Jajeminicze znaki - 10 opowiadan o sakramentach

Two of my books are now being sold in Poland! The title above is Polish for Goodness Graces! Ten Short Stories About the Sacraments. The other book now available in Poland is Dziesiaty poziom -12 opawiaden o przyjazni or Friend 2 Friend - Twelve Short Stories (which includes several of my stories). I hope the kids over there enjoy the books -- I can't read anything but my name!

Dear Story,

Fight me all you want, but resistance is futile. No matter how many rewrites it takes...no matter how long I have to sit in front of the computer...no matter WHAT it takes...I am going to wrestle you into submission. So why don't you just give up now? Please? Pretty please with sugar on top?

Your frustrated friend,

Diana

Love to read?

Then mark your calendar for the 6th annual Books by the Banks Festival in downtown Cincinnati! At this free event you can meet authors, buy their books, listen to various talks and panels, etc. My book Saints of Note: The Comic Collection was accepted for the festival so I'll be there! Come join me on October 20 between 10:00 and 4:00 at the Duke Energy Center.

Author Kidnapped by Aliens!!!!

Unbelievable? Well, how else can I explain why I haven't blogged in so long? Hey, I had to bore my guard to death with knock-knock jokes so I could escape my cell and find a computer to send this message. Now if I can just figure out how to get back to earth before they

Going gaga!

What drives you gaga? Writing can make ME nuts! Read my poem/parody "Gaga Over Writing" in EXTRA INNINGS. This is a fun and informative newsletter about writing created and edited by Marshall J. Cook. My poem is on page 4, but be sure to check out the rest of the newsletter, too.

Goodness Graces!

Here's a new review of my book Goodness Graces - Ten Short Stories about the Sacraments:

A Sacrament Book That Kids Can Relate To

By

Sherry Ellis

Goodness Graces is a collection of short stories that takes a look at the sacraments in a way that's relevant to kids. Read more....

Thanks, Sherry!

A World Where Everyone Can Read!

 At least 793 million people worldwide are illiterate! Celebrate the power of words and support the right to read on World Read Aloud Day, March 7. You can do this by simply reading aloud to someone in your life or you can plan a special activity like a book swap, a classroom visit, a donation to a literacy organization, etc. Check out LitWorld for information. The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is participating. Members can go to their website for more ideas about how to participate. Read on!