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Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award

Wow! Once again I've been honored. This time with the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. Thank you to The Story of a Writer for this lovely, delicious award. I am deeply touched. The Rules: 1. Thank and link to the person who nominated you. 2. Share 7 random facts about yourself. 3. Pass the word along to 15 deserving blog buddies. 4. Contact those buddies to congratulate them. Okay, 7 random facts about me you may or may not know! 1. I'm 15 years older than my sister below me, my brother is 1 1/2 years older than my son, and my baby sister just turned 12. 2. My husband and I are both September babies, but he's 2 years and 10 days older than me. 3. The rumors are wrong...I don't live in a mansion. 4. I have a speech impediment. 5.  When I was younger, I believed my parents when they said I was adopted from Venus. 6. I still dress up for Halloween. 7. Most days I work in my PJ's. Now to pass the award along. I'll contact you later today. Congratula

World of Ink Author Spotlight - VS Grenier

VS Grenier is an award-winning children’s author, founder & owner of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC ., award-winning editor-in-chief of Stories for Children Magazine  and chief editor for Halo Publishing, Int .; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique services.   In 2007 & 2008, VS Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll, won 2nd place for her article on, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007, and won 7 th place for her article, “Dinosaur Tracks in My Backyard” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2008.    VS Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature and is a member of the League of Utah Writers (HWG), Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Musing Our Children.  VS Grenier offers a variety of topics related to writing childr

Award-winning Author VS Grenier joins the Stories for Children Publishing June ‘11 World of Ink Virtual Tour

Stories for Children Publishing will be touring award-winning author VS Grenier and her book, “Babysitting SugarPaw ” a picture book about friendship and telling the truth all month long in June 2011.  VS Grenier is an award-winning children’s author, founder & owner of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC ., award-winning editor-in-chief of Stories for Children Magazine  and chief editor for Halo Publishing, Int .; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique services.   In 2007 & 2008, VS Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll, won 2nd place for her article on, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007, and won 7 th place for her article, “Dinosaur Tracks in My Backyard” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2008.   VS Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature and is a

Interview with Award-winning Author Lisa Umina

Lisa Umina, Award-Winning Author Milo Finds his Best Friend ,  Milo Moments ,  Milo and the Green Wagon  & Milo y el carrito verde Lisa Umina’s cute and cuddly character, Milo has accompanied her around the globe as she has shared her mission through humor, live entertainment and faith. The Milo book series gives children a compelling message that children can talk to God anytime, anywhere…about anything. Lisa Umina is the owner of Halo Publishing International. Lisa not only publishes books but also enjoys a successful career as an award-winning author, motivational speaker and literary consultant. Lisa´s publishing company continues to flourish by strengthening the movement of words across the international borders in order to benefit cultures and society as a whole. She has been interviewed by countless newspapers, radio and television shows, and has traveled the world to teach children about their purpose and important life lessons inside her books. VS: Lisa, I want t