Author Archives: Val

Summer and Mother’s Day: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Val

My favorite memories of growing up with my mother revolve around summertime. There was just something magic about the summertime. About being barefoot and chasing fireflies and having long summer days made special by Mom. In fact, there was this … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Look of Wonder

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the second installment of flash fiction from the Spot Writers! Today’s flash fiction comes to us from Val Muller, the author of CORGI CAPERS: DECEIT ON DORSET DRIVE, a mystery novel for young readers and FOR WHOM MY … Continue reading →

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The Norwalk Hour

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Val

A blast from my past: I’ve been featured in a news update in The Norwalk Hour. You can view the post here. This was my hometown paper where I grew up in Connecticut. In fact the title Corgi Capers: Deceit … Continue reading →

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Review: Shattering Glass by Gail Giles

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Val

Shattering Glass is a YA book following the transformation of Simon Glass, an unpopular, fat, clumsy student. When a new kid named Rob comes to the school, he decides to make it his big project to turn Glass into someone … Continue reading →

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The Spot Writers Club: Inaugural Post

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers Club. Today is our first gift to you- a free read. We’ll be posting stories to our blogs for your enjoyment every Thursday from now on. Today’s contribution comes from RC Bonitz, author of A … Continue reading →

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Destiny Awaits by Jaidis Shaw + Giveaway!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Val

Today I’m featuring author Jaidis Shaw, author of recently-released Destiny Awaits (Juniper Grove Chronicles #1). She has agreed to subject not only herself to an interview, but one of her characters as well. Be sure to enter the giveaway at … Continue reading →

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Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Val

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate The story is told through the eyes of a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives in a run-down “domain” as part of an exhibit at The Exit 8 Big Top Mall and … Continue reading →

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Introducing Book Review Mondays

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Val

I just finished the book The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. A coworker loaned me this book because of its use of first-person point of view from an animal’s perspective. She thought it might be an interesting contrast … Continue reading →

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The Knudge: A Writer’s Goldmine

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Val

When we were younger, my sister and I bought my dad a mug for Father’s Day. It read Dad: Nature’s Money Tree. And while it’s true that my dad (sometimes) graciously acquiesced to our constant request for money or toys, … Continue reading →

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Leesburg Patch

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Val

Thanks to Leah at the Leesburg Patch for featuring me!   You can check out the story here: http://leesburg.patch.com/articles/local-author-inspired-by-pet-corgis

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