Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I love to talk to kids who like to read, especially when they like to read my books! Call me Proud—I am proud of my 11 non-fiction Middle Grade books. They range in subject from Greek gods to biographies on Taylor Swift to stories of famous people who help others. Victoria liked my book called... Continue Reading →
Articles about celebrities are one of the easiest types of articles to sell. Editors know readers want to learn what makes well-known people tick. The good news is that you don’t have to be famous to interview celebrities. My name isn’t Barbara Walters, yet I’ve interviewed Bill and Gloria Gaither, Joe Bonsall of The Oak... Continue Reading →
My husband and I have a 3-year-old adopted granddaughter named Maddie. We call her ‘adopted’ because her parents are good friends of ours and they allow us to entertain her sometimes. It’s great fun for John and me. He was a great help with her at the zoo recently—he figured out how to assemble her... Continue Reading →
This is a post about my friend and accomplished romance writer Shirley Jump.
This past week on July 22 Selena Gomez celebrated her 21st birthday. It just happened to coincide with the birth of the Royal Baby George! We’ve learned much about the Royal Baby just in a few days. How much do you know about Selena Gomez? Here are trivia questions based on information... Continue Reading →
The 4th of July is a great time to remember our country’s freedoms and the people who have secured them. This profile of a WWII soldier seems appropriate. Mr. Beitler has been the oldest vet I’ve ever interviewed. When we talked in 2012, he was articulate and kind. It was a joy meeting him. He... Continue Reading →
Hephaestus by Kayleen Reusser (Mitchell Lane Pub)[/caption] Did you ever feel different from everyone else? The Greek god Hephaestus felt different because he was different! In Greek mythology he was made the god of the forge. More importantly, he was the only Greek god who had to deal with a deformity. All of the Greek... Continue Reading →
As a public middle librarian, I choose to immerse myself in the reading of children’s books – classics and modern day – to try to interest and encourage students to read. As an author, this can be a challenge in finding time/energy to read after writing /researching most days. A great solution for me has... Continue Reading →
I recently attended a regional conference of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). It was held in Fort Wayne and was well attended with 300+ in Hotel Fort Wayne. The speakers were top notch – Lin Oliver, Jane Yolen, Kirsten Cappy, Alice McGinty, Caldecott Finalist Peter Brown. There were many others—too many... Continue Reading →
It’s fun to get kids excited about crafts. My book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia, includes 10 crafts made from materials found in your home. Made from yarn, it only requires half a skein depending on the project. This makes it affordable to create gifts for yourself and others! Weaving is an important part... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 