A Little About Me
Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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Author Archives: Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
IN CELEBRATION
When my writers’ group, which I still fondly refer to as Seven Chicks On A Sunday Afternoon, decided that we needed a name, the Write Now Salon was born. The WriNoS (wait till they hear that one) gather once a month and party free write to champagne prompts … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, Essay, HUMOR, WRITING CHALLENGES
Tagged adventure, blog, Donna Lambo-Weidner, nursery rhymes, This Little Piggy, Write Now Salon, writer, writing prompts
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WHEN RAVEN CALLS
Raven clings to the towering worn-out pine like a shining star still snagged on last December’s holiday tree. But does he truly cling? Perhaps it’s simpler – more effortless. Perhaps he’s merely perched, perusing his neighbors welcoming their day.
Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, POEMS, TEACHINGS FROM THE FAR NORTH, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX
Tagged adventure, air totems, Donna Weidner, off-handed humor, poetry, portents, raven
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WORDSMITH 101*
Welcome to Wordsmith 101. In much the same way as a personal trainer’s fortitude and determination sculpts slabs of sagging flesh into taught, defined muscle and the swordsmith’s attention to detail forges a molten lump of steel into a keen, sturdy blade, so does a wordsmith wield the … Continue reading
DR. SEUSS SAID IT BEST…
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” So, I’m going to make it short and sweet. Today is The challenge? Getting a book into the hands of as … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS
Tagged children's books, Donna Weidner, Dr. Seuss, First Books, International Book Giving Day
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SCALE
Every Friday the folks at The Daily Post generate a themed photo challenge. This week’s ‘SCALE’ took me back to a trip we made in the summer of 2009 to the Ilulissat Ice Fjord in Greenland. To know that these ancient mountains of … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged Donna Weidner, DPchallange, dp_photo_challenge/scale, Greenland, icebergs, ilulissat
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8 Steps to Taking Rejection in the New Year
I’d like to introduce you today to Jennifer Reinharz, a fellow children’s book writer and super hero. If you spend some time at “Red Said What?” you’ll agree, she is indeed super AND my hero. In a recent blogpost, Jennifer … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES
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SPONTANEITY, THE SPICE OF LIFE
If spontaneity is the spice of life, our little road trip on Sunday was a mediterranean street festival on wheels – a true feast for the tongue, delight for the nose, treat for the eye, and a joy for the spirit. The … Continue reading
THE STOWAWAY
Three hours in, and it’s a crapshoot as to whose self-control has disintegrated faster than tissue paper kissed by a lit match. From where, oh where did that blast of vile wind spring forth? What insidious organ expelled you from its … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, POEMS, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged adventure, airplane gas, Donna Weidner, fart poem, flatulence, poem
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ONE MORE REASON TO ‘TWAS
‘Twas the 6th of January, one more reason to feast, ‘Twas not only Little Christmas, but the birthday of our beast. Five years ago, she’d been placed here on earth Apparently, with intentions of spreading merriment and mirth. For why else … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, FAMILY, HUMOR, LUCY and JAZZIE, POEMS
Tagged 'twas poem, adventure, Donna Weidner, pet humor, pets' birthdays
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NO WORDS, but for three
Rest In Peace
Posted in EVENTS, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX
Tagged author, blog, Charlie Hebdo, Donna Weidner, terrorist attack France, tribute
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