Monthly Archives: November 2011

Kids BLOG the Darndest Things !

Kids BLOG the Darndest Things !

 

Writing my books, Frenchie’s Best Friend and Frenchie X 2 from a 13 year old’s perspective through his nightly blog has been a blast!  It’s also such fun going into schools and discussing with intermediate grade students what makes for powerful blogs that others of similar interests will want to read. They immediately identify entertaining and humorous as the key factors to writing a successful blog.  During my presentations, there isn’t a lot of time, but just enough for students to make a brief attempt at posting a blog.  Some made personal connections with Ethan (the 13 year old main character) and his intense desire to become a French Bulldog owner; while others reviewed the book and made recommendations … Read the rest

Dedication of Frenchie X 2 -Follow the Blog

Dedication of Frenchie X 2 -Follow the Blog

The manuscript was ready to be uploaded to CreateSpace for publication, all that was missing was the dedication.  It was time for me to write this; as it was important that the book be published in time.

“My sister Marlene laughed so hard that she almost fell out of her hospital bed as her daughter read the first novel, Frenchie’s Best Friend- Follow the Blog to her. My hope is that she will experience as much comic relief and chuckles from Frenchie X 2.  This story is for you, my courageous sister.”

Marlene, my oldest sister (#1 of 6); has been battling brain cancer for a year and a half and lives her days mostly in a hospital bed … Read the rest