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Gayle C. Krause
Children's Author

The Storyteller's Scroll
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Interview With the Princesses from Once Upon a Twisted Tale
Hello readers. Today, here at The Storyteller’s Scroll, we’d like to bring you the interviews our blogger did with several well-known...

Gayle Krause
6 days ago4 min read


Unlock Amazing Prizes at The Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Contest for Kid Lit 2025
Are you excited to dive into the wonderful world of storytelling? The Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Contest for Kid Lit, taking place from...

Gayle Krause
Jun 213 min read


Uncover the Magic: The Exciting Rules for The Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Contest
Welcome, writers and dreamers! It’s time to dust off your quills and unleash your imaginations! The enchanting world of fairy tales is...

Gayle Krause
Jun 132 min read



Gayle Krause
Jun 50 min read


February Book Reviews from Rock Star Santa's Book Bag
Today, I'd like to post three more book reviews for children's authors. Pterodactyl Show and Tell Whimsical and a fun what if…picture...

Gayle Krause
Feb 112 min read


More Book Reviews from Rock Star Santa's Book Bag!
We are continuing the book reviews of recent children's picture books found in Rock Star Santa's Book Bag in January 2025. A SPOONFUL OF...

Gayle Krause
Jan 232 min read


Rock Star Santa’s Book Bag Reviews
Rock Star Santa's Book Reviews Ho! Ho! Ho! The best thing readers can do for authors is review their books. So, all this Christmas...

Gayle Krause
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Writing Tips for Children's Creators
Sometimes new writers ask me questions about writing for kids and I have so much information to tell them, we can't fit it all in one...

Gayle Krause
Jun 9, 20243 min read


Review for The House Before Falling Into The Sea by Ann Suk Wang
Anna Suk Wang has captured the hope and hopelessness of refugees fleeing war. And to have it based on the true story of Wang’s...

Gayle Krause
Mar 23, 20241 min read


How to Write an Interesting Opening to your MG or YA Novel
Welcome to the Storyteller’s Blog. Today, we will be discussing how to open your MG or YA novel. Many writers and editors suggest...

Gayle Krause
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Interview with Kim T.S. and free picture book download
1. Can you tell us your latest news? Our latest book is out, and it's a fun collaboration with a 9-year-old boy who wrote and illustrated...

Gayle Krause
Aug 17, 20235 min read


Interview with Little Zadie Witch
Since Little Zadie’s picture book was just released, July 1, 2023, I thought it would be fun to interview her about her story. Hi...

Gayle Krause
Aug 10, 20233 min read


A Writer's Voyage
A Writer’s Voyage by Gayle C. Krause I float upon a sea of words in my manuscript, docking at book islands with pages torn and ripped...

Gayle Krause
May 16, 20231 min read


Cave Girl's Big Idea by Laura Seely-Pollack and a Giveaway
Welcome to The Storyteller's Scroll Laura. Can you tell us your latest news? I’m excited to announce that my debut picture book, Cave...

Gayle Krause
Apr 30, 20234 min read


What is a Fractured Fairytale?
To understand what a fractured fairy tale is, you first need to know the difference between a fairy tale and a nursery rhyme. Many...

Gayle Krause
Apr 25, 20233 min read


Review of Debbie's Song by Ellen Leventhal
A song of determination and perseverance, Debbie Friedman’s life story is wonderfully presented by Leventhal’s lyrical writing. Debbie...

Gayle Krause
Apr 10, 20231 min read


My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me by Roxanne Troup and a Giveaway
Welcome to The Storyteller's Scroll, Roxanne. Hi Gayle. Thanks for sharing my book with your subscribers. Tell us about your news: I’m so...

Gayle Krause
Apr 3, 20233 min read


The Memory Jar by Debra Daugherty plus a GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to The Storyteller's Scroll, Debra. 1. Can you tell us your latest news? I’m so excited! Victoria Marble’s and my book, THE...

Gayle Krause
Mar 28, 20235 min read


Hop Vroom Skitter - An Interview and Giveaway with Debi Novotny
Welcome to The Storyteller’s Scroll, Debi. Can you tell us your latest news? 2022 was a very busy year for me. In December of 2021, I...

Gayle Krause
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Color-Coded Critiques with Gayle
Color-Coded Critiques Color-Coded Critiques Revision is a daunting task. Some writers love it. Others hate it. I’d like to share with...

Gayle Krause
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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