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Girl Scout Presentation!

Posted on August 22, 2017 | Leave a comment
On Saturday, Aug 19, I read my book, Rosa and the Red Apron to a group of Girl Scouts at the Lowe’s Food in Monkey Junction in Wilmington, NC (Lowe’s obtained permission to use photo on FB) . Thank you, Alexandra , for inviting me!
It was a fun way to spend a morning.
We had such a good time! The girls enjoyed acting out the book with me as I read it. We did not have time to talk much about writing–Lowe’s had arranged a wonderful cookie decorating session for them–yummy!
I am available to speak to scout groups on writing, on cooking, on story performance and speaking! I have some dates left before the end of the year. More open in January and February!
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Look for my Ad!

Posted on June 1, 2017 | Leave a comment

Did you catch my ad on WOW? Or someplace else? If you purchase a copy of any one of my picture books this month, please tell me where you found out about the book, send me a copy of your receipt and I will enter you into a drawing to win one of the other four (my choice of book) in paper or eform (kindle, bn, other) according to the format you purchased.

email me at: joanleotta@atmc.net with your receipt!

 

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Hippity -Hop!

Posted on March 18, 2017 | Leave a comment

Yes, Easter is coming! In addition to celebrating this most holy day in a reverent way,

we also celebrate the joy of the day with special foods and of course,k traditions of chocolate and Easter baskets.

This year I am also celebrating with some author friends–we all have books that feature a scene of Easter. My book , Secrets of the Heart, features a scene in part two where the family that did not emigrate meets with the family that did–in ROME! At Easter!  Tune in on March 24, (for me at 7:00) , earlier and a bit later to catch the others.

Just log onto this facebook page to come to the party, enter the contests, talk with the authors (including me!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/604957236373263/

 

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Here is the roster:

for March 24–there will be plenty of party favors and virtual food! Times are Easter Daylight Savings

6:00 pm Tamera Lynn Kraft
6:30 pm Jericha Kingston
7:00 pm Joan Leotta
7:30 pm Darlene Franklin
8:00 pm Wanda Porter
8:30 pm Amber Schamel

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