Category Archives: Personal

I am not my book… Or am I?

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on May 25, 2014

Earlier this month over on Emu’s Debuts, I blogged about the importance, and difficulties, of separating the creator (ourselves) from the works created. Since some of you may not follow that blog, I thought I should post it here, too. … Continue reading →

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Cycles, balance, and making plans

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on December 23, 2013

[Note: This was originally published on Emu's Debuts, but it seemed to resonate with people, so I decided to reblog it here in case you missed it. Sorry if you're seeing it twice!] Lately, I’ve become somewhat obsessed with the … Continue reading →

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2013: What a year!

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on December 23, 2013

I haven’t posted here for way too long, but 2013 turned out to be quite a year. I did manage to squeeze in a few posts over at Emu’s Debuts, so I thought I’d share them here as a sort … Continue reading →

Posted in BE A CHANGEMAKER, EMMANUEL'S DREAM, MY DOG IS THE BEST, Personal, Writing Life | Tagged 2013, BE A CHANGEMAKER, drafting, EMMANUEL'S DREAM, Laurie Ann Thompson, MY DOG IS THE BEST, PiBoIdMo, revisions, travel | Leave a comment

Email subscription changes afoot

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on July 10, 2013

As most of you know, I’m under a pressing deadline to deliver the completed manuscript for CHANGEMAKERS by August 1st. I have three chapters left to write, plus a plethora of bits and pieces scattered about and piles of notes … Continue reading →

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Another book deal: a how-to guide for teen changemakers!

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on March 10, 2013

Although we recently spent a week in Disneyland, last week was definitely the bigger roller coaster ride for me: I had surgery on Tuesday, then my second book deal was announced on Thursday! There’s nothing like good publishing news to … Continue reading →

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It’s time to get busy

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on November 1, 2012

I’ve been working like crazy lately on a revision for the editor of my first book. I’m simultaneously blown by away by how much work she’s asking me to do AND by how much better it’s going to make the … Continue reading →

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The Call

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on October 12, 2012

In case you missed it, I made my debut post over on the Emu’s Debuts blog earlier this week! Emu’s Debuts is a group blog maintained by debut authors represented by the Erin Murphy Literary Agency (get it? E. Mu.?) … Continue reading →

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Book launch for Kim Baker’s PICKLE!

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on September 9, 2012

Every book launch party I’ve ever been to has been a ton of fun. If that’s not enough reason to go to as many as you can, how about just just supporting our local authors and illustrators? You want them … Continue reading →

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Signed, sealed, delivered… S&W, I’m yours!

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on September 6, 2012

A few days ago I signed (with my super-fancy pen–thanks Joni Sensel!) the official contract for my first book, to be published by Schwartz & Wade at Random House, and dropped it in the mailbox. Woohoo! What a fantastic feeling. Armed with the … Continue reading →

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My first studio recording

by Laurie Ann Thompson Posted on September 4, 2012

My lovely and talented friend Tina Hoggatt recently put out a call for participants for an art projects she is working on called Story Chairs. Basically, there are these super cool-looking chairs that she helped design that have speakers in … Continue reading →

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I am not my book… Or am I?

Cycles, balance, and making plans

2013: What a year!

Email subscription changes afoot

Another book deal: a how-to guide for teen changemakers!

It’s time to get busy

The Call

Book launch for Kim Baker’s PICKLE!

Signed, sealed, delivered… S&W, I’m yours!

My first studio recording

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