What’s on my iPod: “Running Around In My Dreams” by Tyrone Wells
The last person I followed: @Rep_Giffords
What I’m reading: Possession by Elena Johnson

1. Teddy’s Day rated top 25 Essential Children’s Book App

Teddy’s Day by Auryn Apps was rated as one of the top 25 Essential Children’s Book Apps by The Digital Media Diet.

The article categorized Teddy’s Day as an app with that “extra special ‘wow’ factor.”

More about Teddy’s Day:

Proven to be one of the most loved kids apps on the market, Teddy’s Day unites innovative technology and high quality animation to create an interactive, entertaining and fully immersive children’s storybook experience. The app is based on the bestselling print edition, “What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Day?” written by Bruno Hachler, illustrated by Birte Muller and published by Minedition, who co-released the app with Auryn.

2. Crystal on Sonoran Living

Crystal was on Sonoran Living again this week talking about how to chose the right eReader.

3. Allie Larkin’s STAY on BN.com and Writer Unboxed

Allie Larkin and her novel stay were featured on both BN.com and Writer Unboxed this week with two great pieces. We couldn’t resist including them both!

Here is a clip from BN.com:

“Stay by Allie Larkin is one of the best books I read last year.  And if you didn’t get a chance to read this dazzling debut novel when it was first published, it’s now available in paperback!”

Here is a clip from Writer Unboxed:

“In high school, having undiagnosed ADD was a miserable thing. I once made my math teacher cry in sheer frustration at my inability to learn quadratic equations. And we won’t even get into my issues with English class. But, I think all of those experiences added up to something. Being so uncomfortable and feeling so out of synch was part of my training as a writer. The time I spent staring out the window in algebra actually counted for something.”

4. Daphne Uviller on Chick Lit Central

Daphne Uviller was featured in a great Q&A on Chick Lit Central this week, taking about her new book HOTEL NO TELL.

Here is an excerpt from the interview:

“Some writers enjoy the freedom to write in their pajamas. I need to make the bed, get dressed, and leave the house. I go to cafes while my kids are in school and work as fast as I can before putting the parent hat back atop my overtaxed head. No gallant rising-at-five or post-bedtime writing for me, I’m afraid. I wish I could swing that.”

5. Elise Allen’s POPULAZZI on One Page Reviews

One Page Reviews gave POPULAZZI five stars!

Here is an excerpt from the review:

“Honestly, I just couldn’t put this book down. Cara is adorable, her best friend Claudia is uber funny, and the cast of other supporting characters were really well-developed. This isn’t really a “romance” per se, though there’s definitely an undercurrent that runs throughout the story. It’s more chick lit – a girl’s journey from being popularity-obsessed to comfortable in her own skin, and all the hilarity in between.”