by Shonna | May 12, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress
I looked at several primary sources to help form the speech patterns of my 1940s characters in my novel, Cinderella’s Dress. I read diaries, letters, and vintage magazines, and tried to stay true to the research. Here is my little video using VideoMakerFX that I...
by Shonna | Apr 28, 2014 | Book Art, Cinderella's Dress, Crafting
Taking a quick poll here. I’m working on bookmarks for my SWAG (Stuff We Always Get) to give out at book signings in June. I wanted to create something with a little more value than a regular bookmark, so talented and creative friend Heather over at Tatting...
by Shonna | Apr 26, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress, History, WWII
Here are some of my favorite WWII books for Young Adults. The majority are pretty heavy reads, but a couple are on the lighter side, showing alternate perspectives of the times. (And, of course, since it’s my blog, I included my own book in the fiction section!)...
by Shonna | Apr 23, 2014 | Cinderella's Dress, Crafting
Tatting is a form of lace-making. You use a shuttle and thread to tie a series of double knots and loops. When you get good at this craft, you can create really intricate patterns. My friend Heather over at Tatting Connection taught me how. She had me start with two...
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 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...
