Personalities


In this installment of The Writer’s Journey, member Jennifer Troulis interviews children’s author Steven Kroll
Jungle Bullies, by Steven KrollSteven KrollThe Boston Tea Party, by Steven Kroll

Hello, Steven, and Welcome to The Writer’s Journey!


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Cofounder Sheila Wright interviews children’s writer and NJCWG member, Jennifer Troulis

City of the BanishedThe Enchanted House of WhispersJennifer Troulis

Hello, Jennifer, and welcome to The Writer’s Journey…

Sheila: You grew up in Edison, New Jersey in the late 60’s writing and illustrating stories based on your family and pets. I seem to recall that you once told me that you still have those early stories. Was your love of writing and illustrating influenced by your parents? (more…)

Photo of Bruno GrigolettiThis month, NJCWG member Kathi Kurz interviews Bruno Grigoletti, author of The Soul Patrol. Thumbnail of The Soul Patrol

Hello, Bruno, and Welcome to The Writer’s Journey!

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The Writer’s Journey is a section of the NJCWG web site that explores the challenges and rewards of endeavoring to be a professional, published writer. This column features thoughts from cofounders John and Sheila Wright as well as interviews with other writers and artists whose personal experiences offer valuable insights to all who aspire to put pen to page.

Children's Author/Illustrator Dar Hosta
Author and Illustrator Dar Hosta

(NJCWG will be hosting a presentation by Ms. Hosta at the Hunterdon County Library on Route 12 on December 6th from 2:00 - 3:30pm with a book signing to follow)

 

Hello, Dar, and Welcome to the Writer’s Journey!

 

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The Writer’s Journey is a section of the NJCWG web site that will explore the challenges and rewards of endeavoring to be a professional, published writer. This column will feature thoughts from cofounders John and Sheila Wright as well as interviews with other writers and artists whose personal experiences will offer valuable insights to all who aspire to put pen to page.

Hello, Lyn, and welcome to The Writer’s Journey!


Children's Author Lyn Sirota in Garden

Children's Author Lyn Sirota


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NJCWG’s The Writer’s Journey will be publishing our interview with children’s writer Lyn Sirota Wednesday, September 10th.

Lyn has a fascinating and diverse background in children’s publishing, and we think that you will find this interview both interesting and informative!

Mark your calendar!

~ Sheila

 WDVR - 89.7/91.9fmIf you live in an area served by public radio station WDVR (89.7fm / 91.9fm), tune in at 5:03pm (yes, 5:03!) on Tuesday, August 26th for Hilary Murray’s program Stepping Stones to hear our founders, John and Sheila Wright, discuss The New Jersey Children’s Writer’s Guild.

It should be a lot of fun!

~ Joshua

“God only exhibits his thunder and lightning at intervals, and so they always command attention. These are God's adjectives. You thunder and lightning too much; the reader ceases to get under the bed, by and by.”
— Mark Twain