Mary Ann Domanska
I Will Be Published! I am back on the market! Who wants to represent me?
I am currently submitting query letters along with my synopsis to literary agents representing middle grade authors. I have a completed middle grade manuscript, EMIC RIZZLE, TINKERER, and it is ready to find the right, loving home. There have been several nibbles so far but no bites as of yet. I do remain hopeful and […]
Illustrator Mark Mattson’s work featured in the Chestnut Hill Local
Please read this article in the Chestnut Hill Local Newspaper written by Lou Mancinelli about my illustrator, Mark Mattson. Mark mentions his latest project, “Emic Rizzle, Tinkerer,” at the end! http://chestnuthilllocal.com/blog/2013/06/13/superb-mt-airy-illustrator-mark-mattson-can-brilliant-cartoon-characters-be-judged-high-art/
Middle Grade Mania at Children’s Book World
I had a splendid time meeting three fabulous middle grade authors at the wonderful, local bookstore, Children’s Book World. Joe Schreiber is the author of Lenny Cyrus, School Virus. Linda Urban, author of one of my favorite middle school novels, A Crooked Kind of Perfect, was on hand to answer questions and talk about her experiences as a published author. She also wrote Hound […]
Wikipedia’s Sexism Toward Female Novelists
Wikipedia’s Sexism Toward Female Novelists Read this article by AMANDA FILIPACCHI published April 24, 2013. I can’t believe that something like this can still happen? Who’s idea was this and how can Wikipedia think this would go unnoticed? I strongly feel this should be corrected! I’d like to assume this was unintentional but this is […]
Writing Up to Children
Here is another terrific article that not only gives permission to writers, but also encourages them, to use interesting and challenging vocabulary in their writing. I was one of those kids that made up words and combined words. I even took some pride in using my invented language. Children are sponges soaking up fascinating experiences […]
Rosemont College Book Festival – May 4th from 10:00 to 4:00
Rosemont College Book Festival will be held on May 4th from 10:00 to 4:00. I will be there with local publisher WragsInk reading some original poetry from the Anthology Philly: Poetry Edition published last year. The first annual book festival at Rosemont College supports authors, small indie publishers, literary journals and the community of book buyers. […]
Writing Up to Children
Writing Up to Children Here’s a great little article that articulates how I view books and, more importantly, children. Readers rise to the occasion. It is important that we, as learners, be constantly challenged and exposed to new language. It pushes us to ask questions and discover more about our world. Sometimes I ask myself, […]
Books for Advanced Young Readers: An Area of Need in the World of Publishing
I have been teaching elementary school (kindergarden and 2nd grade) for ten years. I have always found one section of my classroom library, the school library, and even local book stores lacking… age appropriate books for advanced readers. There are always a handful of students who exceed grade level expectations, especially in the area of […]
Check out this Blog! Agent Round Up: Reading as an Agent
Be sure to read this great blog for advice directly from Agents in the business! Who better to get some insider tips from than from the very agents that represent new authors? This is an especially exciting time for writers beginning their careers because the information is so easily accessible. There are also a lot […]
Query and Pitch Clinic with Marie Lamba
There are only a few openings left for a small workshop on April 7th and April 14th with author/agent Marie Lamba at the Word Studio right here in Philadelphia! Check out the website at http://www.thewordstudio.us for more information on how to register! I’ll be there!
Mary Ann Writes For Kids 