Monthly Archives: December 2012

Having my first real good Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

I think this is the first Christmas that I’ve ever had that’s felt good/okay. I’ve had a rough month this December–some horrible abuse memories from this time of year, and some depression, deep sadness, despair, old feelings that come from … Continue reading →

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Parallel Visions On Sale for $0.99 until Dec 31st!

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

To celebrate the release of Parallel Visions: A Teen Psychic Novel, it’s on sale on Amazon for $0.99 until Dec 31st! Kate sees psychic visions of the future and the past—but only when she’s having an asthma attack. When she … Continue reading →

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Books To Help Kids Deal With Trauma

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

SLJ created a list of picture books to help kids cope with tragedy because of the recent Sandy Hooks tragedy. I think it’s a great starting point–and I’ll bet we all have some books we would add. I think books … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by YA author Lorca Damon: Books Don’t Do Anything

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

Today’s guest post about the importance of books is by author and teacher Lorca Damon (YA novel The Earth is for Dancing). I so understand the escape a novel can bring, the way Lorca talks about. Take it away, Lorca! … Continue reading →

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A sweet, heartfelt video review of Scars

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

Check out this sweet, heartfelt, honest review of Scars by reader Jacob Lasher. Jacob’s read Scars five times already! (beaming) What a feel-good review from a reader.

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Contest To Celebrate My New YA Fantasy Parallel Visions. Win a Kindle, Kobo, or Nook!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

I’m excited that my new YA fantasy Parallel Visions is now out in the world! To celebrate, I’m having a contest. Help me get the word out about Parallel Visions, and you’ll be entered to win bookstore giftcards and an … Continue reading →

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Recent Picture Books I’ve Loved: I’m Bored; Mine!; The Stone Hatchlings; and Rocket Writes A Story

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Cheryl Rainfield

I have so many fantastic picture books I’ve recently read and loved, and I’ve been wanting to share them with you, but I keep getting buried under all my work. So I decided to do a bunch of shorter reviews, … Continue reading →

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