Category Archives: Literature

Benjamin Boo Books Update

Posted on October 19, 2012 by grandawn

I have been crazy busy working on my children’s books! I have been so involved with writing, publishing, and promoting them that I haven’t had time to even update the Benjamin Boo page on this blog. I actually haven’t had … Continue reading →

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Book Labor of Love on Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 4, 2012 by grandawn

Yes, I did labor over the Labor Day Weekend. But it was a labor of love. *Submitted, proofed, and approved “print proofing” version of third book in the Benjamin Boo Children’s Picture Book Series – Benjamin Boo Plays Hide-and-Seek With You. *Wrote … Continue reading →

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The Uncensored Truth about Mary’s Little Lamb

Posted on July 9, 2012 by grandawn

Last week I had to write a very short essay to accompany a job application. I chose to answer the following question: If Mary did not have a little lamb, what type of animal would belong to Mary? Explain your … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Create

Posted on June 26, 2012 by grandawn

Creating something is so exciting! I have written two children’s picture books. The print versions of the books will go live on amazon.com next week. I did the photography for the covers and for the picture pages.

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Proof Is On The Way

Posted on June 8, 2012 by grandawn

This morning, I digitally reviewed the print copy of my first book, Benjamin Boo Real Super Hero. The actual, physical, book form proof copy should be in my hands next week! Getting my books into print is a much more … Continue reading →

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“crativity conts moor then gramer?” -aka- Creativity Counts More Than Grammar?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by grandawn

dose spallng gramer citpialsashun puncktashum cant? i thank crativity conts moor,   Weather i right evurthng jest write fore reders shuld not be enfloouns if there injoyng the blog! Okay, maybe that was a little over-the-top. I am kind of obsessed … Continue reading →

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2nd “Benjamin Boo” Book In Kindle Store

Posted on May 29, 2012 by grandawn

I have been working, working, working, and I have now published the second “Benjamin Boo” book. The book is at the Kindle Store on Amazon.com. The title is “Benjamin Boo and the Cranky Crocodile.” Can a crocodile really be nice? … Continue reading →

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I’ve Published a Children’s eBook

Posted on May 23, 2012 by grandawn

Benjamin Boo wants to be a Super Hero. But Benjamin Boo has problems. He can’t do anything that a Super Hero can do. In this little picture book, Benjamin Boo gets help from his friend, Ernie Elephant, to find out what it means to be a Real Super Hero. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the Bard – William Shakespeare

Posted on April 23, 2011 by grandawn

I love Shakespeare!  I love to read his works and I love to watch performances of his plays.  But even though I’ve acted on stage for many years, I have never had the opportunity to perform in any of his … Continue reading →

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Interesting Quote – Oscar Wilde

Posted on April 19, 2011 by grandawn

“Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. ~ Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope.” Oscar Wilde – in The Preface … Continue reading →

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