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Here is a great article I found on Education.com I wanted to share it with you! Some Myths and Facts about Bullies and Victims Author: Sandra Graham Source: Bullying Special Edition Contributor Based on what we see on television or read in the newspapers, many of us develop beliefs about bullies and victims. Sometimes those beliefs are more myth than fact. In this article I describe a few

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Recently I was interviewed by Michael Shaughnessy for www.EducationNews.org around my latest children’s book: YNK – You Never Know and the topic of cellphones, manners, texting and bullying. I really enjoyed speaking with Michael and think we had some great dialogue. I’m going to share it over the next week. Do you have any thoughts you would like to add to the conversation? Please comment below!

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Here are some things I think parents and adults should think about when it comes to technology and children. Technology is changing on a daily basis. As adults we need to understand the new technology our children are continually exposed to. Then we need to understand how they can use it, both for good and bad. It is our responsibility to determine what technology our children are allowed to

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I wanted to share with you some of the elements of my "Don’t Be a Bully Dog" Presentation for schools, youth groups and parents.  I'd love to come to your place and share this presentation with your children so together we can fight the war on Bullying! PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Bullying in its various forms is prevalent in schools around the globe, and sadly, many children learn, practice and

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Now more than ever, bullying has become a big problem. Inside and outside of the classroom, children are coming face to face with a new enemy, one who’s often their age and their size. Parents and educators struggle to find a common place where they reach children being bullied, and as a result, children often end up dealing with bullies on their own. It falls upon the educators and parents alike

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Recently I was interviewed by Michael Shaughnessy for www.EducationNews.org around my latest children’s book: YNK – You Never Know and the topic of cellphones, manners, texting and bullying. I really enjoyed speaking with Michael and think we had some great dialogue. I’m going to share it over the next week. Do you have any thoughts you would like to add to the conversation? Please comment below!

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On a sunny day in Seattle, I was invited to Gregory Heights Elementary School for Author’s Day, hosted by the librarian, Mr. Michael Bento. I have taught workshop for adults, but nothing is as scary as living up to the expectations of sixth-graders. I have to say I am impressed with the depth and thoughtfulness of their questions and responses. One student got to the bottom line and asked me if

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I’ve had enough. Between the proliferation of cyberbullying that has been dominating the headlines and the inappropriate communications that cell phones and computers enable teens to engage in, it’s time for us as parents to set new rules for how children use technology. Lately, I’ve been on a rant, (really a radio anti-bullying tour) on this topic. And I’m using the books in my Bully Dog

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Dear Friends, If you are out and about, drop by and see me!Phil Taylor, Webmaster for Storytellers Campfire and substitute Co-Host for Poetry Wheel, is assisting the ProgramDirector, Lady Selah Sujuris in preparations for the Live event scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2010.Storytellers Campfire staff will Host their next event at Friendly Village, a retirement community in Redmond,Washington,

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Out on a Saturday night and looking for a good book? Come see me at 3rd Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (98155) on March 13th at 6:30pm. I would love to meet with readers and personalize FORCING the HAND of GOD, KISS, and/or BULLY DOGS.

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Dear friends and family,Just wanted to let you know that my book, Forcing the Hand of God, was published today as an ebook at Smashwords. As many of you know, Forcing the Hand of God is a novel about a WWII flying ace, Rodger Brown and the women who love him. I hope you'll take time to check it out at Smashwords, where you can sample the first 20% of the book for free.Here's the link to my

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Stop Bullying Before It StartsThere are bullies everywhere; on the road, in the workplace, in the marriage, in cyberspace and schools. It is a problem that must be addressed where it is most prevalent---in grades 6-10. It falls upon the educators and parents alike to initiate clear rules of behavior that defines, discourages and deflects the bully from targeting other children. Bullying is never

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The Weigh of WordsBut words are things, and a small drop of ink,Falling like dew, upon a thought, producesThat which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. —Lord Byron, English poet, Don Juan, 1819 History cites the first written language about 3100 BCE in Sumer (located in present day Iraq). We have words to live by, words to capture your attention, to break your heart, to make your day. As

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I want to let everyone interested know about three websites I found most helpful doing research on bullying.Stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov this has interactive websodes for kids and adultsKidshealth.orgSafeyouth.org

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If you've read Bully Dogs, you know the main character, Fran Reed, is a big reader. She loves a good story just as much as I do! Here are two books Fran likes. They're real novels, so you can read them too!T. H. White's The Sword in the StoneRobert Asprin's Myth-Ing Persons

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Have you met the Three Musketeers? Not the legendary figures from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas—I’m talking about the black Labrador, the cocker spaniel, and the golden retriever!Aramis, Porthos, and Athos are the Three Musketeers in Bully Dogs, the canine trio who give Fran Reed three times the trouble nearly every day on her way to school!Here’s a picture of the four-legged Musketeers by

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Why Bully Dogs? Some people might find the title of my latest book a little funny. That’s because it is! “Bully Dogs” is another name for types of pit bulls and bull dogs. They weren’t actually named after the human bullies we think of—though their tough appearances and secretly soft personalities often match real bullies’! According to Bulldoginformation.com, bull dogs got their names because

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In my last blog I shared with you a little bit about my new book, Bully Dogs. The last novel I wrote, Forcing the Hand of God, was for adults, so I didn't have the chance to work with an illustrator. This time I was so excited to see the illustrations artist Phyllis Emmert created for Bully Dogs!Here are just a couple…but you’ll have to read the book to see them all!

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Youth fiction has always been a huge passion of mine, so I’m very excited to give you a first look at my newest book, a children's novel called Bully Dogs!“My mom’s wrong. These are not my best years, and I seriously doubt I’ll lookback upon my childhood as the happiest days of my life.”Meet Frances (Fran) Reed. She’s already got a mom like Henry the VIII (known for head-chopping, though in

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One of the things I love about historical fiction is that it's a portal to real people and places. The Golden Gloves is an actual boxing tournament in Chicago! (I don’t have that good of an imagination!) If you happen to be in the Chicago area, you might even be able to catch a match! Click here to see The Golden Gloves’ site (and stop by the online store to pick up your own varsity jacket!).

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Pardon the pun (I couldn't resist!).I'll admit I've done some daydreaming about Forcing the Hand of God as a movie. There are some brilliant actors out there, and I'd love to see Rodger and the rest on the big screen.So, cue the drumroll; here's my dream cast list: Major Rodger Brown . . . . Liev Schreiber or Viggo MortensenAda . . . . Meryl StreepAdele . . . . Hilary Swank Adele would be the

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It's officially summer, I've got a new young adult book coming out—Bully Dogs—and I'll be doing a book signing for Forcing the Hand of God on July 23!Come join me at Auntie's Books in Spokane, WA, on July 23 at 7:30 pm! I'll be reading from Forcing the Hand of God, holding an audience Q&A, and signing copies of my book.Auntie's Books is a great bookstore that's been around since 1978. Check out

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Hi, folks! I'm so excited to tell you that I have a book signing coming up! I'll be at The Bethel Avenue Book Company in Port Orchard, WA, on June 6 from 1-4 pm. Come stop by and see me! I'll be signing copies of my novel Forcing the Hand of God. It's always fun to meet readers—so don't be shy!I'll be doing the in-store event along with 8 other local authors. It'll be a great get-together and a

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Forget tuning in at five forty-five, like Rachel and Heather had to in Forcing the Hand of God: you can hear Captain Midnight anytime you want! I found archives of Chicago’s own WGN’s daring radio series online. Have a listen! Pull up a chair; the Ovaltine’s on me!

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To paint an accurate picture of Major Rodger Brown, I needed to understand the real Flying Tigers. I spent a lot of time researching the fighter pilots. This is one of the best sites—their official site. You can get a comprehensive history of the Flying Tigers and read some personal accounts from the airmen.

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You know how something turns out more magically than you could have ever planned yourself? Back in 1982 I was writing my very first draft of Forcing the Hand of God. My husband happened to mention that he had an aunt named Ada who lived in Chicago. I was stunned to “recognize” her when he showed me this picture.<?xml:namespace prefix = v /><?xml:namespace prefix = o />Doesn’t she look just like

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Look what I found! First of all, the Flying Tigers were a real group of fighters in WWII China. But did you know there are Flying Tigers action figures? I didn’t—until I saw this on Toy Haven’s blog. Who knew! Click here to see one action figure, and here to see another!

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Hi, folks! I thought I'd share with you some background on how Forcing the Hand of God started, and what writing it was like. Please feel free to leave comments!Probably like a lot of writers, I didn’t set out to write a novel. For my master’s thesis in the UW’s Creative Writing program, I had a collection of short stories. One day, I joined a professional writers’ group hosted by Jean Bryant,

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Writing Forcing the Hand of God has given me a definitive sense of accomplishment. Throughout the process, I’ve felt a lot of support from family and friends, and some folks even sent me some kind words applauding my efforts (a big thank-you to all of you!). Below are some of the amazing comments I’ve received from readers: I have pondered many times how to express my impression of “FORCING the

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As a former teacher, I think education is in my blood! Educational issues are frequently on my mind. What do you think of the text messaging controversy? Do you agree that when kids and teens keep using extremely abridged text messaging words that it affects their ability as writers and communicators? Check out my opinion on WGN Radio’s podcast, and tell me your take on texting. (Yes, I typed the

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Hi, folks! Happy Spring! Here in Seattle, the sunshine is trying to pull through! Now is the perfect time for me to get a fresh start on my blogging and keep you all updated. I want to tell you about another book I wrote, KISS: Keep it Short and Simple. KISS is all about easy ways to write better reports, short stories, or essays. I followed my own advice and wrote it as a short and simple book

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Many thanks to Sherry Shadday who recently reviewed my book, Forcing the Hand of God. Sherry served in the US Air Force for 21 years.Sherry writes: "This book takes you back in time to World War II from both feminine and masculine viewpoints. There are several stories threading through this book, with glimpses of the past interspersed throughout, tying the individuals together. Jacquie Ream's

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I still think about the characters and often think of their lives. They are my virtual family and I care about each of them. I have other voices to answer to and am working on a new novel, The Eye of the Moon. But that’s another story.

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Why, I am asked, did you write about a flyer? I had come across a letter in an advice column (and to my everlasting dismay I did not keep it as reference), about a nine year old boy whose mother had put him in a diaper for wetting the bed and made him play outside with it on. The image of that poor child surely subjected to humiliation nagged at me. In some strange way, though I wondered about

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I am often asked, being a writer, if I am lonely, the perception is that all that time alone writing I miss company of people. Quite the contrary. I have enough characters wanting a voice to be heard, that I sometimes I run into the company of friends to chat about ordinary things. In my novel, Forcing the Hand of God, the main character, Rodger Brown, became a distinctive voice, a person so real

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With the release of my latest book "Forcing the Hand of God," I am often asked if this is a religious book. The answer is no, although it does have some elements of spiritualism, but mostly from a fighter pilot's perspective.The title actually came to me while I was writing my college thesis, which as about flying and World War II. What I discovered was that the fighter pilots who flew in WWII,

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