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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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COOL MEMORIES IN HOT TIMES ~ A Greenlandic Escape
UGH! Looking for a moment of relief from current events and summer’s scorching heat? When our beaches, lakes, and pools are overflowing and the world at large is an inferno of WTF crazy, I take a moment and … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, ARCTIC WONDER, AWESOME PEOPLE, EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged adventure, adventures in Greenland, Disko Bay, dog sledding Greenland, dogsledding, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Greenland, Ilulissat icefjord, Ittoqqortoormiit, Jameson land, KALAALLIT NUNAAT
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BEWARE ~ THERE ARE DRAGONS EVERYWHERE ~ ESPECIALLY THE LIBRARY!
A drove of dragons filled the Fairfield/Cordelia Library last week when five kindergarten classes paid a visit on World Read Aloud Day The wind was whipping, the rain torrential, as about 100 kids, their teachers, and chaperones from the Nelda … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, BOOK LAUNCH, Donna Lambo-Weidner Books, EVENTS, HUMOR
Tagged #WRAD, adventure, Betsy Bird, Children's Author, Donna Lambo-Weidner, dragon picture books, Fairfield Library, I Eat Poop-A Dung Beetle's Story, Mark Pett, Nelda Mundy, School Library Journal, Solano County Libraries, There Are No Dragons In This Book, World Read Aloud Day
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Milton C. Gull
White-capped waves lap the red sands of Cavendish Beach. As Prince Edward Island’s tourist season draws to an end, so too does the foot traffic on the isle’s rocky shore nearest to the Anne Of Green Gables Heritage Place. Historically … Continue reading
WE ARE THE SAME ~ WE ARE DIFFERENT: A Single Sock Tale
Ten years ago, on this site, this phenomenon had been rated OSFA, One-size-fits-all, by the International Knee-Sport-and-Leisure-Sock Association of Planetearth. Otherwise known as IKSLAP. In the public’s interest, I’ve decided to repost and promise to follow thru with the initiative … Continue reading
THERE ARE NO DRAGONS IN THIS BLOG POST…
…there are none in THIS BOOK either. Trust me. Buy the book and you can see for yourself. It will be released in German by NordSüd Verlag (NorthSouth Books) on August 17, 2023. The English version will follow on March … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, AWESOME PEOPLE, BOOK LAUNCH, Donna Lambo-Weidner Books, EVENTS, HUMOR
Tagged adventure, adventure in writing, agent Stephen Fraser, Beth Terrill, Carla Haslbauer, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Elena Rittinghausen, Es Gibt Keine Drachen In Diesem Buch, Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency, Naomi Wolter, NordSüd Verlag, NorthSouth Books, There Are No Dragons In This Book
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UN-BELIZE-ABLE
My inner twelve-year-old’s spirit for adventure soared a few months ago when a friend suggested I join her on a cruise. The Pirates of the Caribbean theme song immediately dropped into in my head as I envisioned the wind blowing … Continue reading
A VALENTINE’S DAY RUSE
One paper heart trimmed in frilly, white lace, One arrow, one promise of a sweet, warm embrace. Once it’s notched, drawn, and trained on a specific bullseye, Cupid first blows a kiss, and then lets it fly ~ Has my hunky cherub poked your … Continue reading
‘Tis A 2022 CHRISTMAS BLESSING
‘Tis often the time of year my inner grinch hangs about But this time ’tis different I’ve news of a new sprout T’was the night of his birth… No… not that blessed one. The he here is Theo, the first … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, AWESOME PEOPLE, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS, POEMS
Tagged 'twas poem, adventure, BIG BEAR AND LITTLE FISH by Sandra Nickel and Il Sung Na, children's picture books, Christmas 2022, dogs in Christmas pjs, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Donna Weidner, Nightmare Before Christmas pjs, ONE WORD FROM SOPHIA by Jim Averbeck and Yasmeen Ismail, TWO MANY BIRDS by Cindy Derby
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TIME FOR A SPIN
The moon is a waxing crescent tonight. It’s the kind of silver sliver that makes me want to lasso the tip, reel it in, swing my leg over it and… GIDDY-UP go for a ride. No rocket fuel necessary. … Continue reading
MY FEATHER(ED) FRIENDS – A Message from the Amazon
Was it the sunlight gleaming in the steaming emerald canopy that whet your curiosity before the steady downpour that urged you to soarhighabove the fragrant jungle floor? Or Was it afterwards,when you took flight and roseabovethe mazeof shallow puddles and swirling … Continue reading