The Fire Brigade

March 4, 2023 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

March is starting with a bang! Entered #PB Party and now I'm excited to announce that I've entered Vivian Kirkfield's 50 Precious Words writing contest. Writing tight is tough. Writing a story with a beginning, middle and end in 50 words or less is a true challenge. If you visit the entry page and go … Continue reading The Fire Brigade

Starting March with a #PB Party

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

So, how did you spend the start of this new month? I entered Mindy Alyse Weiss' annual #PB Party with hundreds of other picture book crafters and over 1000+ picture book stories and illustrations! This is the first year I've participated so I'm looking forward to the process and comradery with other PB authors and … Continue reading Starting March with a #PB Party

On Fire with Jill Roman Lord

April 22, 2021 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

When you're on fire, you're on fire... and that is exactly what award-winning children's author and friend JILL ROMAN LORD is right now! She's churning out books faster than you can say, "Bo-Berry biscuit," and not only is she churning out books... she's releasing extremely well-crafted children's picture books that are timeless pieces of literature. … Continue reading On Fire with Jill Roman Lord

“Bring on the Fall” Multi-Author Book Giveaway

October 13, 2020 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

Hi Friends! Happy Fall to everyone! Just wanted you to know that I'm in a group of authors who have a book giveaway this week. Check out the new Fraidy Brady here below... front and center! The Grand Prize Winner receives a $350 gift certificate towards free books from Amazon. 1st Place W inner receives … Continue reading “Bring on the Fall” Multi-Author Book Giveaway

FIND OUT FRIDAY with Fire Inspector/Investigator Thomas Raper

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

Tell readers a little bit about yourself. My name is Thomas Raper and I am 37 years old. I am married to a wonderful lady in the healthcare profession and we have 3 kids. I have a pretty busy career in the fire service, working full time in the fire marshal’s office for Hickory Fire … Continue reading FIND OUT FRIDAY with Fire Inspector/Investigator Thomas Raper

FIND OUT FRIDAY – With Rick Dunton and Lady Katherine

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 / Maria Bostian / 2 Comments

Good morning, friends! I am so very excited to share today's FIND OUT FRIDAY with you! Rick Dunton is the newest (human) member of the Charlotte Fire Department's public education team and has a fantastic new responsibility. He's got a lot of exciting things going on! I know you're going to be just as fascinated … Continue reading FIND OUT FRIDAY – With Rick Dunton and Lady Katherine

Two more months! Two more months!

June 4, 2020June 3, 2020 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

Well, I have to be honest with you. It's getting pretty exciting around the house in preparation of the release of FRAIDY BRADY AND THE FIRST FIELD TRIP! We've been talking to Brady about how famous he's going to be, but I don't think he quite believes it yet! We're even looking at cat leashes … Continue reading Two more months! Two more months!