Joined April 2010
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My latest newsletter is viewable online: "A Narrow Escape" and "How This Writer Uses AI." substack.com/home/post/p-177…

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In Audio! Maddie's Ghost, an award-winning mystery for children 8-12. audible.com/pd/Maddies-Ghost…
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Free on Kindle - Today Only! An award-winning book for readers 6-10. THE BRIDGE DANCERS, by yours truly. Wed., Jan. 7, 2026, offer ends at 11:59 PST. amazon.com/Bridge-Dancers-Ca…
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5-Day Giveaway! My young adult novel EDDIE'S WAR is FREE on Kindle for 5 days, today through Thurs., Oct. 2, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT. amazon.com/Eddies-War-Carol-…
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I've finally moved! You can find me where nothin' but blue skies do I see. It feels good.
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This Tuesday at 7 PM, Southside Chicago, learn about writing and/or illustrating children's books, publishing them, promoting them. Call and Response Bookstore, 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd Chicago IL 60615 #bookstore #kidlit #SCBWI
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My young adult novel EDDIE'S WAR, $0.99 (Kindle), today only. "WWII in Ellisville, but the trouble’s here at home." “A quick, excellent read” – KIRKUS REVIEWS. “An authentic window into the past” – HORN BOOK amazon.com/dp/B0BYW8YFDR
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It's here! It's yellow! It's beautiful! My advance copy of @ChicagoManual's new 18th edition.
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In the July Newsletter, by @SubvCopyEd open.substack.com/pub/carols…

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School's out! How about a good summer mystery? On sale this week.
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Anne, thanks for the boost!
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I'm delighted and honored to receive the Society of Midland Authors Award for Children's Fiction for my middle-grade novel Maddie's Ghost! Here with @JustinKaufmann and author W. Nikola-Lisa. @midlandauthors
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$0.99 sale! Kindle edition, limited time only.
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Maddie’s Ghost has been honored with the 2024 Society of Midland Authors Award for Children’s Fiction! Heartfelt congratulations to fellow honorees Doan Phuong Nguyen @Zoe1416, Jude Atwood @JudeAtwood, and Rick Telander @ricktelander. midlandauthors.org/2024/04/a…
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Maddie's Ghost is now a finalist for the 2024 @midlandauthors Children's Fiction Award! I'm honored to be listed with @JudeAtwood (Maybe There Are Witches), Doan Phuong Nguyen @Zoe1416 (Mèo and Bé), and @ricktelander (Sweet Dreams). @LEEandLOW @skyhorsepub @Fitzroy_Books
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Maddie's Ghost has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Children's Fiction Award by the Society of Midland Authors - and what wonderful company to be in! midlandauthors.org/2024/03/s… @midlandauthors
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