children's
Chapter One
(Illustration)
Alluring Danger
M
onday morning every cauldron alarm clock in the Shadows’ household flashed twelve o’clock. The storm brewing since midnight whipped branches viciously against rooftops and power lines, sending several garbage cans rolling around yards and down the streets.
Several feet away, on the […]
Education/Writing/Acting Education: Carmel High for Girls, Advanced Acting junior (1986-1987) and senior year (1987-1988). Graduate of Institute of Children’s Literature July 7, 2003, studied Principles of Acting, and Stage-Play Analysis for Production through College of Lake County 2006.
Acting experience in theatre plays: The Hobbit, Mama’s Family – both in Carmel High; Fall Festival – performed, “You’ve Got a Friend”
Writing/Publication Experience:
I wrote/illustrated and self-published my first novel, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands and have numerous works posted . . .
Foreword
“She’s living the life of an ordinary fourteen-year-old!” was not what many would say, or even think of saying in passing conversation about Amber Shadows. For you see she was an extraordinary White Magic witch-in-training. Flowing, dark red hair caressed her oval face, her eyes of emerald enchanted those curious about her, and one […]
Education/Writing/Acting Education: Carmel High for Girls, Advanced Acting junior (1986-1987) and senior year (1987-1988). Graduate of Institute of Children’s Literature July 7, 2003, studied Principles of Acting, and Stage-Play Analysis for Production through College of Lake County 2006.
Acting experience in theatre plays: The Hobbit, Mama’s Family – both in Carmel High; Fall Festival – performed, “You’ve Got a Friend”
Writing/Publication Experience:
I wrote/illustrated and self-published my first novel, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands and have numerous works posted . . .
“Whosoever is in possession of thy book, read thy words carefully, take a second look…. Thou shall falter if thy heart is untrue….”Amber Shadows is your typical “Magia” White Magic teen until she discovers three books written by one of her extraordinary White Magic ancestors. Dangerous secrets of her family’s past are unlocked. Amber is […]
Education/Writing/Acting Education: Carmel High for Girls, Advanced Acting junior (1986-1987) and senior year (1987-1988). Graduate of Institute of Children’s Literature July 7, 2003, studied Principles of Acting, and Stage-Play Analysis for Production through College of Lake County 2006.
Acting experience in theatre plays: The Hobbit, Mama’s Family – both in Carmel High; Fall Festival – performed, “You’ve Got a Friend”
Writing/Publication Experience:
I wrote/illustrated and self-published my first novel, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands and have numerous works posted . . .
As an early childhood educator I am a staunch supporter of the writing workshop approach as a way to encourage and nurture young writers. This year, after having read Notebook Knowhow by Aimee Buckner, I decided to try writing notebooks with my grade 2 students. Previously I had only used writing folders and […]
I am currently a grade 2 Spanish bilingual teacher in Calgary interested in emerging literacies in first and second languages. I have been in education for over 20 years the US, Ecuador and Canada. I have also worked on curriculum and professional development with teachers during this time.
** Author’s note - This is the third book in my series and is currently in production. It is due to be released in April, 2008!
The first thing she realized was she was alone and it was no longer dark. Instead of sleeping beneath a black sky filled with tiny, glittering stars, she […]
I'm a YA Fantasy author and live in Southeastern Connecticut. I'm in the middle of writing a fantasy series for young adults, the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles. I currently have two books published through AuthorHouse ("Dragon's Blood" and "The Prisoner") and book 3 in the series, "Dragon's Tear" is currently in production. For more information about me, please visit my website, www.mjallaire.com, or don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Happy reading, MJ
The monkey surprised them when it suddenly moved back a few branches. As it settled into its new location, it once again held the ring out in its opened palm. As before, the rest of the creatures in the tree fell silent. They watched their leader as it held the ring, still […]
I'm a YA Fantasy author and live in Southeastern Connecticut. I'm in the middle of writing a fantasy series for young adults, the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles. I currently have two books published through AuthorHouse ("Dragon's Blood" and "The Prisoner") and book 3 in the series, "Dragon's Tear" is currently in production. For more information about me, please visit my website, www.mjallaire.com, or don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Happy reading, MJ
Nicho held up his hand to have the others stop behind him then cautiously walked over to the hole, carefully stepping on the rocks, wanting to get a better look down into it. When he got a step away from the edge, he stopped and leaned over slightly as he peered into the darkness below.
“Nicho, […]
I'm a YA Fantasy author and live in Southeastern Connecticut. I'm in the middle of writing a fantasy series for young adults, the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles. I currently have two books published through AuthorHouse ("Dragon's Blood" and "The Prisoner") and book 3 in the series, "Dragon's Tear" is currently in production. For more information about me, please visit my website, www.mjallaire.com, or don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Happy reading, MJ
The surface of the moon looks a lot like a desert. It’s dry, rocky, and sandy. There are no plants on the moon. Not even a small cactus.In the year 1969 human beings from planet Earth first stepped on the moon. They walked around a bit and collected some moon rocks to take back with […]
Phil Shapiro delivered the keynote address at the annual Computers in Adult Literacy conference in Philadelphia in 2000. He blogs on the group blog, Community Voices, at PCWorld.com. He has worked for the Arlington Public Schools as an Instructional Technology Coorinator. Please see the complete bio for more information.
It’s common knowledge that modern civilization was forged in the factories of the industrial revolution. And these factories themselves were powered by the steam engine.
Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that steam engines ushered in the modern age. But where did the steam engine come from? Who was the inventor of this “mover of […]
Phil Shapiro delivered the keynote address at the annual Computers in Adult Literacy conference in Philadelphia in 2000. He blogs on the group blog, Community Voices, at PCWorld.com. He has worked for the Arlington Public Schools as an Instructional Technology Coorinator. Please see the complete bio for more information.
In many northern states the winters are so cold that the lakes freeze right over. In Minnesota, Michigan, and Maine, the ice in these lakes can freeze two to three feet deep.
When the ice is that thick it becomes possible to actually drive a car or truck across the ice. While driving on ice sounds […]
Phil Shapiro delivered the keynote address at the annual Computers in Adult Literacy conference in Philadelphia in 2000. He blogs on the group blog, Community Voices, at PCWorld.com. He has worked for the Arlington Public Schools as an Instructional Technology Coorinator. Please see the complete bio for more information.
