Author Archives: Tamra
Book Review
I love lakes too, dear Jonathan! (reprinted with permission)
Calendars, Notebooks, and Note Cards
I will be selling my wildlife calendars and notebooks through the Holiday Season for as long as supplies last. In the past, I’ve used them for hostess and teacher gifts. I’ve given the notebooks to kids with Storycubes or a … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, eagles, fox, Heron, hiking, hummingbirds, loons, turtles, Wildlife, writing notes
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Eagle, Wings Open Wide
I almost left this as a wordless post – and let the pictures do the talking . . . But this author doesn’t always know how to “do” wordless, loving instead to give the background on what I’ve witnessed ‘in … Continue reading
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Missing Fox Cover Reveal
And now I present the cover for Mystery of the Missing Fox! Carl DiRocco has gone and done it again. This cover is absolutely perfect. Here’s a blurb by Islandport ~ “The stakes have never been higher for Cooper Wilder. … Continue reading
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Literacy Breakfast at Albert S. Hall School in Waterville
Last Friday, I was honored to be the guest author at Albert S. Hall School’s Literacy Breakfast in Waterville, Maine. My talk – the inspiration behind the series. My hope – that students would learn they could find inspiration too, … Continue reading
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Writer’s Camp and Schmooze 2015
Every year, I look forward to hosting my writer’s group to a working weekend here at Poland Spring Campground. Fall is the time when I transition from primarily working on campground “stuff” to digging into writing projects. So meeting with … Continue reading
And Winner Of The Giveaway Is . . .
Today, I took all the names, of all the teachers and librarians who entered the contest, and brought them to my classroom. Mrs. Shanning was nice enough to let me hijack some of our Writing Block time so our students … Continue reading
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Giveaway For Teachers and Librarians
In honor of wonderful educators everywhere, Islandport Press and I are running a special contest for teachers and librarians! For as long as I can remember, teachers and librarians have played a major role in my life by encouraging, nurturing, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooper and Packrat, School Visits, writing notes
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Hummingbird Fever
I swear, I’ve taken over 800 pictures of Hummingbirds this summer. There isn’t a lot of days off, when you run a campground, but I do find an hour here and there. Not usually enough time to head out in … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, hummingbirds, Wildlife
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Cooper and Packrat News
I just received exciting news! The paperback edition of Mystery on Pine Lake, will be released September 18th!! Just in time for back to school!! I’m going to have a contest for teachers and librarians surrounding the release date. Check … Continue reading
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