You could look at both Pres/VP tickets as "10's"
While I have my hopes set on one of them, here's how I get to a "10" for both:(OK, it's a joke, but there's a hint of seriousness to it, too.)If you accept the idea that this is the current...
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Romance . . .
I read the most romantic thing in THREE CUPS OF TEA (the story of Greg Mortenson, who failed at climbing K2 but turned to building schools for children, especially girls, in Pakistan &...
View ArticleTwenty Questions: My Answers
http://annemariepace.livejournal.com/ tagged me so here goes:Rules:A) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs & replace any question that they dislike with a new...
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Kimberly Pauley Blog Party
I'm on Kimberly Pauley's blog! Thanks, Kimberly, for including me in your party and CONGRATULATIONS on SUCKS TO BE ME! I just got it and can't wait to read...
View ArticleRead only if you're voting for Obama
If you're a published author or illustrator who plans to vote for Obama, you might be interested in adding your name to the list of Authors and Illustrators for Children, AIC, who support him. Some of...
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Maxine the Happy Dog Meme
Her tail is wagging but it's hard to see that. I thought of posting a video . . . .
View ArticleGREAT Dog Video
OK, Jerry Dog is not mine but this video cracks me up every time. Click here when you need a laugh!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcL6-mjRNk
View ArticleSara Lewis Holmes Interview on my Blog!
Please come to my blog and see Sara's interview -- and did you know she's doing a Twitter Chat on Sept. 30th? WAY COOL!kathyerskine.wordpress.com
View ArticleGivens Books
If you want a beautiful bookstore with warm, intelligent staff, complete with coffee shop, teacher section (and, OK, toys, too), I highly recommend Givens Books in Lynchburg, VA -- either for a...
View ArticleBook'Em
Here's a local book festival where Alice Leonhardt and I (and dozens of authors) are appearing: www.bookemfoundation.org/ A police officer started this and the idea behind it is great -- educate...
View ArticleMOCKINGBIRD Review in Publishers Weekly Children's Bookshelf!
www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6704303.html
View ArticleThankful Thanksgiving
Things I'm thankful for . . . .We have no job but we have a home.I lost a mother but I found our two children.Our country's not perfect but I believe we're on the road to recovery.I have a sister who's...
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My Severus Problem
If only it had the mystique of Alan Rickman without the snarl. Sadly, my severus problem is that I seem to have severed every connection between blog / facebook / twitter and so nothing I write ends up...
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StoryMill / MillStone
Continuing my love / hate relationship with:WHERE did the text go? [Underneath 2 paragraphs of white space so you can't see it in the window.]WHY are the scenes in the wrong order? [Because for some...
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Friday Five
1. My sister is coming tomorrow!Relationship to writing: We'll be planning my Skype visit to her classroom.2. I need chocolate.Relationship to writing: Well, like, duh, I can't write without...
View ArticleHOORAY FOR BOOKS!
I'd like to invite anyone who can make it to HOORAY FOR BOOKS in Alexandria, VA on Saturday, April 17th @ 1 pm for my book launch.If people can go out for tapas, or whatever, afterwards, that would be...
View ArticleFive for Friday
1. It's my anniversary -- woo hoo!2. My son got accepted to a wonderful school which I think will be very good for him -- yay!3. I actually wrote today -- wow!4. I think Google Earth is way too fun...
View ArticleFriday Five
1. MOCKINGBIRD is being picked up by Scholastic --yay! It'll be out January next year.2. My flute is in the shop because I haven't played it since I was a teenager. In 2 weeks, I start flute lessons....
View ArticleFriday Five
1. Really enjoying FALLING IN by Frances O'Roark Dowell. So did not want to read the fantasy. Lesson learned: Open that mind.2. Why is it that when your child takes drivers ed, you start doing things...
View ArticleFive for Friday
1. First born got his permit today -- wow!2. Love my new writing class -- what great students!3. Second born is sleeping out in the tent by herself tonight. Well, along with the dog and a big supply of...
View ArticleGot iTunes? Check this out...
On my website ( http://www.kathrynerskine.com/Kathryn_Erskine/Playlists%21.html ), you can listen to music that inspired me while I was writing MOCKINGBIRD, QUAKING, THE ABSOLUTE VALUE OF MIKE, and my...
View ArticleFive for Friday
1. I'm grateful for a wonderful book tour! I'm happy that I had my daughter's company, saw friends, and met many wonderful people.2. I feel guilty that I haven't yet sent thank you notes to the...
View ArticleFriday Five
1. I'm going to an (anti-) banned book party tonight!2. It's my son's adoption day today! :o)3. My son is home from boarding school, along with a super-nice friend.4. I got a royalty check! (It's...
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