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What it means when readers give you feedback
When you're an author, you write for the express purpose of reaching your target audience and helping them be educated, entertained, or...
loricroy9
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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The Whole Dollar receives a 5 Star Review from Readers Choice
"Thanks to interactions between siblings, children develop characteristics such as empathy, companionship, and solidarity. It's possible...
loricroy9
May 29, 20221 min read
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The Hole Story named finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards
I'm happy to announce The Hole Story was named as a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Children's & Juvenile Fiction...
loricroy9
May 18, 20221 min read
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Release Day for The Whole Dollar
My second children's book, The Whole Dollar, released today. I celebrated this event by spending the day at the McIntire Elementary...
loricroy9
Mar 4, 20221 min read
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The Hole Story wins Firebird Award
The Hole Story wins a Firebird Award in the Children's Picture Book Ages 4-8 category! It's an honor to be included among other talented...
loricroy9
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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My second book will be available soon!
My new book, The Whole Dollar, will be shipped to the publisher this week and will be released in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more...
loricroy9
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
Today is Indie Bookstore Day! I want to thank all of the independent bookstores who work so hard to support and celebrate all of the...
loricroy9
Apr 24, 20211 min read
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Readers' Choice Award Nominee
Exciting news! The Hole Story has been nominated for a Readers' Favorite Book Award in the Children's Illustrated Book (Concept)...
loricroy9
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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A reader sent me this great video!
The mother of a young reader named Jake, whom I've never met, sent me a video of her son reading a page from my book. She said they loved...
loricroy9
Mar 13, 20211 min read
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Went to Child Lit. Class
I spent part of book release day visiting with the Child and Young Adult Literature Class at Jefferson City High School. These young,...
loricroy9
Mar 5, 20211 min read
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It's Book Release Day!
It's finally RELEASE DAY! If you pre-ordered The Hole Story, it should be making its appearance soon. I hope you enjoy reading it as much...
loricroy9
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Goodreads Giveaway Starts March 3
On the countdown to release day this week, make sure you check out the book page for The Hole Story on Goodreads and add it to your "want...
loricroy9
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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IPPY Award Nominee!
The Hole Story has been nominated for an IPPY Award in the Education II (Commentary-Theory) Category! Conducted annually, the Independent...
loricroy9
Feb 28, 20211 min read
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Release Day Event
I will be celebrating release day by visiting with the Child and Young Adult Literature class at Jefferson City High School (Missouri) on...
loricroy9
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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I opened my email from Amazon and...
Found a recommendation for my own book. Makes an author giddy!
loricroy9
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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When you find your book across the globe
It's an amazing feeling as a first time author. There are so many firsts to experience. When you submit your first project for...
loricroy9
Feb 21, 20211 min read
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