn. The AmazingAllergist will show you how. This book is a part of the AmazingAllergist's Awesome Series that empowers allergic children to live great lives. It is a by-product of the author's extensive knowledge, vast experiences, and desire to make a difference, one allergic child at a time. This book, through a life story of an allergic child, will empower you and your children. What to expect: Definition of allergy and myth busted  Early allergy recognition information  A helping hand  Facts about how you can get better  Help to overcome fear of allergy tests  Guidance on controlling allergies a

Spotlight On: Play Me by Jennifer Probst

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Taking The Challenge...by Jennifer Probst  Many months ago, I picked up a short erotic novella by Rebecca Royce entitled One Night With a Wolf . I loved the short sassiness and finished it in record time. Then discovered it was one in a Decadent series by various authors termed 1Night Stand. I quickly read a few more, then tweeted a few complements out to the world. A few authors popped up immediately and said I should write one for the series. I thanked them and went on with my work. But the idea intrigued me. So, I researched the line, read a few more, and brainstormed. I am rarely apt to dismiss a challenge. And when someone suggests I write something specific, I view it as a unique test to my writer’s ego. I took a week, brainstormed, and wrote the story. Contacted the savvy editor of the series. Waited. And sold. Now, things usually don’t happen that fast for me, but it was the right time and place and I was in between projects. A short, erotic series nibbled at m