September 2010
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 11, 2010
My life has been a safari of stories. Early on, I knew I wanted to share stories. It became my life’s dream, which I realize through storytelling and writing books. Many of today’s families are not “storied” families. Stories are not a daily part of life. They are not shared at the “campfire” – the [...]
September 2010
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 9, 2010
Friends, It was a busy day getting Cajun Cornbread Boy ready for his journey. I packed his suitcase with Louisiana brochures, Mardi Gras beads, and Cajun and Zydeco music. In his box is a large U.S. map, The Cajun Cornbread Boy book, and a big red book filled with a guide and activity sheets. Cajun [...]
September 2010
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 6, 2010
Friends: I am testing this WordPress App on my iPad to see if it works and how the blog post will look. Let’s check it out… You should be seeing a picture of Eliana’s new Eliana Cooks! logo. Until next time… Warmly, Dianne
September 2010
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 6, 2010
Friends: I am conducting a free webinar on the children’s book publishing business on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. It’s called “From Imagination to Publication: The Journey of a Children’s Book Author.” It’s sponsored by Sarah Cook of Raising CEO Kids. You can register for the webinar here: http://www.raisingceokids.com. What can you expect in this 1 [...]
September 2010
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 2, 2010
THE GIGANTIC SWEET POTATO Author: de las Casas, Dianne Illustrator: Gentry, Marita Review Date: September 1, 2010 Publisher:Pelican Pages: 32 Price ( Hardback ): $16.99 Publication Date: September 1, 2010 ISBN ( Hardback ): 978-1-58980-755-6 Category: Picture Books As soon as she feels a hankering for sweet-potato pie, Ma Farmer knows what to add to [...]