Author Archives: Carrie Mattern

Summer Reading

Today was errand day…BORING, unless you have a day like the boy in When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, by Elise Broach. Unfortunately for the kids, our day was not like his…the dentist appointments did not reward us with a Brontosaurus … Continue reading

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Flint Farmer’s Market!

Today was our first Story Time with Ms. Hope at A Bit of Earth http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Bit-of-Earth/136228629768277 in the Farmer’s Market.  She was enthusiastic and patient with all the kids, including the hyper ones and my fussy lil’ Leo.  We heard an … Continue reading

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Fun, Free, (in)Flint…and Beyond

I have finally decided what to blog. Many writers struggle with “Writer’s Block,” and I have sure suffered from it for nearly a year. I have written another children’s story, but am planning on turning it into a chapter book. … Continue reading

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Back to Pages Bookstore with book #2

Just thinking back to our first signing a little over a year ago. We weren’t sure what to expect, and were truly blessed with the environment at Pages, and overall support from family and friends. I was surprised to see … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

My babies are excited to trick or treat. Who are we kidding; they can’t trick anyone. They are five and two. Claire is dressing up as a RED NINJA and Leo will be BUZZ LIGHTYEAR. What will you go as … Continue reading

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Welcome Little Leo!

My dear friend, Rebecca Bodzick, just completed the illustrations for my second book, Welcome Little Leo.  She did an outstanding job! This story revolves around my son, Leo, and the story of his birth.  The genre is a fairy tale, … Continue reading

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Groundhog’s Day!!!!!!

February has brought us to Woodstock, IL.  Can anyone guess which movie was filmed in Woodstock, IL?  If you guessed Bill Murray’s Groundhog’s Day, you’re correct!  It’s neat to see where a classic movie was filmed.  I can see images … Continue reading

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Thanks MN!

We had a terrific time at Bookworld in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Thank you for your hospitality!  We already miss our family there, but not the cold weather.  When we left it was -31 and that was not even counting the … Continue reading

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BOOK WORLD!!!

Saturday, January 2nd 2010 (? Really ?) we’re excited to be at Book World here in Detroit Lakes, MN.  By the way, it is cold here!  We woke up to -2 degrees.  We’re staying inside most of the day!  Seeing … Continue reading

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Family Fun in Minnesota

Well the miles have been logged and we are relaxing with family in Minnesota.  They sure have a lot of snow up here.  We found a good use for it this afternoon.  SLEDDING!  We had a great time.  This Saturday … Continue reading

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