Tanja in the news!

Here is a recent article that Tanja Bauerle, the illustrator of the Wright on Time series was in:

Wright on Time Four Pack Bundle!

From now through May 31, 2011, you can order an autographed bundle of all four Wright on Time books for only $40 with free shipping! Orders will ship within 24 hours, except during May 10-22.

Wright on Time books by Lisa M. Cottrell-Bentley

BONUS: All orders placed by midnight (Arizona time) on Wednesday, May 4th, will receive a free review copy of Cody Greene and the Rainbow Mystery, a $12.99 value.

See Wright on Time Illustrations at the Tempe Library

From July 14th through December 8th, the Tempe Library (in a Phoenix, Arizona suburb) will have four of the Wright on Time: Arizona illustrations on display. Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet up with Tanja Bauerle, the illustrator of the Wright on Time books, and see these pieces in person. We also looked the books up in the library catalog while we were there–fun! :)

Want to see the Wright on Time series at your local library? Contact your library and request them to order copies! The distribution networks are all set up now to make this happen–just request them! :)

Here are some photographs taken at the Tempe Library:

See Wright on Time illustrations in person!

The incredible Tanja Bauerle has several of her amazing illustrations from Wright on Time: Arizona, Book 1 showcased at the Tempe public library in Tempe, Arizona. The other featured artists look great, too. I hope to see all of their works in person, as it’s always a completely different experience than seeing art in a book (although that’s fairly awesome, too!). The artwork will be up from now through November 29, 2010. To see more about Tanja, check out her website.

Creative Writing Classes with Author Lisa Cottrell-Bentley

Come beat the summer sun and spend afternoons delving into the magical world of fiction writing!

LOCATION: Sahuarita Arts Center, 18825 La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

CAMP 1: Beginning Creative Writing, ages 7+ or with permission of instructor

  • Dates: June 21-24, Monday-Thursday OR July 19-22, Monday-Thursday
  • Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM, Bring your own snack/lunch and drink
  • This camp includes how to spot elements of good storytelling, finding voice, dynamics of critiquing, editing basics, deciding on illustrations (and creating some), and much more! This class is geared toward children.

CAMP 2: Intermediate Creative Writing, ages 9+ or with permission of instructor

  • Dates: June 28-July 1, Monday-Thursday
  • Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM, Bring your own snack/lunch and drink
  • This camp includes further in-depth storytelling techniques, playing with overall story arc, adding in secondary story arcs, additional editing techniques, briefly discussing how to submit to publishers/agents, and much more! At the end of this camp, campers will have the chance to turn their writing into a physical book! This class is geared toward children who have either taken the first class, or already have written a lot of fiction.

CAMP 3: Advanced Creative Writing, 11+ (including adults) or with permission of instructor

  • Dates: July 6-July 8 (Tuesday-Thursday) AND July 12-13 (Monday-Tuesday)
  • Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM, Bring your own snack/lunch and drink
  • This camp includes even further in-depth storytelling and editing techniques, learning how to give and take critique advice, how to make a tagline and synopsis, a professional critique of manuscript after the class (valued at $60/hour), and much more! Those in this class will be able to e-mail Lisa for the rest of the summer with their writing questions at no additional cost. This class is geared toward those serious about writing as a career.

DATES:

  • Dates are listed above for Summer 2010 camps.
  • Please contact Lisa stating your interest for additional private or group classes this fall.

COST:

  • $150 per person ($125 for Sahuarita Dance students, $110 for second person in the same family)
  • Payments of cash, check, or credit card (through PayPal) accepted. All due in full one week before class.
  • No refunds for missed classes.

ABOUT LISA:

  • Lisa is a published author who has lived in Sahuarita, AZ for 5.5 years. Her Wright on Time series of children’s chapter books have been a big hit with children, parents, and teachers all over the world. Wright on Time: Wyoming, Book 3 is coming out this summer. Lisa is the mother of two always homeschooled daughters, has been a Girl Scout leader for 9 years, and has been winning writing awards since she was nine.

Can’t make the summer sessions? Stay tuned for Lisa’s once a week fall classes. Please fill out the contact form to show your interest.