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Become a fan and win a book! Starting today 8/23/09 and ending 8/30/09. All you need to do, is become a fan. At the end of the week, all names will be entered in a hat and my daughter will draw a winner. The winner will receive a free copy of, Bite of Washington. Check it out on Amazon.com.

Payment Received Today From Fun For Kidz

Payment came today for a short article. A small step, but still a good day in the my writing World.

Appleseeds Magazine Assignment

I received the go ahead for my article "The Body Farm" in their Dirty/Messy Jobs issue. I can't wait. Now I need to dig out my interview and do some revisions. Currently it is about 1500 words and needs to be 450. Who cares! It's another small success.

Learning Through History Magazine Closing Down

I just received the official email from Rebecca Thompson, chief editor at Learning Through History. They were in negotiations with another company who wanted to take over the magazine, but the negotiations failed. Their last issue will be "The Great Space Race". Very sad news. I have subbed many articles and made it through the final read on one. I never did get published before the closure.

Highlights Check Arrived

My mailbox brought me another small surprise. I received a check from Highlights for Children Magazine. In my list of goals, Highlights was due next year. So I skipped a step and moved on up. I'm very excited to see what the year will bring now.

I'm currently working on another submission for Highlights and revising with suggestions from the editor.

I enjoy writing non-fiction for children, but I have had even more fun doing these pieces which highlights kids who are making a difference in the world. It surprises me each time I do the research. The kids today are smart, innovative, and goal oriented!

Highlights Contract Arrived Today!

I almost fainted in front of the mailbox. I pulled a huge stack of work mail for my hubby and hidden inside was one small envelope for me. Inside was a contract from Highlights Magazine requesting to purchase my story about Sydney Martin for the Gallant Kids section.

Highlights!? SCREAM!!! Beware publishing World...I've reached another goal and this mean the book goal is next in line.

Bite of Washington May Sampler

May 17th celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day. The Pacific Northwest shows off it's Scandinavian heritage with a huge parade and day of celebration in Ballard, WA.

Rice Cream (Riskrem)
A Heavenly rice cream pudding with an almond hidden inside.
By Ingeborg Nordheim from Grytting, Norway (translated by Sverre Nordheim)

Ingredients:
3/4 cup white rice (not Minute Rice)
1 tsp salt
1 qt. milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups heavy cream, whipped and sweetened to taste
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1 whole almond

Directions:
Bring milk to boil. Wash rice and add to hot milk, with sugar to taste. Simmer over med heat until well cooked (25 to 35 min). Remove from heat and stir in gelatin which has been dissolved in a little hot water. Add raisins, sugar and butter. Allow to cool well. Whip the cream and fold into rice pudding.

SFC Writing Contest

Wacky Dream Story Contest
Entry Fee: $10 for adults. Young authors (17 and under) free
Deadline: May 30, 2009
Send Stories for Children Magazine a short story for children ages 12 and under about a wacky dream. You can either write about a dream you've actually had or about a dream one of your characters has. It's up to you, but remember the story has to be for children ages 12 and under. This means no sexual content, violence, or anything related to drugs.
Submissions are due: March 1, 2009 thru May 30, 2009
Who can enter? Adults and Children (17 and under)
Contest Fees: Adults $10
Children 17 & under FREE
Contest Prizes:
The Top Three stories for both categories will be published in the following months-
1st place in the July 2009 SFC issue
2nd place in the August 2009 SFC issue
3rd place in the September 2009 SFC issue
On top of being published in Stories for Children Magazine our Top Three Winners in both categories will also receive-
For Adults -
1st Place: A year subscription to Children's Writers put out by The Institute of Children’s Literature.
2nd Place: Writer's Little Instruction Book: Craft & Technique by Paul Raymond Martin published by Writer's Digest
3rd Place: Writer's Little Instruction Book: Getting Published by Paul Raymond Martin published by Writer's Digest
For Youth (17 and under)- a $10 gift certificate to a store of their choice.
To find out more visit http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/WackyDreamStoryContest.aspx

New Proofreader For Stories For Children Magazine

In case you haven't heard, I made it through three interviews and was offered the job as proofreader at Stories for Children Magazine.

I've followed this magazine online, since it's start and even contributed a story or two. The growth of this once small e-zine is incredible. I look forward to working with the great people at SFC and can't wait to see what and where the magazine will lead all of us.

Writers: Check my blog on occasion and whenever possible I will pass on information about submission needs.

Readers: This monthly magazine for 3-12 year olds has a little something for everyone.

Haven't heard of SFC Magazine? We'd love for you to stop by and check it out. CHECK IT OUT

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Love beautiful jewelry? Love seeing kids who totally rock! Here is the link to my amazing WIP star:

SYD ROCKS NECKLACES

Preview Bite of Washington

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Finish the Sentence Writer Style

Finish The Sentence.... With a relation to writing

1. My ex is...eating crow from when he told me I couldn't be a writer.
2. Maybe I should... start a new romantic suspense.
3. I love... writing non-fiction for children.
4. People would say that I am...devoted to success in my field.
5. I don't understand...why celebrities can publish children's books.
6. When I wake up in the morning...I think about writing.
7. I lost...a contract due to an editor leaving the company.
8. Life is full of...rejections, consider them badges of courage.
9. The past taught me...to submit to the correct publishers the first time.
10. I get annoyed when...I wait months for a generic rejection.
11. Parties are...are best when your editor is footing the bill.
12. I wish I was...arranging a book signing for myself.
13. Dogs...are a poor substitute for cats.
14. Cats...are best when they come from Thailand.
15. Tomorrow...I will start a new writing project.
16. I have a low tolerance for...people who look down on others.
17. If I had a million dollars...buy a yacht and sail the Caribbean with a laptop to write.
18. I'm totally terrified of....never getting a book published.

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Book Sale Fundraiser

One of my daughter's first grade classmates lost her mother. After a battle MS, I'm certain the family is left with medical bills and memorial expenses. As a room parent, I'm working with our school and other parents to start a fund for the family. It will be given as a gift from our elementary school. We will have a bake sale during PTA BINGO night and gather funds through other activities as well. I'd like to do more, so here is the deal...

If you have ever thought about purchasing Bite of Washington, now is the time. All proceeds received from the sale of my cookbook dating from March 1st-March 31st will be donated to the memorial gift fund. After printing cost, I net around $3 per book. It doesn't seem like much, but every cent counts. If you, or someone you know would like to help out, please feel free to forward my message.

Bite of Washington is available via Amazon.com

"Product Description
Fourteen chapters highlight Washington food festivals and event through out the year. There are over 180 recipes utilizing foods grown in Washington. The book includes several recipes from local, professional chefs. Visit Washington, and take a bite home with you!"

Where can you buy Bite of Washington?

CLICK HERE ---->www.amazon.com Offers my book printed for $10 plus shipping or a Kindle download for only $4.

March Sample Bite of Washington

I thought it might be fun to feature small samples of my cookbook, bite of Washington. It is available on Amazon for $10 print and $4 Kindle. The book starts with a brief description of Washington's climate and culture. It then takes you through the main types of apples grown in our state (our biggest food find). Then each chapter travels month by month, highlighting 5 food festivals and 3 recipes for each of them. Some recipes are donated by professional/local chefs. The entire books has delightful photos from around the state.

Please note all works posted here are copyrighted by Teresa Nordheim 2009 Don't distribute without written permission.



In the coastal town of Ocean Shores, excitement is hopping every March as visitors stop by to try a tasteful treat from the sea. This one day event features a cook-off, events for the kids, and even a clam shovel / gun decorating contest.

The Razor Clam Festival
Toll Free: 1.800.762.3224
Email: chamber@oceanshores.org
Website: http://www.oceanshores.org


Pacific Northwest Clam Chowder

Nothing warms a cold day better then a steaming hot bowl of clam chowder. For an extra special treat, cut the center from a large sour dough loaf. Fill the bread bowl with chowder.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp diced bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced raw potatoes
2 cup water
1 pint clams ground or chopped and liquid
1 can evaporated milk
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Directions:
Sauté bacon until crisp. Remove scraps from pan and keep for use later as a garnish. Add chopped onion to hot fat. Sauté until tender but don’t brown. Combine cooked onion and diced potatoes in a deep saucepan. Add water and bring to a simmer for about fifteen minutes or until potatoes are done. Stir in clams and all other ingredients. Heat until piping hot, but do not boil.

February Sample Bite of Washington

I thought it might be fun to feature small samples of my cookbook, bite of Washington. It is available on Amazon for $10 print and $4 Kindle. The book starts with a brief description of Washington's climate and culture. It then takes you through the main types of apples grown in our state (our biggest food find). Then each chapter travels month by month, highlighting 5 food festivals and 3 recipes for each of them. Some recipes are donated by professional/local chefs. The entire books has delightful photos from around the state.

Please note all works posted here are copyrighted by Teresa Nordheim 2009 Don't distribute without written permission.

February Sample:

Wine Country Red, Wine and Chocolates
Toll Free: 1-800-258-7270
Email: info@wineyakimavalley.org
Website: http://www.wineyakimavalley.org/


Pairing Wine and Chocolate
Do chocolate and wine really mix? Most people believe chocolate goes with anything, and if you pair correctly, wine it a perfect mate to chocolate. The number one rule in pairing these two, is that the wine should be as sweet or sweeter then the chocolate. Otherwise, both will sour.

White chocolate goes with Sherry, Moscato, Muscat, or Champagne
Milk chocolate goes with Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rieslings, dessert wines, Chardonnay
Dark chocolate goes with Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignon or Port

Teresa Nordheim in Highlights Magazine?

It's possible. For those of you who have followed this blog, you might remember the article I did on Sydney Martin. She is an incredible young girl who has over come a rare blood disorder and turned it into a way to education and comfort others children. The story I submitted would be featured in "Gallant Kids" section of Highlights Magazine. I received an email this AM to work out a few final kinks, and a promising note that a contract could develop very soon!

It has been a long wait, but if it turns out successful, then it was well worth every second. I'll keep you posted.

Resume Updated

I just completed a few revisions on my resume. New resume has been posted on my website and will be sent to a couple of publishers this next week.

Price reduced and made electronic

My cookbook is now offered at a reduced price. For only $10, you can own a copy of the best Washington state cookbook ever written. This makes for a great gift for visiting friends! I have also uploaded it to the electronic version on Amazon.com. You need to viewer to view this version.

Enjoy!

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