Category Archives: writing notes

I Did That Thing I Said I Wouldn’t

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Tamra

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?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Tamra

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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Cooper and Packrat Are Launched!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Tamra

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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Cooper and Packrat’s Launch

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tamra

The launch details are official! Everyone is invited! We have several raffle prizes to give away, including a s’more basket, a ceramic loon, original art by Carl, Cooper and Packrat books and a fishing pole! I’ll be reading from Cooper … Continue reading →

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Anxiously Awaiting My 2013 Loons

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tamra

With the sun beaming down and the birds chirping away, how could I resist taking another walk today?  Especially since I was inside all weekend at a camping show . . . My eagles are still patiently sitting on the … Continue reading →

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Finding My Inner Middle-Schooler

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Tamra

So I’d  finished my very rough draft of a second Cooper book and using a cool tip I’d learned from a fabulous Kate Messner presentation,  I began to read it through while charting my characters, their habits, the weather, setting … Continue reading →

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Writing Presentations

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tamra

Have you ever felt like you were in the perfect place, at the perfect time in your life?  That’s how I feel about working as an Ed Tech with the Whittier Staff. When I mentioned I was developing writing presentations … Continue reading →

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A Long Journey

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tamra

A good friend of mine called a couple weeks ago.  He hadn’t heard about my book sale, and after I told him, he said, “I really admire you!” At first I was speechless. Then I babbled and stuttered some kind … Continue reading →

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Student Teaches the Teacher

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tamra

I have an imaginative student who is a reluctant writer.  It doesn’t matter how sparkly  the writing prompt is, the song and dance hype I give it, or the rewards I dangle in front of her nose, we always end … Continue reading →

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Turning 50 and a Book Launch in 2013 (not in that order!)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Tamra

I’ve always been a goal setter.  I tend to hold the important goals close in case I fail or turn into a scaredy-pants right when I’m about to try it.  One such goal I made two years ago but didn’t … Continue reading →

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