101 Success Secrets

Posted by on Mar 25, 2011 in Life, Nonfiction | 2 comments

Christine Fonseca, author of Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings has done it again! It’s out! Its out! And ready for you to pick up on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. The Blurb: Pssst! Want to know a secret? 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: The Ultimate Handbook is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school and life. If you know gifted kids, they will love the 101 awesome secrets, tips, and tricks included in this book! Chock full of fun suggestions and practical strategies, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted...

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Can I borrow your napkin?

Posted by on Mar 17, 2011 in Nonfiction | 3 comments

Have you heard the buzz? Napkins are the next canvas! Well, at least they are for this guy @TheNapkinDad (Marty Coleman) and they have been since 1998. It all started with his little doodles for his girls in their lunch boxes and now has expanded to much more. In fact, one of the napkins received mainstream recognition when it was was featured in Time Magazine post the Obama election. I found out about @TheNapkinDad when he replied to a tweet of mine and I thought… “What a curious twitter name… I wonder what it means?” And of course, being curious to fault… I...

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Contagious…

Posted by on Jan 25, 2011 in Life, Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Novels | 2 comments

No worries, I’m not talking infectious diseases here… nor the common cold virus. I’m talking about YOU. Ask yourself, “Am I contagious?” Now, ponder what exactly this could mean to you. To me, it means a lot more then one would think. To be contagious… well… is absolutely and completely awesome in this context! Recently, I was told that my attitude was contagious. This is one of the highest complements I could’ve received, but with it also comes a lot of responsibility. If you’re being happy and excited about something, it’s easy...

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eReaders…

Posted by on Nov 30, 2010 in Life, Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Novels | 6 comments

Enjoy the show… don’t laugh too hard. And yes, I am in a t-shirt… don’t judge me....

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1500 follower contest…

Posted by on Nov 4, 2010 in Life, Nonfiction | 34 comments

We are in the big leagues now… in a little under a month, @EisleyJacobs will have 1500 followers on twitter. Cripes, the pressure! The good news is… I love books! And love… well tons of other stuff. Why is that good news to you? *sneaky hand wring* Cuzz I’m giving some away. Ohhhh yes. Books, for sure. And coffee for double sure… and a Fall Wallet made by a good writer friend of mine! Unlike my other contests, winner does not take all! INSTEAD, I will have a winner for each prize and all you have to do is enter! And how do you enter? So glad you asked… ...

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My synopsis blueprint…

Posted by on Oct 6, 2010 in Middle Grade, Nonfiction, Novels, Query | 1 comment

A few people on twitter have asked what the blueprint for my synopsis was. I know it’s a daunting task… at least it feels like a daunting task when you start. And while, yes you are thrilled when it’s over, it’s also very rewarding to get through it. Below are the steps I took to write my synopsis… in 7 DAYS… DAY 1: Write everything you know. And when I say everything. I mean. EVERY.THING. Write crappy. Write fast. Don’t dot your “i” or cross your “t” just make sure YOU can read it… cuzz NO ONE ELSE WILL, so it...

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