Author Archives: Shirley Miranda

Summer is almost done

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Shirley Miranda

I spent my summer teaching in a summer STEM summer program for high school students – so this teacher doesn’t get any summer break! This summer season is almost to an end. Wait. What? The school year is about to … Continue reading →

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It’s been awhile…

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Shirley Miranda

Hi Everyone! I know it’s been awhile (okay, a LONG while) since I’ve posted any updates to my latest book.  Rest assured, I haven’t forgotten about it, Liz, Patrick or you.  It’s all still very much alive an well.  Summering is … Continue reading →

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Let’s catch up!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Shirley Miranda

I know it’s been a while.  Feels like both a long time and no time at all.  I’ve received several messages on here, via email and on Facebook asking about Summering and its status.  The short answer: it’s still in … Continue reading →

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Les Miserables

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

The last couple days in my car I’ve been listening to Les Miserables.  On My Own always transports me to that first moment when Liz sings for Patrick and her audition in Falling.  It’s a poignant moment for me.  Singing is a … Continue reading →

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The adventures continue…

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

If you have seen me on Facebook or photos I’ve posted, you’ll notice a penguin and giraffe in many of my pictures.  I’ll give you one guess as to their names.  That’s right!  Liz and Patrick.  It all started innocent … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Busy Summer

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here.  I try to post at least once a month and today’s the last day of July!  The reason why this day just doesn’t roll past me is because it’s my birthday!  As … Continue reading →

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Summer is almost here!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

Spread the word about Liz and Patrick and get your friends to take the fall with you.  Falling is available on Smashwords.com for free purchase with the coupon code: YK23X (expires July 5, 2013).  Add the book to your cart and  purchase Falling. Please note: “Download” … Continue reading →

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Music of the…

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

My brain finishes the sentence by saying “night” but it’s really for the series.  If you’ve read Springing then there’s one song that very predominant in it.  I know for me that after I wrote that scene I never heard the … Continue reading →

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Get your friends to meet Liz and Patrick!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

Spring break is just around the corner!  Why not get your friends to meet Liz and Patrick and have them add FALLING to their fun-reading list?  Spread the word that they can now get FALLING in many e-reader formats!  Download … Continue reading →

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An Incredible Journey

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Shirley Miranda

On Sunday, I stared at the walls of my bedroom trying to sleep, but couldn’t.  My mind kept racing–work, science fair, Liz–nothing new.  But a new thought entered my head.  I knew I started writing in 2009.  And I thought–when … Continue reading →

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