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Tag Archives: ballet
Book Review Wednesday: Jersey Tomatoes are the Best
Shop Indie Bookstores The summer 2012 Olympics in London are only weeks away. After the opening ceremonies, with its choreography and flames, the athletes will get down to doing what they do best– playing their sport. For most of them, … Continue reading
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The agent and the ballet
I have had an amazing couple of days in the big apple. Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen there are bound to be lots of smiles and maybe a squee or two. On Tuesday, I was pleased to … Continue reading
Five things on a Saturday
1. It is amazing how normal things continue to happen even though extraordinary things dot the landscape of life. Preparing dinner, cleaning up after, walking the dog, carpooling children… these things still need to be done even though I’m staring … Continue reading
EEEEEEK!
IT IS VERY HARD TO WORK AFTER AN AGENT SAYS HE WANTS TO REPRESENT YOU!!! Hey Everyone: I’m so psyched right now. I’m in agent talks with an agent that I met at last year’s SCBWI Nashua conference for my … Continue reading
