Laurel Decher
@laureldecher.com
Writes zany adventures for kids ages 9 to 12. Excellent 2nd editions are in the works. Follow along at Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bumpitybp/excellent-new-editions-of-3-lovably-zany-middle-grade-novels?ref=bglusr
Got a young reader who feels no one is listening? They might enjoy this book for ages 9 to 12 . . . Holiday Specials for the Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales https://laureldecher.com/holiday-specials-for-the-seven-kingdoms-fairy-tales/ #readinginthemiddlegrades #readmore
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Got a young reader who feels no one is listening? They might enjoy this book for ages 9 to 12 . . . Holiday Specials for the Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales https://laureldecher.com/holiday-specials-for-the-seven-kingdoms-fairy-tales/ #readinginthemiddlegrades #readmore
I can't get over the stunning (and delightfully secretive!) cover on this new release: Lynden Wade's The Tapestry Unravels: Weaving Old Tales Into New ! queensquillsquests.substack.com?utm_campaign... #amreading #coverreveal
November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I can't get over the stunning (and delightfully secretive!) cover on this new release: Lynden Wade's The Tapestry Unravels: Weaving Old Tales Into New ! queensquillsquests.substack.com?utm_campaign... #amreading #coverreveal
Still working on my tiny book, because my amazing illustrator + cover designer took it up six levels! #coverreveal #kickstarterreads #readinginthemiddlegrades How To Make A Tiny Edition Of A Book https://laureldecher.com/how-to-make-a-tiny-edition-of-a-book/
October 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Still working on my tiny book, because my amazing illustrator + cover designer took it up six levels! #coverreveal #kickstarterreads #readinginthemiddlegrades How To Make A Tiny Edition Of A Book https://laureldecher.com/how-to-make-a-tiny-edition-of-a-book/
I always find new inspiration at this free annual conference for self-publishers from the Alliance of Independent Authors. Come join in this Fri, Sat, Sunday (free for everyone for 3 days.) #indiepub #amwriting #selfpubcon
October 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I always find new inspiration at this free annual conference for self-publishers from the Alliance of Independent Authors. Come join in this Fri, Sat, Sunday (free for everyone for 3 days.) #indiepub #amwriting #selfpubcon
Hooray! It's finally coming out! Darcy Pattison’s excellent new book for Children’s Book Authors https://laureldecher.com/darcy-pattisons-excellent-new-book-for-childrens-book-authors/ #ampublishing #indieauthor #kidlitauthor
September 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Hooray! It's finally coming out! Darcy Pattison’s excellent new book for Children’s Book Authors https://laureldecher.com/darcy-pattisons-excellent-new-book-for-childrens-book-authors/ #ampublishing #indieauthor #kidlitauthor
Getting lost is easy for some people. . . Lost in a Campground https://laureldecher.com/lost-in-a-campground/
#senseofdirection #compassforkids
#senseofdirection #compassforkids
June 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Getting lost is easy for some people. . . Lost in a Campground https://laureldecher.com/lost-in-a-campground/
#senseofdirection #compassforkids
#senseofdirection #compassforkids
Practical tips to be heard when it's important . . . and a zany fairy tale to enjoy with the family. Why people can’t hear you OR how to write wicked dialogue https://laureldecher.com/why-people-cant-hear-you-or-how-to-write-wicked-dialogue/ #publicspeakingforkids #quietkid
May 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Practical tips to be heard when it's important . . . and a zany fairy tale to enjoy with the family. Why people can’t hear you OR how to write wicked dialogue https://laureldecher.com/why-people-cant-hear-you-or-how-to-write-wicked-dialogue/ #publicspeakingforkids #quietkid
If you missed the REACH guide or need the info about whatever else my books are up to, you can find it all here: Links https://laureldecher.com/fun-extras/links/
April 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you missed the REACH guide or need the info about whatever else my books are up to, you can find it all here: Links https://laureldecher.com/fun-extras/links/
An exciting medieval tale for kids--fresh and new story: Becoming an artist at The Winged Pen https://laureldecher.com/becoming-an-artist-at-the-winged-pen/
April 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
An exciting medieval tale for kids--fresh and new story: Becoming an artist at The Winged Pen https://laureldecher.com/becoming-an-artist-at-the-winged-pen/
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 4 to 7, calling it " a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration." https://laureldecher.com/seven-kingdoms-fairy-tales/about-trouble-at-the-valentine-factory/
April 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 4 to 7, calling it " a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration." https://laureldecher.com/seven-kingdoms-fairy-tales/about-trouble-at-the-valentine-factory/
When you're thinking about a story, the whole world sends you hints. Create something new: Lessons from a re-cycled Convent, a Peacock with a Looking Glass, and a Cow with a Drinking Problem
April 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
When you're thinking about a story, the whole world sends you hints. Create something new: Lessons from a re-cycled Convent, a Peacock with a Looking Glass, and a Cow with a Drinking Problem
Not sure that these are actually apple blossoms. Maybe "Schlehen" instead? Blackthorn? Contrast with Apple Blossoms, Bach, and Story https://laureldecher.com/contrast-with-apple-blossoms-bach-and-story/
April 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Not sure that these are actually apple blossoms. Maybe "Schlehen" instead? Blackthorn? Contrast with Apple Blossoms, Bach, and Story https://laureldecher.com/contrast-with-apple-blossoms-bach-and-story/
Dark and Light: Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa https://laureldecher.com/dark-and-light-defense-against-the-dark-hot-cocoa/
March 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Dark and Light: Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa https://laureldecher.com/dark-and-light-defense-against-the-dark-hot-cocoa/
Create something new: What would you do with 500 olive trees? https://laureldecher.com/create-something-new-what-would-you-do-with-500-olive-trees/
March 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Create something new: What would you do with 500 olive trees? https://laureldecher.com/create-something-new-what-would-you-do-with-500-olive-trees/
In case you're feeling chilly . . . here's something to cheer you up. Dark and Light: Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa https://laureldecher.com/dark-and-light-defense-against-the-dark-hot-cocoa/
March 24, 2025 at 1:51 AM
In case you're feeling chilly . . . here's something to cheer you up. Dark and Light: Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa https://laureldecher.com/dark-and-light-defense-against-the-dark-hot-cocoa/
Mac users might find this useful for formatting their interior book files for submission to Ingram. Is Ingram rejecting your print files? Here’s the Mac fix. https://laureldecher.com/is-ingram-rejecting-your-print-files-heres-the-mac-fix/
March 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Mac users might find this useful for formatting their interior book files for submission to Ingram. Is Ingram rejecting your print files? Here’s the Mac fix. https://laureldecher.com/is-ingram-rejecting-your-print-files-heres-the-mac-fix/
The story behind this fairy tale about public speaking for kids The Book Echoes podcast interviewed me about TROUBLE WITH PARSNIPS https://laureldecher.com/the-book-echoes-podcast-interviewed-me-about-trouble-with-parsnips/ (The podcast is now called "Authoring Onward")
March 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The story behind this fairy tale about public speaking for kids The Book Echoes podcast interviewed me about TROUBLE WITH PARSNIPS https://laureldecher.com/the-book-echoes-podcast-interviewed-me-about-trouble-with-parsnips/ (The podcast is now called "Authoring Onward")
Do you have kids who are smart and creative and nobody notices? https://laureldecher.com/do-you-have-kids-who-are-smart-and-creative-and-nobody-notices/ Help them overcome a fear of public speaking with this funny and brave fairy tale.
March 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Do you have kids who are smart and creative and nobody notices? https://laureldecher.com/do-you-have-kids-who-are-smart-and-creative-and-nobody-notices/ Help them overcome a fear of public speaking with this funny and brave fairy tale.
I love connecting with readers in person (or virtually) to talk about (cue music) "When Notebooks Go Bad", or exploring Germany for story inspiration. Schools and libraries may like my free downloadable book menus for ages 9 to 12. More about me and my books laureldecher.com/shopping-for...
March 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I love connecting with readers in person (or virtually) to talk about (cue music) "When Notebooks Go Bad", or exploring Germany for story inspiration. Schools and libraries may like my free downloadable book menus for ages 9 to 12. More about me and my books laureldecher.com/shopping-for...
@susang-c.bsky.social We were talking about #poetry the other day, right? I just read Nikki Grimes' One Last Word. Reading it felt like touching the sky. Also fascinated by the idea of a "Golden Shovel" poem--it's like musicians building on each other's themes.
March 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
@susang-c.bsky.social We were talking about #poetry the other day, right? I just read Nikki Grimes' One Last Word. Reading it felt like touching the sky. Also fascinated by the idea of a "Golden Shovel" poem--it's like musicians building on each other's themes.
Donna Boock's project to connect young readers with mentors is excellent (and fun). Wouldn't you love a way to connect your kids to long-distance relatives? Connect with the kids with REACH ?… https://laureldecher.com/connect-with-the-kids-with-reach/ #amreading
March 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Donna Boock's project to connect young readers with mentors is excellent (and fun). Wouldn't you love a way to connect your kids to long-distance relatives? Connect with the kids with REACH ?… https://laureldecher.com/connect-with-the-kids-with-reach/ #amreading
Noblesse oblige, libraries, trees, and cyberbullying prevention https://laureldecher.com/noblesse-oblige-libraries-trees-and-cyberbullying-prevention/
March 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Noblesse oblige, libraries, trees, and cyberbullying prevention https://laureldecher.com/noblesse-oblige-libraries-trees-and-cyberbullying-prevention/
Train travel in Belgium https://laureldecher.com/train-travel-in-belgium/
February 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Train travel in Belgium https://laureldecher.com/train-travel-in-belgium/
Do you have kids in your school, library, or family :) who want to learn more about China? More school resources from wonderful children’s authors: Justine Laismith https://laureldecher.com/more-school-resources-from-wonderful-childrens-authors-justine-laismith/
February 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Do you have kids in your school, library, or family :) who want to learn more about China? More school resources from wonderful children’s authors: Justine Laismith https://laureldecher.com/more-school-resources-from-wonderful-childrens-authors-justine-laismith/
Today is Rose Monday, the heart of Karneval in Germany. Learn more and celebrate this colorful holiday with the kids. Washerwomen Day, Rose Monday, and Carnival (Karneval) https://laureldecher.com/washerwomen-day-rose-monday-and-carnival-karneval/
February 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today is Rose Monday, the heart of Karneval in Germany. Learn more and celebrate this colorful holiday with the kids. Washerwomen Day, Rose Monday, and Carnival (Karneval) https://laureldecher.com/washerwomen-day-rose-monday-and-carnival-karneval/