Do you spend considerable time in your car, out and about, or on the go? I spend extensive time daily in the school pick-up line or walking around the school. My children get out 45 minutes apart, and parking is a little daily dance of making sure you park on the right side of the…
My #50 PRECIOUS WORDS 2023 Entry | FROM SCAVENGER TO SILVER MEDALIST
My #50preciouswords entry this year is inspired by Carlo Paalam, a men’s flyweight boxer from the Philippines who won the Silver Medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. His story touched my heart and reminded me of similar endeavors as a young girl with my Lola. FROM SCAVENGER TO SILVER MEDALIST By Christine Alemshah [WC: 50, MG]…
Meet the #MidWeekCritique Team
#MidWeekCritique is a monthly initiative started by children’s writer Lori M. Keating to giveaway 3 – non-rhyming PB critiques of up to 700 words. It’s gone over wonderfully, and Lori felt called to build a team to reach more writers each month. This past month I joined the #MidWeekCritique team along with April Berry and…
Introducing my Kid Lit Pitch Pie FREE resource
I’ve been a member of writing Twitter since 2010 and have participated in dozens of pitch events. But you know how long it took before I got my first heart? Ten years!! In 2021, I received my first ❤️ during PBPitch from a wonderful and kind agent. I submitted my story right away, and she…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023 || Book Review: Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athlete by Mia Wenjen
Ten years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. Read about our Mission & History HERE. I’m so honored to be a book reviewer this year, and to share my #gifted book CHANGING THE GAME: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN…
Introducing the #Growyourwriting Challenge
I’ve added a new page and fun writing challenge to my site! I hope you’ll check it out and find out how to earn some pretty badges while growing your writing skills! Are you a writer who wants to sharpen your skills on a budget? Do you like badges? If so, you will enjoy this…
#FallWritingFrenzy 2022 Contest Entry: Conjuring Courage
Thank you for hosting the spooktacular Fall Writing Frenzy contest, Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Lydia Lukidis, along with their special guest judge Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. I’m excited to share my submission inspired by Selina Wing’s hauntingly gorgeous photo and my eight-year-old daughter. There are also some fantastic prize donors! You can shower our hosts and prize donors with love by visiting their blogs,…
12 Days for Writers: Day 3
Children’s author Julie Hedlund, challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year. She believes the way New Year’s resolutions are traditionally made come from a place of negativity – what DIDN’T get done or achieved in the previous year. Instead, she suggests we set goals…
Calling Picture Book Writers | #PBCritiqueFest is here!
Alright, folks, have you got a completed picture book manuscript (or two or seven or more like me?) and would love to get fresh eyes and feedback from talented authors, illustrators, and/or agents on your project? Now is your chance! Click on over to #PBCritiqueFest and fill out the registration form and you are automatically…
#FallWritingFrenzy Contest Entry: SEA IN THE SKY
SEA IN THE SKY By Christine Alemshah [WC: 196] The stormy sea sky mocked me. Could Daddy and I see the same sinister moon? Hopefully, he’s tucked safely inside his ship, not in danger of falling overboard as the swirling clouds suggested. “No costume, Beatrice? It’s almost time for trick-or-treating,” called Mom. I kicked the…