Author: heathercmorris
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Building Relationships with Editors
I gave this presentation as part of the SCBWI Southern Breeze Middle Grade Intensive on Nov. 3-5, 2023 at Gulf Shores Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The setting was inspiring and the attendees engaged – overall an amazing conference! I hope you find it helpful as you continue on your writing journeys. View my charts…
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First Stories…Featuring Kelly Rice Schmitt!
Welcome back to another edition of First Stories! Today, I’m delighted to welcome Kelly Rice Schmitt, who’s delightful picture book I SHIP! (Millbrook Press) launches into the world on October 3! Kelly Rice Schmitt is a mom who writes STEAM books for kids of all ages! She loves getting small humans excited about BIG ideas.…
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First Stories Returns – With Emma Pearl
Welcome back, fellow readers and Kidlit fans, to another installation of First Stories, where I talk with other children’s book authors about their first stories – the ones that really pushed them to jump into the crazy, but wonderful world of traditional publishing. Whether it’s the sheer amount of work that goes into crafting children’s…
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A New First Stories Interview with Amanda Davis
I’m excited to welcome Amanda Davis back to First Stories as we celebrate the upcoming release of her new picture book, Moonlight Memories. Amanda and I decided to modify my standard set of questions a little, since she had already answered them on her previous appearance on my blog here. Before we jump into our…
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Animals in Surprising Shades
This spring marks the release of the first FIVE picture books from Gnome Road Publishing!! This small press based in Kentucky is dedicated to publishing books that inform and engage, develop and strengthen a love for reading, and bring smiles to faces of all ages. This publisher also focuses heavily on RE-READABILITY – that elusive…
Heather C. Morris 