There is now a Facebook fan page for the Galleries of Stone stories by C. J. Milbrandt. Like it!
There is now a Facebook fan page for the Byways books by C. J. Milbrandt. Like it!
FOLKS: Ewan’s Team
The little girls huddled together, shivering from cold and possibly from fear. Both of them had deep brown skin and glossy black hair. The smaller girl hid her eyes with her hands, and Ewan smiled. Did she think it would make her invisible?
—Byways #2, Aboard the Train: A Ewan Johns Adventure
BYWAYS: Sketches for Book #2
Coming Soon. This fall, I’ll be releasing the next three books in the Byways series, one for each brother. Between now and then, I thought I’d give you a peek at some of the details that are falling into place. Story snippets. Character introductions. Cover reveals. Today, I’m sharing a preview of Hannah Christenson’s cover art. Her illustrations are what make my books look amazing. Continue reading BYWAYS: Sketches for Book #2
REVIEW: Jasper John Dooley: Not in Love
Jasper John Dooley: Not in Love
by Caroline Adderson
Kids Can Press
ages 6-8
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MEDIA: Facebook
I’ll admit, I’ve been dragging my feet where Facebook is concerned. But if you’re looking for a friend, I’m listed as C. J. Milbrandt (Elymnifoquent Books). And as always, you can find me on both Twitter and Pinterest. 
BYWAYS: Personal Seals
One of my favorite things to give and get is mail, and I’m not talking about the virtual variety. “Real” mail is a joy, which may be why I gave Ian Johns of the Byways books the role of Postmaster. As the brothers race across their homeland, their waypoints are located in post offices. At each stop along the way, they must use their personal seals to confirm their progress. Readers will get to see the postcards Ewan, Zane, and Ganix send home. And the stamp images that serve as official signatures in Liberty.
This series detail is the basis for the Hometown Challenge. Readers who send CJ a postcard from their hometown will receive one in return … from the brothers! Complete with the signature stamp from their personal seals:
REVIEW: Non-Random Acts of Kindness
The Life of Ty: Non-Random Acts of Kindness
by Lauren Myracle
Dutton Children’s Books (Penguin)
ages 6-8
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REVIEW: Charlie Muffin’s Miracle Mouse
Charlie Muffin’s Miracle Mouse
by Dick King-Smith
Crown Publishers
ages 6-8
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Let it be known that I am what happens when an artist and a packrat unite in the bonds of holy matrimony and bequeath their assorted traits to progeny. Bright colors. Eccentric tastes. Tall stacks. Growing assortments. My “collector’s gene” is getting its workout with my new venture into book blogging. This is a heads-up that I’ve added a Book Reviews tab. As titles accumulate (reviews are slated for Tuesdays and Fridays), that’s where you’ll find growing piles of book covers and links to reviews. I also regularly post snapshots of my weekly library haul on my Twitter account. Follow along to see what caught my interest!
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