by Shonna | Apr 20, 2014 | Random fun
When my kids were little we had lots and lots of tea parties. Here is a good “tea” recipe for little ones:
by Shonna | Apr 18, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress
Look what was announced yesterday: Young adult author Shonna Slayton and illustrator Autumn Frederickson will be at Phoenix Comicon 2014! Slayton’s first book, Cinderella’s Dress, will be hitting bookshelves this June. Frederickson, best known for her watercolor...
by Shonna | Apr 17, 2014 | School Stuff
Ever wonder if a roadside attraction is worth the money? Well, the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch near Picacho Peak, just off Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is. It’s absolutely crazy. Just how do you fish for ostrich? With grapefruit halves, of course!...
by Shonna | Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
This has to be a short post today because I’ve got a quick turn around on some line edits from my editor. So, consider this a public service announcement for Blue Diamond Almonds Wasabi & Soy Sauce. My writer-friend Kitty Bucholtz introduced me to this...
by Shonna | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
My mouth is watering just thinking about it: Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic,minced 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 3 T butter 1/4 c flour 2 cans beef broth 1 c sour cream 1/2 c half & half 1/2 c evaporated...
by Shonna | Apr 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Near Picacho Peak, just off Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, is the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch (come back on day “O” and I’ll tell you about ostrich fishing!) This is a fun roadside attraction where you can feed a variety of animals,...
by Shonna | Apr 12, 2014 | British Columbia
The Kootenays are a region in southern British Columbia, Canada, sharing a border with Washington State and Idaho. If you love mountains, lakes, and rivers, this is the land for you. The views are breathtaking, the people are friendly, and even the winters are...
by Shonna | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
What do you get when you cross a rabbit and a snake? A jump rope! Okay, you’re turn. Leave a joke in the comments (Rated G, please so I can pass them on to my kids.)
by Shonna | Apr 10, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress
Authors are often asked “Where do you get your ideas from?” The standard answer is “everywhere!” And it’s true. You never know when an idea is going to sneak up on you and stand on your toes. The inspiration for my upcoming debut novel, Cinderella’s Dress, came from...
by Shonna | Apr 9, 2014 | School Stuff
We are a homeschooling family. We started when child #1 was in preschool and thought we’d give the kids a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math before sending them off to public school around third grade. Child #1 is technically now in 7th grade, but in some...
