tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34499265117451667202024-03-05T01:10:30.917-08:00Broomsticks"Broomsticks" is a children's book series written by Sean McHugh and Katie McHugh Parker with illustrations by Sean McHugh. The first book in the "Broomsticks" series was released on October 4th, 2010. "Broomsticks-The Halloween Spirit" was released in the fall of 2012 and published by Diversion Press. This blog will keep you up to date with the latest news regarding it and future books in the "Broomsticks"series.Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-7191493466103556082015-03-21T20:15:00.003-07:002015-03-21T20:15:53.791-07:00Follow us on The Divesion Press Blog!Keep up to date on the latest Broomsticks releases and news, as well as other great Diversion Press titles! Sign up and follow! <a href="http://www.diversionpress.blogspot.com/">www.diversionpress.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Let's go kick some magic for our 5th Anniversary!Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-17193543450110813062015-03-21T10:18:00.001-07:002015-03-21T10:18:33.033-07:00Broomsticks<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ekRmAAwA9rs" width="459"></iframe><br />Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-16830718445043314402015-03-21T10:10:00.001-07:002015-03-21T10:10:31.386-07:00Celebrating 5 Years of Magic!October 4, 2015 marks the 5th anniversary of the release of our first book, "Broomsticks," published by Diversion Press! Join us as we celebrate the magic with upcoming events, contests, and news for future releases in the Broomsticks series! Thank you for your support and for helping us kick some magic!Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-6578349616342136732015-03-20T21:15:00.001-07:002015-03-20T21:15:10.484-07:00Diversion Press: Happy Saint Patrick's DayCheck out our 3 for $2...<a href="http://diversionpress.blogspot.com/2015/03/happy-saint-patricks-day-check-out-our.html?spref=bl">Diversion Press: Happy Saint Patrick's Day<br />
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Check out our 3 for $2...</a>: Happy Saint PatrickSean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-57230380328637685282014-06-08T12:54:00.000-07:002014-06-24T15:24:51.530-07:00Christmas in JulyBroomsticks author, Sean McHugh, appeared for a book signing at The Christmas in July Charity Bazaar at The Center in Orlando, Florida on July 28th, 2013. The event raised money for several local charities including the Broomsticks-sponsored Boardwalk Kids Theater!Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-28668184985688721792013-06-16T13:18:00.001-07:002013-06-16T13:18:44.057-07:00Broomsticks on TV<a href="http://www.fox19.com/category/240225/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7872111#.Ub4dcJSl8Op.blogger">Kids Halloween Book</a>Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-5915348260645362562013-06-16T12:58:00.000-07:002013-06-16T12:58:08.348-07:00BROOMSTICKS! Make Your Summer Reading Magical!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-77403904765930703402012-10-26T20:28:00.001-07:002012-10-26T20:28:08.251-07:00"Broomsticks" authors plan book signing<a href="http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/broomsticks-authors-plan-book-signing/article_59c3de65-abe4-58b5-a801-39c126aa4465.html#.UItUvrRJRhI.blogger">"Broomsticks" authors plan book signing</a>Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-88430793012380865982012-10-26T11:10:00.001-07:002012-10-26T11:10:32.533-07:00 Broomsticks Signing-Ghost Night at KGMC<a href="http://www.maysville-online.com/entertainment/ghost-night-at-kgmc/article_c758cd66-2936-5fa2-9556-bab58d9ba37f.html#.UIrR_LIh_hV.blogger">Ghost Night at KGMC</a>Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-12707509775709509522012-10-26T11:05:00.001-07:002012-10-26T11:05:15.678-07:00Broomsticks Interview -Breakfast Club with Robert Roe 10-25-12<a href="http://wftmsoft96.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-25T05_57_45-07_00#.UIrQo-ueIo8.blogger">Breakfast Club with Robert Roe 10-25-12</a>Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-55929072195129426042012-10-23T21:13:00.001-07:002012-10-23T21:13:21.590-07:00BROOMSTICKS ON TV<a href="http://www.fox19.com/category/240225/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7872111#.UIdqgS1-2Rg.blogger">Kids Halloween Book</a>: The story takes place in a haunted theater that's based on an actual ghost legend.Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-90714784545913032632012-08-22T12:45:00.001-07:002012-08-22T12:47:45.898-07:00Book Signings for BROOMSTICKS - THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October 20-Kentucky Reading Association Luncheon in Lexington, Kentucky<br />
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October 20-Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky from 4-6PM.<br />
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October 23-Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Crestview Hills, Kentucky 7PM<br />
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October 29-Mason County LibrarySean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-87206118190143877762012-07-22T07:59:00.001-07:002012-07-22T07:59:02.900-07:00<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/201192974/erin-murphy-knits-alpaca-project">www.kickstarter.com/projects/201192974/erin-murphy-knits-alpaca-project</a>Sean McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711028917633985985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449926511745166720.post-88105690122515824382012-07-08T11:37:00.001-07:002012-07-08T11:37:13.384-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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