Author Archives: Tamra
Gray New Gloucester’s School Visit
GNG Middle School Rocks! I met with Mrs. Hodge and Mrs. Carbonneau’s classes a few weeks ago. They are taking part in Maine Botanical Gardens’ conservation program, and Cooper and Packrat fit in nicely with it. I brought my descriptive … Continue reading
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A Huge Thank You to Ms. McPherson’s Class
A few weeks ago, I visited Ms. McPherson’s class in Buxton, Maine. I gave them a presentation on descriptive writing, showed them how I research to get all the little details just right, and we played a game to … Continue reading
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I Did That Thing I Said I Wouldn’t
I created a Pintrest board. Or three . . . Okay, eight! Eight Pintrest boards in all. One board has images from Cooper and Packrat launches and signings. And of course, for Carl’s illustrations too. The second board is full … Continue reading
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What’s New?
This is the last weekend of the 2013 camping season. Where has the time gone? As always, there’s a mixed bag of emotions involved. I’m sad to see close friends, my parents and my campers leave .. . but glad … Continue reading
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And The Winner IS ~
All through school, the appointment afterward and supper, I kept thinking about drawing the name for the Cooper and Packrat Giveaway. As promised, all the names went into the bag, along with a slightly sticky marshmallow. I made sure … Continue reading
Cooper and Packrat Giveaway
I have a copy of Cooper and Packrat signed by not just little ‘ol me . . . . . . but by the amazing Carl DiRocco too! I’m looking to add it to somebody’s bookshelf! All you have … Continue reading
One Foggy September Morning
Over my Writer’s Camp ‘n Schmooze weekend, two of my friends, Cindy and Mona, went kayaking in the early morning hours to watch the sunrise. They asked me to go too, but I was sooooo tired from juggling teaching, … Continue reading
Cooper and Packrat’s Poland, Maine Celebration
I’m such a lucky author. Not only can I boast of having fabulous camping friends and customers. But I live and work in the most amazing community ever! For weeks now, students, community members and colleagues from RSU 16 … Continue reading
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Juvenile Blue Heron
Whew, it’s been awhile since I posted, but Cooper’s second adventure needed to be written in spite of a busy campground and school starting. Every spare minute went to his and Packrat’s story. I’m happy to report it’s done. Okay, … Continue reading
Cooper and Packrat Are Launched!
Wow. I was humbled and amazed by the number of people who showed up for Cooper and Packrat’s launch. As I told the crowd, I really thought we’d have 20 or 30, not counting David’s parents and my parents. It … Continue reading
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