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Thursday, October 27, 2016 6:08:24 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Book Release--LIKE MAGIC!:
Terry said, "Over at EMUS Debuts this week, we're celebrating the launch of Elaine Vickers's middle-grade novel, LIKE MAGIC! Author Jason Gallaher asked the EMUS if we had any significant friendships that had changed our lives. Of course, I just had to talk..." more
Friday, October 21, 2016 9:59:31 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled :
Terry said, "This week on EMU'S DEBUTS, we're celebrating the release of Elly Swartz's debut novel, FINDING PERFECT.We have many terrific posts about Elly's middle-grade novel, a story about an OCD girl determined to have a perfect family. I especially enjoyed..." more
Friday, October 21, 2016 9:59:30 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled :
Terry said, "Happy Halloween! I just wanted to remind folks of this terrific Halloween event being put on by Curious City. What a great way to put stories into the hands of children! Read all about it here! Or better yet, watch their video!"
Friday, October 14, 2016 8:47:58 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled The Launch Continues...:
Terry said, "This week EMU'S DEBUTS has been celebrating the launch of Donna Janell Bowman's debut picture book, STEP RIGHT UP. It's a fabulous picture book biography about Doc and Jim Key and how they began the humane treatment of animals movement. Every day, a..." more
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:37:47 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Wonderful New Picture Book is Out!:
Terry said, "Donna Janell Bowman's debut picture book is out! STEP RIGHT UP: HOW DOC AND JIM KEY TAUGHT THE WORLD ABOUT KINDNESS is a beautiful story about the relationship between a man and a horse and how that relationship began the humane movement.Read an..." more
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:22:27 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Story Giveaways!:
Terry said, "Fellow EMLA author Maria Gianferrari is giving a free copy of her book, OFFICER KATZ AND HOUNDINI: A TALE OF TWO TAILS on Goodreads. Check it out here!And check-out Trick or Reaters' terrific alternative to candy giveaways at Halloween---free..." more
Thursday, August 18, 2016 12:19:17 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled We Have BOOK COVERS!:
Terry said, "Wow, the writing business can be full of happy surprises. I am so fortunate to have two books coming out in the spring 2017. MY BUSY GREEN GARDEN (illustrated by Carol Schwartz, published by Tilbury House) is a rhyming cumulative picture book..." more
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:37:46 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Great News...Times Two!:
Terry said, "I think I need to go on vacation more often. Why? Because good things seem to happen when I'm away from my desk. What's new, you might ask? Well...Upon returning from the annual Erin Murphy Literary Agency Retreat in June, I received a contract from..." more
Friday, October 16, 2015 11:13:15 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Great News!:
Terry said, "I'm thrilled to announce that Tilbury House has acquired my picture book, MY BUSY GREEN GARDEN. Woohoooo! This rollicking cumulative rhyming story has a tentative publication date of Spring 2017. I'm so excited to have the chance to plant the..." more
Sunday, September 13, 2015 4:44:25 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Concept Books: What are they and how do I know if I’ve written one?:
Terry said, "The first picture book manuscript I ever wrote was about ocean animals. I hadn’t done any research about children’s writing, much less the specifics of picture books. I just wrote—and in rhyme too! (yikes!) I then attended a..." more
Monday, August 24, 2015 2:32:49 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Save That Date!:
Terry said, "The Ridgecrest branch of the Kern County Library System is hosting an author panel, showcasing local authors. I'm happy to say I'll be one of the panelists! If you're in the area on Saturday, October 17, please stop by--I'd love to see you!"
Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:58:20 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled New Book Release!:
Terry said, "Schoolwide, Inc. has released my latest picture book, WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ..." more
Monday, April 20, 2015 6:05:23 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled KRA Young Author Day Signing:
Terry said, "I'll be appearing at the KRA Young Author Day on Saturday, April 15, signing books and giving two presentations. Stop by and say "Hi!" if you're in the area!"
Monday, March 23, 2015 11:23:41 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled RhyPiBoMo:
Terry said, "Rhyming Picture Book Month is just around the corner! For anyone interested in joining the fun, click here."
Sunday, October 26, 2014 3:15:16 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled :
Terry said, "PiBoIdMo is just around the corner. Sign-ups have started. Are you in?Click here to join!"
Friday, October 3, 2014 1:03:25 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled SDT: That Awful Writing Disease! (Show Don't Tell):
Terry said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> “Show, don’t tell” is a problem with which many writers struggle. We..." more
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:32:41 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled :
Terry said, "Has your picture book manuscript been turned down so many times you're considering using it to wallpaper your office?Have you agonized over every single word in your picture book manuscript and are unable to make one more change--but still don't..." more
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 3:34:39 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled :
Terry said, "Enrollment is now open for my online fall course, INTERMEDIATE PICTURE BOOK WRITING, through the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. This is one of my favorite courses to teach! We'll dive into the world of picture books, going beyond the basic craft..." more
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 7:49:41 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Time is Running Out!:
Terry said, "My upcoming UCLA Extension course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers begins in one week (on April 9) and there are still spots available! Nowhere else will you receive in-depth education about this vital genre of children's literature. Weekly..." more
Friday, March 28, 2014 1:05:55 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Former Student Finds Success!:
Terry said, "This morning, I was thrilled to learn that former student Julie Dillemuth has sold her first manuscript! Julie worked on her manuscript with a cognitive-spatial focus in my course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers. After some declines,..." more
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:41:47 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Easy Reader Course--Save Your Spot!:
Terry said, "Greetings Writers!There are still some spots left in my upcoming online UCLA Extension course, "Introduction to Writing Easy Readers." The course runs from April 9-June 11. This is a great place to learn about easy readers (leveled readers) and..." more
Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:27:36 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled What Makes a Children's Writer Smile...:
Terry said, "As a children's author, many things make me smile. Working in my fuzzy cat slippers, being able to do something I truly love every day, seeing kids connect with my books, hearing from parents that my books hooked their child into reading. Oh..." more
Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:21:11 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Former Student Grabs the Brass Ring:
Terry said, "UCLA Extension Writers' Program just posted this on their blog. I'm so happy for Sushree Mishra, a former student in my course, "Introduction to Writing Easy Readers" who took what she learned from the class and applied it to her picture book..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:08:25 PM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled And So Another Chapter Ends...:
Terry said, "Wow, it's hard to believe that it's been a month since I graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts MWCYA program (that's Masters in Writing for Children and Young Adults), but every time I check the calendar it's confirmed. One month, all right...." more
Monday, November 7, 2016 10:16:00 AM
Terry Pierce wrote a blog post titled Book Promotion Ideas on EMUS DEBUTS:
Terry said, "Today on EMUS Debuts, I share some book promotion links that I've found helpful as I move forward in planning events for my upcoming book releases.Book promotion can be a bit mind-boggling for many authors (including myself!). Each book requires its..." more