by amiemccracken | Oct 25, 2011 | writing
My husband threw a surprise birthday party for me on Sunday. I knew something was going on but not when it would happen. I was so surprised that I simply blushed. I’m horribly shy and having people get together just for me was almost too much.He’s so...
by amiemccracken | Oct 20, 2011 | reading, writing
Now I have to say that this is the coolest book trailer I have EVER seen. Clever and original this visual story captures the book and your attention. James’ website is wickedly awesome as well. He has illustrations to go with the book to tease you. Check it out...
by amiemccracken | Oct 18, 2011 | writing
Last installment of my tea drabbles. This is red tea, last week was black tea and the week before was green tea. Tell me what you think of them as singles, or what you think of them as a set. Do the characters come through in only 100 words?They kept calling my name,...
by amiemccracken | Oct 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Book club is tomorrow night! So if you’ve read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak link in the comments here to a blog post and I will share your thoughts with the group. The party this time is not themed, but I’ll still do a blog post to let you know our...
by amiemccracken | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Very awesome and funny video of Taylor Mali at a poetry club doing a reading about proofreading. Proofread your stuff people! Especially you self-publishers out there, get someone else to look at your stuff even if it’s just your mom. Another set of eyes on your...