PBParty Critique Train PLUS Critique Giveaway with Callie Dean
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s awesome volunteer & PBParty Success Story, Callie Dean, is our Crit Master on the last PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train before the 2026 PBParty...
PBParty Contest News + Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen!
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s Ninja Superstar and judge Sylvia Chen is the last monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train Guest Crit Master in 2025. What a great way...
Adding Tension and Emotions to Your Manuscript
Huge thanks to author Ana Siqueira for sharing this amazing mini-workshop with us. She’s a wealth of information. 💗 Want to win a 30 minute Ask Me Anything Zoom or...
Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Ana Siqueira!
I love having a monthly Guest Crit Master for the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train. This month, we have my agent-sister and critique group member Ana Siqueira…who...
Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen!
I’m thrilled that the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train now has a fun new twist…a monthly Guest Crit Master. And who better to start us off than...
Marsha Diane Arnold – Interview & TWO Giveaways
Please welcome author Marsha Diane Arnold to my blog. I’m thrilled to celebrate her newest picture book, Armando’s Island, with beautiful illustrations by Anne Yvonne Gilbert. Called a “born storyteller”...
Cover Reveal, Interview & HUGE Giveaway with CK
I’m excited to celebrate the reveal of CK’s cover for their amazing and much-needed debut picture book, A COSTUME FOR CHARLY. I loved Charly the moment I met them, and...
PBParty Critiques & Ranking Party!
The judges and I can’t wait for your entries to flood in on March 1st. We’re already up to 52 amazing agents and editors for the final round of the...
HUGE Giveaways & Interview with Ready Chapter 1 Academy Founder, Fred Koehler
I’m thrilled to chat with Ready Chapter 1 Academy Founder, Fred Koehler, and his team of teachers. It’s exciting to see all the amazing instructors you pulled together in one...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: October 2021
Wait until you see all the amazing new picture books I’ve discovered…and you have a chance to win 10 prizes! Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I...
Interview of Benjamin Giroux – I AM ODD, I AM NEW & giveaway
When I read Benjamin’s picture book, I AM ODD, I AM NEW…I was absolutely blown away by the emotion. I learned more about Benjamin and how the poem that turned...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: May 2021
I’m excited to add a new feature to my blog…a monthly list of great new (and new-ish) picture books. I’ll share what I like and love about them and hope...
Giveaways & Celebration of LillyBelle: A Damsel NOT in Distress
Enter the Rafflecopters to earn entries for a copy of LillyBelle: A Damsel NOT in Distress plus swag (US only) or a picture book critique from Joana…and there may be a few surprise prizes, too!