Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

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#AmericanRevolution250: “Revolutionary Virtue: How George Washington’s Weakness Saved a Nation” by Selene Castrovilla

February 6, 2026

Like a liberty bell, the relevance of history rings loud and clear in this timely post from author Selene Castrovilla. I absolutely love GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SPECTACULAR SPECTACLES and the deeper understanding it brings to the Revolutionary War on a personal level. GIVEAWAY! Q&A VIRTUAL VISIT with Selene! Leave a comment below for a chance to … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Revolutionary Virtue: How George Washington’s Weakness Saved a Nation” by Selene Castrovilla

Behind the Scenes: “Social Media for Authors: How to Show Up Online Without Losing Your Mind” by Kristin Tobias

January 30, 2026

Today’s guest blogger, Kristin Tobias, has some valuable tips and strategies for us! Kristin is founder of Scenda and a social media strategist for authors like Caitlin DeLems. Caitlin and Kristin are spearheading a book giveaway for Black History Month, and I’ll be participating! Check Caitlin’s Instagram or Facebook next week to enter.   Social Media for Authors: How to Show Up Online … More Behind the Scenes: “Social Media for Authors: How to Show Up Online Without Losing Your Mind” by Kristin Tobias

Behind the Scenes: “Should I Write This as a Picture Book or a Middle Grade?” by Elizabeth Brown

January 23, 2026

It’s so exciting to see budding authors I met at a retreat in 2016 releasing books like this! The title of this post by author Elizabeth Brown is a question I’ve heard often from writers. I was surprised by the length of this amazing book, but I have to say, the pace never faltered. Such … More Behind the Scenes: “Should I Write This as a Picture Book or a Middle Grade?” by Elizabeth Brown