Dear Readers, I have a very special Have Swag Will Travel guest post for you today. Author, Tracy. C. Gold , just launched a beautiful, new picture book into the world: CALL YOUR MOTHER (F...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/05/have-swag-will-travel-yearlong-author.html
Back in October 2018, I started a blog series called, Birth Stories for Books , Posts About Paths to Publication from Published Authors and Illustrators. My first post featured Oregon author, Jod...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/04/birth-stories-for-books-just-like-click.html
Hello, readers! Today's Birth Stories for Books interview is extra special. Our guest is my longtime critique partner, friend, and now DEBUT PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR, Sara T. Behrman . Whoo-hoo! I p...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/03/birth-stories-for-books-sea-hides.html
Hello readers! I'm delighted to welcome author, Sue Heavenrich , to the blog. Sue and I first met when we were in a book launch group together a few years back. It's been exciting to see her cont...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/03/birth-stories-for-books-pie-that-molly.html
One of the big bonuses of being a children's book author is getting to know other members of the book-writing community and their books. As a result of my affiliation with Familius , the publishe...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/03/birth-stories-for-books-joy-of.html
WRAD 2024 is officially a Wrap! (Well for me at least ... I did my WRAD visits one day early this year!) World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is a special literacy event that takes place around the ...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/02/the-wrad-part-of-writing-life-2024.html
One of my favorite and most productive creative rituals is participating in author Tara Lazar's annual Storystorm challenge, a 31-day, online brainstorming event. This year I had the opportunity...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/01/the-storystorm-challenge-part-of.html
Welcome to the New Year dear readers, and welcome to another round of Birth Stories for Books interviews and guest posts. Today's guest, Jessica Mari e, shares her experience self-publishing her...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/01/birth-stories-for-books-mess-monster-by.html
As I’ve shared in this space before , one of the ways I reflect on the past and make way for the future is through the tradition of preparing and mailing holiday greeting cards. Although fewer ...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/12/2023-year-end-post-and-holiday-greeting.html
One of my longtime critique partners, Sara T. Behrman , is currently preparing for the April 2024 launch of her debut picture book, THE SEA HIDES A SEAHORSE , a beautiful, poetic, and informati...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/11/the-gratitude-part-of-writing-life.html
Dear Readers, one of the best parts of being involved in the kidlit industry is making new friends. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Robin Hall and her debut picture book, THE LIT...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/10/birth-stories-for-books-littlest-weaver.html
I've been quiet on social channels this past few months. Tualatin River Float That doesn't mean I've been quiet, creatively. In fact, quite the opposite. I've written new stories, made me...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/08/the-creative-recharge-part-of-writing.html
Last week I was honored with the Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award , an award presented by the Programs for Writers Advisory Council and the Board of Directors of Literary Arts to ...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/04/the-literary-legacy-part-of-writing-life.html
Sometimes the very best thing I can do for one of my stories is to walk away from it. I often come back to the stories I've set aside, but setting a story aside and coming back to it with fresh e...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/03/the-walking-away-part-of-writing-life.html
Dear Readers. Kids whose parents live in different homes experience unique challenges. Today's Birth Stories for Books interview is with author Candy Wellins , whose latest picture book, MABEL�...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/02/birth-stories-for-books-mabels-topsy.html
WRAD 2023 is officially a Wrap! World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is a special literacy event that takes place around the globe on the first Wednesday in February each year. It's hosted by LitWo...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/02/the-wrad-part-of-writing-life-2023.html
The past few weeks have been a doozy. On Christmas Eve, my mother-in-law experienced an unexpected health issue that resulted in several days of hospitalization. A couple of days after Chri...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/01/the-staying-grounded-part-of-writing.html
Welcome to a new year, dear readers, and welcome to a new series of Birth Stories for Books interviews and guest posts. Today's guest, author Phaea Crede , last visited the blog to share her pa...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2023/01/birth-stories-for-books-super-pizza-kid.html
We've once again safely arrived to that time of year when we reflect on the past, intentionally connect with others, and make plans for the future. As I've mentioned before, although it seems lik...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/12/2022-year-end-post-and-holiday-greeting.html
I have met many wonderful people as a result of my affiliation with Familius , the publisher of my next scheduled book. Most recently, I had the honor of interviewing two especially caring and c...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/11/birth-stories-for-books-proudest-color.html
Hello readers! In today's edition of Birth Stories for Books , we take a behind-the-scenes look at the path to publication for Rebecca Kraft Rector 's new book, LITTLE RED AND THE BIG BAD EDITOR...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/11/birth-stories-for-books-little-red-and.html
Dear readers, I'm pleased to bring you another post in my blog series, Have Swag, Will Travel: Tips for Planning Book Events . Today's guest is author, Debbie Zapata , who shares her experienc...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/10/have-swag-will-travel-up-and-adam-by.html
As I've mentioned before , listening to live music is one way I feed my creative soul. Waiting for Blind Pilot to Enter the Stage at Pioneer Courthouse Square, July 2022 I've decided t...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/08/the-listening-to-live-music-part-of.html
Hello readers! I have another inspiring story to share with you in today's edition of Birth Stories for Books . My guest is Amanda Rowe , author of IF THERE NEVER WAS A YOU (illustrated by Ol...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/06/birth-stories-for-books-if-there-never.html
I'm not gonna lie...it feels good when my creative work receives positive recognition—or even just a little press! In fact, I keep a running list of media coverage, here . It's a nice page to s...
https://www.dawnprochovnic.com/2022/06/the-showcases-media-coverage-and-shout.html