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Liana Metal lives in Greece, on the island of Corfu. She is an EFL teacher(MAEd -Applied Linguistics), book reviewer and freelance writer. Liana is also an artist. Her drawings/paintings can be found both online at www.aggelia-online.gr and at several shops in Corfu town. To contact the artist visit http://LianaMetal.tripod.com or her blog at http://LianasKerkyra.blogspot.com Η Ηλιάνα Μεταλληνού διδάσκει Αγγλικά στην Κέρκυρα, γράφει άρθρα και ιστορίες για έντυπες και ηλεκτρονικές εκδόσεις σε όλο τον κόσμο και ζωγραφίζει. Μπορείτε να την επισκεφθείτε στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση http://toasprosaligari.blogspot.com και http://www.coffeetimecorfu.com

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A book for kids/ 3 stories in English

Sunday, November 29, 2009

December 1st VBT


Dianne Sagan is hosting Lea Schizas

Karen Cioffi is hosting Heidi Thomas

Kathy Stemke is hosting Martha Swirzinski

Lea Schizas is hosting Brigitte Thompson

Nancy Famolari is hosting Kathy Stemke

VBT Writers on the Move is hosting Karen Cioffi

Crystalee Calderwood is hosting Carolyn Howard-Johnson

Katie Hines is hosting Stephen Tremp

Helena Harper is hosting Deborah Weed

Liana Metal is hosting Dianne Sagan

Carolyn Howard-Johnson is hosting Debra Eckerling

Gayle Trent is hosting Dana Donovan

Mayra Calvani is hosting Helena Harper

Marvin Wilson is hosting Mayra Calvani

Linda Asato is hosting Marvin Wilson

Stephen Tremp is hosting Gayle Trent

Elysabeth Eldering is hosting Katie Hines

Darcia Helle is hosting Linda Asato

Deborah Weed is hosting Liana Metal

Brigitte Thompson is hosting Nancy Famolari

Martha Swirzinski is hosting Margaret Fieland

Heidi Thomas is hosting Jane Sutton

Jane Sutton is hosting Darcia Helle

Dana Donovan is hosting Crystalee Calderwood

Dallas Woodburn is hosting Linda Suzane

Linda Suzane is hosting Elysabeth Eldering

Debra Eckerling is hosting Dallas Woodburn

Monday, November 9, 2009

Meet the author, Crystalee Calderwood


Hello visitors,

This month I have the honor to present you a special person, the author Crystalee Calderwood!

Enjoy her interview!





Interview with Crystalee Calderwood , the author of Angeline Jellybean


Tell us about yourself first.


I am a 25-year-old poet and children's writer. I've been writing nearly all my life and reading even longer. Writing for children was just a natural step for me.


When did you start writing?


My earliest memories of writing were in first grade, when we had to write short stories based on picture prompts. I haven't stopped since.


What genres have you written?


I started out as a poet. In fact, I originally went to grad school to study poetry. I have also dabbled in non-fiction and flash fiction. I like exercising my writing muscles and trying new things with my writing. Right now, I am focusing on writing for children and teens. I am in the process of revising several picture books, as well as a young adult novel.


Is Angeline your first book?


Yes. I was not the first picture book that I wrote, but it was the first I had published.

Tell us about your book. What is it about?


Angeline is a little girl who wants to eat nothing but jellybeans. Readers follow Angeline through an entire year of holidays- from Easter to Christmas- where Angeline requests jellybeans. In the end, she gets her wish and learns that sometimes there can be too much of a good thing!


What inspired you to write this book?


I was taking a class in writing picture books and my instructor had only one specification: our books had to be under 500 words. Angeline Jellybean was a story that came to me when I sat down to write, rhymes and all.


How long did it take you to write it?


Not very long. Like I said, it just sorta came out of me pretty close to the form it's in now.

Who is the publisher of your book?


The book was published by 4RV Publishing out of Oklahoma. Vivian Zabel is the president and founder of the company.


Where is it on sale?


You can order Angeline Jellybean from Amazon.com or www.4rvpublishingllc.com/Store-Books.html . You can also walk into any bookstore and ask them to order a copy for you.


Tell us about your other books/work.


Right now I am working on a contemporary Young Adult novel that takes place in Pittsburgh. I am in the revision stages and hope to have accepted for publication when the time is right.


What are the major challenges that you have faced in your career?


Publishing with a small press has meant that I've had to take most of the promotion into my own hands. It is always up to a writer to promote their own work and network with fellow writers, but even more so when you publish with a small press. I have had quite a few boundaries to overcome because most bookstores wont carry my book and therefore are sometimes reluctant to allow me to appear for book signings and readings.


Has the Internet helped you in your writing career?


Yes. Probably about 75% of my promotion takes place online. The internet allows me to reach a larger audience than I could locally through newspapers and flyers. It also allows me to connect with writers all over the world, share my experiences and ask questions about the writing industry.


What do you advise new writers to do?


Write, write, write! Read, read, read! Read everything you can get your hands on, especially in your chosen genre. Network with writers of all kinds. Join a critique group and form a thick skin. Revise, revise, revise. Repeat.


Thank you!


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Stories for Children Book Review/Donation Program

Title: Angeline Jellybean

Author: Crystalee Calderwood

Illustrator: Stephen Macquignon

Category: Picture Book

Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC

Pub Date: December 2008

ISBN 10: 0979751381

ISBN 13: 978-0979751387

Suggested Reading Age Level: Beginner through 2nd grade

Author e-mail: crystaleecalderwood@gmail.com

Author website: http://crystaleecalderwood.bravehost.com

Author blog: http://crystaleecalderwood.blogspot.com

Publisher: www.4rvpublishingllc.com

Book available at: Amazon.com and http://www.4rvpublishingllc.com/Store-Books.html


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!


It's so exciting!

Next month, VBT – Writers on the Move is having its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

To celebrate this accomplishment, we are having a STUPENDOUS Blogaversary Tour!

Daily postings and daily prizes! But, that's not all, we're still having our Mystery Site Giveaway: the Anniversary PRIZE is a $25 (US) GIFT CARD.

Visit the VBT – Writers on the Move blogsite for all the details.
http://vbt-writerso nthemove. blogspot. com
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