Alana GarriguesinOf Love + LightReading the World: Inspired by Ann MorganAs a writer, it probably won’t surprise you that I grew up with my head in a book. My hand was as close to surgically connected to the…May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
Alana GarriguesQuotes to Celebrate Love, Light and the Creative ProcessThis is a selection of some of my favorite quotes that I like to visit time and again, that inspire me to live a life of love, light, and…Apr 19, 2018Apr 19, 2018
Alana GarriguesinOf Love + LightFake It ’Til You Mean It: AffirmationsIf you’re anything like me, your mind is constantly running with background chatter. There is the chatter you’re aware of — the thoughts…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Alana GarriguesinOf Love + LightCreativity DefinedWhat comes to mind when you think of the word creative or creativity?Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ ScoopPipe & Thimble Bookstore a Dream for Indie AuthorsPipe & Thimble Publishing and Bookstore in Lomita, CA, is founded on the idea that authors should be treated with respect and fairness.May 6, 20171May 6, 20171
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ ScoopAuthor Jennie Nash Tells Writers What Agents Really Want to KnowForget about beaches and bathing suits. Summer means one thing to many aspiring Los Angeles authors — writing conference season: time to…Jul 9, 2015Jul 9, 2015
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ ScoopAuthor Lucy Ravitch Launches Kids Menu Books SeriesIn the first seven months of 2015, Author and Illustrator Lucy Ravitch looked her publishing dreams straight in the eye and kicked them…Jul 2, 2015Jul 2, 2015
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ ScoopWanted: Book Characters of All Cultures and ColorsThere’s a color in children’s literature. And it’s overwhelmingly white.Jun 24, 2015Jun 24, 2015
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ Scoop5 Writing Exercises to Turn Up Your Inner Kid Lit VoiceCan you remember the silliness, the wild abandon, the magic of childhood? That sheer curiosity, mixed with a little bit of confusion, rich…Jun 12, 2015Jun 12, 2015
Alana GarriguesinScribblers’ ScoopGet a Good Critique: 8 Tips for Prepared, Receptive WritersThis is Part Three, the final installation in a three-part series on best practices to run or participate in a writing critique session or…Jun 12, 2015Jun 12, 2015