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A gift for you?
This week a cover reveal is coming your way. Okay, I know this is not what we all wanted for Christmas, but I hope this helps. Later this week I will reveal Rocklorien Book 2's cover! You've already enjoyed a glimpse, so I hope you will be stoked to see the final product. My illustrator, Valerie Whitehead, created the most amazing textures for Bass and Granny! These two Iggies are showing off their igneous cooling histories in style too. You don't want to to miss it. Why is
granitegirl78
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Catching up in Germany
It has been too long! My goodness, truly, this has taken too long to reconnect with all of you. Thank you for being with me during this...
granitegirl78
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Book 2 Insider
Is this cover amazing or what??? Valerie is remarkable. When I saw Bass rendered, as you see him on this rough cover sketch, I squealed...
granitegirl78
May 23, 20251 min read


Help #meltontracker launch!
We can connect rock nerds and Melton lovers all over the world. How you ask? I'm glad you asked ;-) Find a rock , anywhere: on your...
granitegirl78
Mar 20, 20252 min read


New Characters! Book 2 Editing.
Yup, a few things to take care of. The end of January brings the end of Book 2! Book 2's rough draft is finished, and I am in the throws...
granitegirl78
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Chapter 11 of Book 2 DONE!
First Draft is almost finished Hello my fellow rock lovers and Melton friends! Book 2 is getting exciting! The chapters are flowing,...
granitegirl78
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Curriculum Released!
Using Teachers Pay Teachers , I have now released curriculum for Pre-K to Grade 6 readers and learners. What do you get with this...
granitegirl78
Nov 12, 20241 min read


#1 New Release for Melton
Happy Friday and welcome to November! It was an exciting week! Melton: Adventures on the RC launched ! Numbers are looking great. Here...
granitegirl78
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Melton meets the Geologists!
At the end of September 2024, I flew to Anaheim, CA to introduce Melton to my community of geologists at #gsaconnects2024. What a...
granitegirl78
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Writer + Geologist = A great story
Every rock has a story to tell!
Dr. JAK
May 31, 20241 min read
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