Francinelasala

LATEST ARTICLES ( 87 )

• Creaking Open That Old Shed Door…

  

  Why – hello everyone. Are you still here? Are you all really STILL here? Wow! Thank you for sticking around. It’s so wonderful to be able to engage with you... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Why I’m Glad My Daughter Got Cyberbullied.

  Francine LaSala's Clippings In The Shed:I think this is a fantastic piece about how sometimes we have to let our children experience life and get hurt sometimes. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Wassup Wednesday!??! With Isabella Louise Anderson!

  

  ***ON SALE NOW! JUST 99 CENTS!!!***The following sentence sums up this excerpt from The Right Design: “Has time healed her wounds, making her forget about... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Summer Splash Blog Hop – 2014

  

  SUMMER! What better time is there to discover new books from some talented indie authors? Welcome to the SUMMER SPLASH BLOG HOP! Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• You’ll Understand…

  

  It’s Mother’s Day, 2014. It’s a gorgeous Long Island day. The birds have been chirping tirelessly since around 4am, as they do around here. The trees are still... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• My Writing Process Blog Tour

  

  I’m excited and honored to have been asked by my good friend and editing partner, Samantha Stroh Bailey, to participate in this blog tour. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Cover Reveal: The Right Design

  

  Very excited to be part of the Cover Reveal for The Right Design, the debut novel by the original Chicklit Goddess, Isabella Louise Anderson. Check it... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Chick Lit ‘n’ Charity

  

  As many of you may already know, I, along with five author pals, got together this Holiday Season and released a charming, heartwarming Christmas-themed short... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five Fun Facts! Susan Buchanan

  

  So delighted to be hosting my great pal, the gorgeous goddess from Glasgow, Susan Buchanan, on my blog again. I interviewed her about a year ago, and adored... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Wassup Wednesday? Modogamous Release!

  

  For today’s Wassup Wednesday, I have author Karen E. Martin talking about her new release, Modogamous! A bit about Karen…Karen E. Martin, M.Ed. is a full-time... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Launch Day for a Great Cause: Merry Chick-Lit!

  

  Francine LaSala's Clippings In The Shed:Five author pals and I just put out a collection of charming Christmas shorts to celebrate the season — and celebrate... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Cover Reveal! HARD HATS AND DOORMATS by Laura Chapman

  

  Very excited to be part of the reveal for the debut novel of one of my favorite bloggers and an all-around hilarious lady! (And I think she’ll like that I calle... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• The GIRL Birthday Bash Wrap Up!

  

  Hi everyone!Please head to Diversion Books and check out the post I wrote today for my week-long Book Birthday adventure! It’s loaded with ideas and also has... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Having A Three-Way… Indie Style!

  

  And no, it’s not dirty. But it’s fun!I was thrilled to virtually sit down with two of my author besties, Samantha Stroh Bailey (Finding Lucas) and Meredith... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• The Little Book That Could!

  

  ******Get the book for JUST 99 CENTS this week only!********If you told me at this time last year what would be going on in my life this week, I would never hav... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Carey Heywood’s HER: Cover Reveal!

  

  Book: HER Author: Carey Heywood Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: October 26, 2013 Hosted by: Book Enthusiast PromotionsYou know her side of the story,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five For Friday: Author Jackie Bouchard

  

  My whole life, I have always been a cat person, but for the last several years, doggies have definitely started to win my heart–especially the doggie... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five for Friday: Brea Brown

  

  It’s Five for Friday time again and I’m delighted today to be welcoming one of my favorite authors–and favorite author pals–back to the Shed!I know Brea Brown... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Wassup Wednesday: Author Carmen Amato

  

  A lot of people have asked why the main character in the Emilia Cruz mystery series is a strong female. The question always surprises me, but I don’t know why. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Wassup Wednesday: Author Louise Wise

  

  ****Book of the Summer!**** For the rest of September, A Proper Charlie is less than half price– only 99 cents!She’s (yes, the book has a gender! Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY