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Joyce Moyer Hostetter
I write historical novels for young people. (Blue, Comfort, Healing Water)
Interests: Digging. ( In the dirt. And also in history.) I love used things.
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Terrific idea! And yes, dazzling, awesome, and fun. I want to be in the audience!
I want my visits to be that much fun.
Commented Jul 12, 2014 on Tina Nichols Coury - School Visit Promo at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Tina Nichols Coury - School Visit Promo
I have discovered that I love doing school visits. The kids and teachers really excite and inspire me. Recently I used my book trailer skills and created a school visit promo to advertise my visiting author services to schools:
wow! That's quite a story about the purse and book.
I love the idea of creating a fun experience for your readers - also the Facebook giveway is good too.
Commented May 31, 2014 on Book Promotion: Facebook Is Your Friend - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Book Promotion: Facebook Is Your Friend - Barbara Jean Hicks
Book Promotion Tip #11: Multiply your Facebook exposure by encouraging book buyers to post pictures of and comments about you and your book. I stumbled onto this creative employment of my Facebook account, which I use as both a personal and professional page, when someone at one of my early boo...
Wow! Barbara what a cool connection between you and Frozen! I haven't seen the movie. (Yeah, I know that's lame.) But I have grandchildren so I know I will eventually. And I'll read your book to them too!
Commented Feb 25, 2014 on Book Promotion: Say Thank You! - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Book Promotion: Say Thank You! - Barbara Jean Hicks
Book Promotion Tip #4: Once you've announced your new book to the world via Facebook and email and start to receive congratulations, make sure to say thank you! Respond to Facebook posts; answer emails; make phone calls. Let everyone know how much you appreciate their support. Of course you ha...
I love fresh figs! Also love finding those connections in stories.
Commented Feb 25, 2014 on Susan Patron - Writing Tip of the Day. at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Susan Patron - Writing Tip of the Day.
I have known 2007 Newbery winner, Susan Patron for many years. This former librarian is active in the SCBWI and has a well deserved reputation for her enormous talent, but also her generous heart. I was amazed by the grace and dignity that she conducted herself when her Newbery winner, "The ...
I do like the idea of reading a novel the second time - especially doing so close to the time of the first reading. And yet, I am so far behind in my reading that I really don't do this.
Code Name Verity sounds like a book I could learn from though. And Navigating Early does too.
Commented Mar 23, 2013 on Code Name Verity--Lynn Becker's Book Picks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Code Name Verity--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
I'm going to try to introduce CODE NAME VERITY, by Elizabeth Wein, intelligently, but I have just been crying my way through the last quarter of it, so let's see how I do. "Verity," a spy for the British during World War II, is captured by the Nazi's when she looks the wrong way crossing a st...
That's exciting, Tina. Congrats to you and to all those kids who'll get to read your book.
Commented Dec 18, 2012 on Eureka Award - Grand Canyon Readers Nominee at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Eureka Award - Grand Canyon Readers Nominee
Another one of the great things that happened to me this year with the release of my first picture book: the awards! This was a part of publication that I never thought about or even hoped for. In October, I was informed that Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up On Mount Rushmore was awar...
Wow! It's nice to know how "simple" this is. Wonder how deeply I'd have to dig to retrieve my old file of OP novel.
Congrats Barbara Jean, on your success in doing this and thanks a bunch for providing instructions.
Commented Dec 8, 2012 on Reviving Your Out-of-Print Novel as an E-book part 2 - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Reviving Your Out-of-Print Novel as an E-book part 2 - Barbara Jean Hicks
from the files of children's author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks As promised last week, here are the short version instructions for converting your out-of-print novel to e-book format for the Kindle and Nook. I've also provided a link to my second e-book, Cupid's Chase, for an example of ...
Congrats, Tina! I'm so glad it's going well for you!
I'm going to link this on Facbook, now!
Commented Nov 20, 2012 on Signing for SCBWI PAL - First Book Journey at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Signing for SCBWI PAL - First Book Journey
People often ask me if it was worth the wait of 17 years to be published--ten to be acquired and seven more before final publication. The answer is "YES!" in so many ways. Children's publishing is a long waiting game. I was tempted to go the self-published route, but I am so glad I took the tr...
I am struggling with this right now. Am trying to return to stream of consciousness writing.
Thanks for the reminder.
Commented Nov 20, 2012 on Leslie Helakoski - Picture Book Tip of the Day at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Leslie Helakoski - Picture Book Tip of the Day
One of the great things about SCBWI conferences it the chance I get to video some wonderful authors. Illustrator/Author Leslie Helakoski gave me a great Picture Book Tip of the Day.
Thanks! Will definitely keep that in mind.
Commented Nov 20, 2012 on Darcy Pattison - Blogging Tip Of The Day at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Darcy Pattison - Blogging Tip Of The Day
Darcy Pattison is a force in the children's literature industry. Novelist, teacher and promotion Guru, Darcy is always on the cutting edge. I grabbed her at a recent conference to ask her to give my readers a Blogging Tip Of The Day.
Barbara, I can totally relate to this. I lost my mom this year and during those last 9 months, I gave her some of my best writing energy/hours. But I miss that opportunity now.
Cherish the moments and use them in your writing. This is feeding your artist self in some way. I am quite certain of that.
As for practices I've let go - a few minutes of gardening everyday. Being outside (even just to pull a few weeds) nurtures my artist side and improves my sense of well-being. I'm being intentional about that!
I hate you will miss the Highlights event. That would also have nurtured you.
Commented Aug 11, 2012 on Keeping Promises - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Keeping Promises - Barbara Jean Hicks
I thought about skipping my regular Friday blog post for today. I have company from out of town. School starts soon and I have much to do to get ready for it. My new house, in the middle of remodeling, requires an overload of physical and mental energy. My mom's health is failing and I try har...
Congratulations on the great review, Tina!
I'm eager to get my hands on this book.
Commented Aug 4, 2012 on School Library Journal's Review for Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
School Library Journal's Review for Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose
Ok, I'm bragging now, but I was tickled that SLJ gave my book a rave! Here it is: COURY, Tina Nichols. Hanging off Jefferson’s Nose. illus. by Sally Wern Comport. 40p. bibliog. CIP. Dial. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3731-0. LC 2011029968. Gr 3-6 What would it be like to be the son of th...
I am also reading verse novels more closely these days since I am writing one. Haven't read all these, but now I am intrigued.
1. Seeing Emily - by Joyce Lee Wong
2. The Apprentice's Masterpiece by Melanie Little
3. Loose Threads by Lorie Ann Grover
4. What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones
5. Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
Would love to have a signed copy of The Secret Life of Walter Kitty.
Commented Aug 4, 2012 on First Lines Novels In Verse - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
First Lines Novels In Verse - Barbara Jean Hicks
from the bookshelves of Children’s Author Barbara Jean Hicks This week I’m reading novels in verse to prepare for the Highlights workshop I’ll be teaching in September. Do you recognize these first lines from volumes in my library? The first person who posts a comment with all the titles and a...
The poem really does explain it all. Fabulous self-awareness!
Commented Jun 30, 2012 on A Little Child Shall Lead Them: Three - Barbara Jean Hicks at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
A Little Child Shall Lead Them: Three - Barbara Jean Hicks
From the teaching files of Barbara Jean Hicks I love the way this fourth grade girl drew her self portrait based on the verbal self portrait (below) she had already written in response to a class exercise on simile. The picture is a bit startling till you read the poem and see how beautifully ...
"and when it gets quiet, listen some more."
So good. So wise.
Commented Apr 24, 2012 on Suzanne Morgan Williams - Interview Tip of the Day at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Suzanne Morgan Williams - Interview Tip of the Day
Suzanne Morgan Williams is one of my favorite SCBWI RA's, and I have known her for many years. She is the talented author of eleven books, including her successful novel Bull Rider. Her new book, "Chinese Daughters: Women Who Shaped Chinese History," is a fascinating look at Chinese women from ...
"...and when it gets quiet, listen some more."
So good! So wise.
Commented Apr 24, 2012 on Suzanne Morgan Williams - Interview Tip of the Day at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
Suzanne Morgan Williams - Interview Tip of the Day
Suzanne Morgan Williams is one of my favorite SCBWI RA's, and I have known her for many years. She is the talented author of eleven books, including her successful novel Bull Rider. Her new book, "Chinese Daughters: Women Who Shaped Chinese History," is a fascinating look at Chinese women from ...
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