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Here, in the order their creators sent them to me, are the blogs of SCBWI-MI:

Vicki Lorencen offers her blog, Frog on a Dime. "Frog on a Dime is all about providing

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encouragement to children's writers." Check it out  HERE

Stephanie Bucklin's blog is simply titled Blog. "I interview authors, booksellers, and other people in the book business about their carers, the good and bad advice they've gotten, and what's surprised them about the book business." Find it HERE

Sarah Prusoff LoCascio writes Thing of the Week. "Thing of the Week is an attempt to make people smile, think, or be inspired on a Monday morning, or at least to share cute things my kids say and do." Look for it  HERE

This next one can hardly be considered a simple blog. It is an Institution, a Literary Force. I speak , of course of Natalie Aguirre and her long-running and much-revered blog Literary Rambles.  "The mission of Literary Rambles is to support aspiring authors and debut MG and YA authors through agent spotlight interviews with query critique giveaways and author interviews and guest posts with book giveaways." You'll find that indispensable blog HERE

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Amy Nielander's blog is a familiar one for many illustrators, but you don't have to be an illustrator or even an adult to enjoy it. It's called The Blob Blog, and it's meant "to inspire and empower kids to be creative problem solvers. (Kidlit Artists welcomed!) Check it out HERE

Elvy Rolle offers Nature's Pages. "I help parents and educators support Preschool Learning, Oral Language, and Early Literacy with picture books, songs, and activities, through Nature Play and Nature Themes." Discover it HERE

Jim Doran's blog is titled Tales of Fascination. It is "a collection of fantasy stories and other tales of fascination." Explore this world HERE

Richard Rensberry suggests you try his blog: Richard Rensberry: Poetry, Children's Books and other Passions. It features "illustrated poetry for young readers to learn and enhance their reading and story time." Find it HERE

Heather Shumaker's blog is Starlighting Mama. It is "a mix of parenting, education, writing and literacy topics for parents, teachers, grandparents and those who care about kids." Starlighting Mama can be found HERE

Co-Regional Advisor Carrie Pearson's blog is Yackity Yack--let's talk!  "My blog provides insights to other children's book creators on craft, the industry, and the business of writing." Check it out HERE

Prolific non-fiction author Buffy Silverman offers Buffy's Blog. "I occasionally post original poetry for children and (even more occasionally) review children's poetry picture books." 

Buffy adds, "My posts are linked to the Poetry Friday blogging community." Read here to learn more about Poetry Friday:POETRY FRIDAY

Check out Buffy's Blog HERE

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Angie Kidd offers up Artwork and Musings by Angie Kidd: Welcome to My Mind! "This blog is dedicated to inspiring other writers and artists to pursue their dreams through the sharing of art, poetry and meditative thoughts." Enjoy it HERE

Lindsey McDivitt's blog is titled, A is for Aging. "My mission is to showcase picture books that can help combat ageism by providing truths about aging and older characters devoid of negative age stereotypes." Find Lindsey's blog HERE

Patti Richards writes Sensibility and Sense, a Perfect Blog for Imperfect Writers. It is "a blog about the nuances of writing for children and the writing life in general. Advice, author interviews and resources." Visit HERE

Carole Lea Winans' blog is titled Family Heritage Living--Our Pioneer Life: Recreating a Life from the 1800's One Step At a Time. "Our mission is to encourage others to embrace a simpler life, simpler ways and simpler moments for themselves and their families as our family shares our adventures of an unconventional life." Travel back in time HERE

Erin M. Brown offers her blog, Focus, Create, Repeat. The subtitle says it all, "Action points for writers, authors, artists and creatives--for the entrepreneur and thought leader who wants to get it done and make an impact." Be inspired HERE



Thanks to everyone who sent me their blog information. I checked them all; the addresses worked on my computer. I tried my best to use the blog creator's own words, but if I got something wrong, I apologize.

If you missed the call but would like your blog mentioned, add it to the comments below.

Certainly, investigate some of these sites. You're sure to add at least one to your favorites.

Oh, and here's a post published about two years ago on the same topic:

http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/04/meet-your-neighbors-scbwi-mi-member.html

Charlie Barshaw lost his job nine years ago, and his optimistic and supportive spouse, Ruth, asked him to follow her into the writing life and join SCBWI. Since then, they've bobbed right above the poverty line, and he's never been happier. 
Oh, and it's still not too late to register for the Humor Conference on May 5. Register here: UNEARTH YOUR FUNNY BONE