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Deborah Signed to Write Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies - July 29, 2010
Deborah has signed on to write WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES for Wiley Publishings' For Dummies line. The book is scheduled for June 2011 publication.
Deborah's Article about Teen Fiction & Melodrama Appears in "The Inside Story" - May 31, 2010
Deborah wrote the feature article "Melodrama Isn't a Four-Letter Word" for this month's "The Inside Story," a monthly newsletter by Bruce Hale, author of two hilarious chapter book series--the Chet Gecko series, and the Underwhere series. A teaser from Deborah's article: "So, you're thirty-something writing teen novel, and you want your narrative voice to sound convincingly youthful? That's an outstanding goal. A believable voice makes all the differenc ein the success of a manuscript. But how do you actually do it? The answer might surprise you." To subscribe to "The Inside Story" and read Deborah's article in full, go to http://bit.ly/b3yXd5. To learn more about Bruce Hale, go to BruceHale.com!
Deborah Interviewed on SCBWI's "Industry PROfiles" - May 26, 2010
Deborah was interviewed on SCBWI's "Industry PROfiles". The interview focuses on Deborah's literary journey from playroom to publishing house to author's chair, and explores how she balances her roles as Author/Editor/Mom. Check it out!
Deborah to Speak at SCBWI-San Diego Chapter Meeting - September 11 , 2010
Deborah will present "How Do You Know Your Manuscript Is Ready for Submission?" at the season-opening meeting of the sCBWI-San Diego chapter, on September 11, 2010, from 2-4pm, in Hahn Nursing Hall on the University of San Diego campus. For details about the meeting and the chapter, visit their web page.
Deborah Interviewed on SellingBooks.com - April 6 , 2010
Deborah talks writing, Dear-Editor.com, and why half of females aged 18-25 want to be run over by a truck in a new interview on SellingBooks.com. Check it out!
Deborah Interviewed on Writers' Waiting Room about the Creation of Dear-Editor.com - March 13, 2010
An interview with Deborah was posted on Writers' Waiting Room today. The interview focuses on the creations of Dear-Editor.com.
Deborah to Present Workshop at SCBWI 2010 Summer Conference - Jul 30 thru Aug 2, 2010
Deborah will be presenting a workshop at the Society of Children's Books Writers & Illustrators' 39th annual summer conference, which will be held at the Century Hyatt in Los Angeles July 30 through August 2, 2010. Deborah's session is "The Ultimate Checklist for Submitting to Editors: 10 Tests a Novel Must Pass to Prove It's REALLY Ready for Submission to Editors." Registration for the conference starts April 28th at www.scbwi.org.
Today Deborah launched www.Dear-Editor.com, a writers' advice website where writers--published or not--can ask questions about the craft of writing and/or the publishing industry and get direct answers and actionable suggestions. Whether they write fiction or nonfiction, for children or adults, this advice site is a place for writers to get guidance for the issues that challenge them. Deborah invites you to visit Dear-Editor.com and look through the archives, respond with your own comments or tips, or email your own questions. Above all, Deborah aims to make Dear-Editor.com a useful (and she dares hope fun) interactive resource for writers.
Deborah raised $3,222 as part of her participation in the "Breast Cancer 3-Day" 60-mile walk, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. That amazing organization funds breast cancer research, treatment, education, and screening. But Deborah didn't do it alone... she had the the help of her 4-year-old triplets, her devoted husband, and the families of the four other triplet moms on Deborah's team, who all pitched in to host five Pink Lemonade Project lemonade stands in various locations around San Diego. And of course, there's the immeasureable support of generous friends, family, and everyone who donated through the Pink Lemonade Project lemonade stands.
Deborah is raising money for the "Breast Cancer 3-Day" 60-mile walk, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Come on out and have a cold glass of pink lemonade at our fifth Pink Lemonade Project stand to support a great cause: breast cancer research, treatment, education, and screening. Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Scripps Park above the Children's Pool at La Jolla Cove, 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. UPDATE: The lemonade stand did it again! Thanks to the kindness (and huge thirst) of San Diegans, Dborah's team raised $174 for breast cancer research at the fifth Pink Lemonade Project lemonade Stand. All together, the five stands have raised $1,372.00. Thanks San Diego!
Deborah Speaks at the Society of School Librarians International Conference on October 16, 2009 Deborah spent an afternoon with members of SSLI, a national independent school library association, at San Diego's Hilton Gaslamp hotel. SSLI awards seven annual best book awards in the areas of Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.
Deborah is raising money for the "Breast Cancer 3-Day" 60-mile walk, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Come on out and have a cold glass of pink lemonade to support a great cause: breast cancer research, treatment, education, and screening. Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Scripps Park above the Children's Pool at La Jolla Cove, 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. UPDATE: The lemonade stand was a huge success. Thanks to San Diegans' generosity, Dborah's team raised $277 for breast cancer research. Thanks San Diego!
Deborah Live on Mile High Sports Radio AM 1510 - November 29, 2008 Deborah is at it again, dishing up BIG MOUTH anecdotes along with discussion of competitive eating and eating disorders on "Live with Lisa on The Daily Flow Show." Saturday, November 29, at 9:00 a.m. MST (8:00 PST, 11:00 EST). The topic will be "Food, Fitness, & Football." To hear the show, listen to AM 1510 in Denver. Phone in with questions or comments at toll free 888-817-1510.
The fall issue of The Horn Book Guide gives BIG MOUTH a cool thumbs up! The Horn Book Guide reviews over 2,000 titles in each semiannual issue — virtually every children's and young adult book published in the United States in a six-month period. Here's what it had to say about BIG MOUTH: "In this cautionary tale about food-obsessed boys with eating disorders, Halverson uses humor and a light touch to explore a serious, little-discussed issue."
Deborah Live on ESPN 1600 AM Radio - June 28, 2008 Do you prefer your radio with ketchup or mustard? Deborah will be serving up both—along with a generous helping of hot dogs and BIG MOUTH anecdotes—on ESPN 1600 Radio's "Live with Lisa on The Daily Flow Show" Saturday, June 28, at 12:00 EST, 10:00 Central, 9:00 PST. The topic will be "Food, Fitness, & the Fourth of July." To hear the show, listen to 1600 AM or call in to the Public Access number 1-303-331-7116 .
Another book signing for BIG MOUTH! This is will be an afternoon affair, complete with a reading from BIG MOUTH and a talk by Deborah. Saturday, July 12, 2:00-3:00 pm at Barnes & Noble - Mira Mesa: 10775 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126, 858/684-3166, west of I-15 off Mira Mesa Blvd, next to Edwards Cinema.
Another book signing for BIG MOUTH! This is will be an afternoon affair, complete with a reading from BIG MOUTH and a talk by Deborah. Saturday, July 12, 2:00-3:00 pm at Barnes & Noble - Mira Mesa: 10775 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126, 858/684-3166, west of I-15 off Mira Mesa Blvd, next to Edwards Cinema.
Deborah's first book signing for BIG MOUTH is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 4:00-5:00 pm at Borders - Gaslamp (Downtown San Diego): 668 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, 619/702-4200. The store is located on 6th Avenue, between Market and G Streets.
Deborah's second teen novel, BIG MOUTH, will be published as an e-book! Delacorte/Random House says the e-book edition should be out toward the end of July, a month after the hardcover hits stores.
Deborah to Speak at San Diego Children's Book Festival on May 4, 2008 Deborah will appear on a Teen Fiction panel at the San Diego Children's Book Festival on May 4, 2008. The free festival will be a dynamic day-long family festival that invites children (from tots through teens) to experience the magic of books and meet some of the country's top authors and illustrators. The Festival promotes literacy and benefits the San Diego Public Library. Deborah's panel will be held 2:30-3:30 in the Community Room. She'll sign books after the panel. Activities include author readings and signings, illustrator presentations, story times, face painting, a bounce house, music, and more. For more information, check out the festival's website: www.SanDiegoBookFestival.org.
Deborah is interviewed about HONK IF YOU HATE ME in Tattoos for Women magazine's February 2008 issue, Vol.#81.
Deborah's Live TV Interview on "Fox6 News in the Morning Weekends" - November 3, 2007 Deborah was interviewed on San Diego's "Fox6 News in the Morning Weekends." Watch the interview by clicking here. Deborah discussed her teen novel HONK IF YOU HATE ME as well as the La Jolla Writers Conference, which was held at Paradise Point Resort and Spa November 2-4, 2007. Deborah taught two workshops about writing for children at the LJWC, which is in its seventh year. For more info about the conference: www.lajollawritersconference.com.
Deborah's Live TV Interview on "Inside San Diego" - August 23, 2007 Deborah was interviewed about HONK IF YOU HATE ME on San Diego's KUSI News program "Inside San Diego." |
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