September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 18, 2011
Friends: On Saturday, I gave a 1.5 hour workshop called “Taming Technology: Using the Internet for Book Biz Success.” It was for my local SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) meeting. Here is the workshop handout although my presentation was really more of an overview because of the limited time span. A couple [...]
September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 18, 2011
Friends: This past Thursday, I signed books at the Louisiana Association of Media Professional Conference in Metairie, Louisiana. It was my first time to sign my new book in public, The House That Witchy Built. Fun! Boo to you! Until next time… Warmly, Dianne
September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 15, 2011
Friends: Many of you have been hearing me chatter on and on about my “dream office.” Well, it is finally done! This week, the baseboards were installed. My new office has a “beach” theme with white cabinetry, sea blue walls, and sand colored countertops. I have displays of my seashells and sand from around the [...]
September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 14, 2011
Friends: Here is the book trailer for my new Halloween title, The House That Witchy Built, illustrated by Holly Stone-Barker and published by Pelican Publishing Company. The voiceover is done by none other than my talented daughter, Eliana! Fantastic job, Eliana! The book can be ordered at your favorite local bookstore or through any online [...]
September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 14, 2011
Friends: This holiday season, I have an iPad app coming out. My story app is titled “Rockin’ 3 Billy Goats.” It’s a story from my Jump, Jiggle & Jam storytelling CD (which is now only available on iTunes and through my mp3 download store on my website). The app will feature art by Stefan Jolet, [...]
September 2011
by Dianne de Las Casas on September 7, 2011
Friends: Yes, it has been nearly a month since this workshop! I took a break from blogging to get some writing done and to work on other projects (developing an iPad story app). I actually thought that I had posted this blog! So last month, I had the pleasure of doing a day-long in-service for [...]