Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for welcoming me to jacketflap. I am still in the process of setting up my profile but tonight I did get a picture of the front cover of Becoming Aalice onto the site. Now I have to figure out how to do my author photo. More bio later.


Becoming Al... more

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for welcoming me to jacketflap. I am still in the process of setting up my profile but tonight I did get a picture of the front cover of Becoming Aalice onto the site. Now I have to figure out how to do my author photo. More bio later.




Becoming Alice is aappropriate for the 13-14 year and older age group including younf adult and adult groups. It has won awards in both memoir and teenage/young adult categories.
It is the true story about a six-year-old Jewish girl who watches Nazi troops march down her street in Vienna in 1938. Her harrowing escape and struggle to adapt to the American landscape while living within a troubled family is told with both pathos and humor.

Hi Elizabeth,
I am the self-published author/illustrator of The Tao of Rudy series of children's books. It all started when I adopted a down and out shelter mutt from the local Friends of Animals adoption center. He has brought so much magic into my life and is the inspiration for the boo... more

Hi Elizabeth,

I am the self-published author/illustrator of The Tao of Rudy series of children's books. It all started when I adopted a down and out shelter mutt from the local Friends of Animals adoption center. He has brought so much magic into my life and is the inspiration for the books/paintings, The Tao of Rudy. Check us out at www.thetaoofrudy.com

Thank you for welcoming me to Jacketflap.
I see you are interested in horse stories, me too. I will have to find that Alexander and the stallion to see how he tamed his horse.
I have an over 22,750 word manuscript on how 6 young wild horses are tamed without being aware of being tamed... more

Thank you for welcoming me to Jacketflap.
I see you are interested in horse stories, me too. I will have to find that Alexander and the stallion to see how he tamed his horse.
I have an over 22,750 word manuscript on how 6 young wild horses are tamed without being aware of being tamed. That is the one I would like published first but any of my manuscripts would be great to have on a bookstore shelf.

Thank you so much for your warm welcome! I created my book covers with Microsoft Publisher using clip art and free online photos. I'm glad you like them! It's good to meet another middle school teacher. It must be nice to be retired...wish I could retire and spend my waking hours reading and wri... more

Thank you so much for your warm welcome! I created my book covers with Microsoft Publisher using clip art and free online photos. I'm glad you like them! It's good to meet another middle school teacher. It must be nice to be retired...wish I could retire and spend my waking hours reading and writing!!!! :)

Don't know if I sent my Paddle Tail's children's book info. to you or not...but you can see more info. on my website www.authorsden.com/hanklegrandlll Anyway, Paddle Tail's stories are about the adorable little beaver born without a tail, but he learns and so will all children that it's okay to be... more

Don't know if I sent my Paddle Tail's children's book info. to you or not...but you can see more info. on my website www.authorsden.com/hanklegrandlll Anyway, Paddle Tail's stories are about the adorable little beaver born without a tail, but he learns and so will all children that it's okay to be different.
Take care, and thanks for asking.
Hank LeGrand.
hjlmbl@zoominternet.net or paddletail@zoominternet.net

Hi Elizabeth,
I appreciate the welcome. I began my career writing for national periodicals so I've written various topics both fiction and non-fiction. Sometimes it is a story I want to tell. Other times the topic is something I'm curious about and want to research. I've written about the W... more

Hi Elizabeth,
I appreciate the welcome. I began my career writing for national periodicals so I've written various topics both fiction and non-fiction. Sometimes it is a story I want to tell. Other times the topic is something I'm curious about and want to research. I've written about the West. I'm currently working on two different series. One is non-fiction. The other is inspired by the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Like you, I enjoy mysteries.

What are your favorites?
Janet Squires

Hi Betty Lu,
Thanks for making me feel welcome! I don't know how I happened to be put on this site, actually. Someone thought I wrote children's books, but they may have confused the three I wrote for adults with limited reading skills, which are at the 4th, 6th, and 8th grade levels.
Mayb... more

Hi Betty Lu,
Thanks for making me feel welcome! I don't know how I happened to be put on this site, actually. Someone thought I wrote children's books, but they may have confused the three I wrote for adults with limited reading skills, which are at the 4th, 6th, and 8th grade levels.
Maybe being on this site will entice me to write something for children after all (I have thought about it).

Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the welcome! My book is a picture book with some great ecological themes and dialogues, with a family of garbage trucks. I think it falls in the 4-8 category, but also, probably 4-9... I'm not sure how that works. I imagined it about at second grade reading level and sta... more

Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the welcome! My book is a picture book with some great ecological themes and dialogues, with a family of garbage trucks. I think it falls in the 4-8 category, but also, probably 4-9... I'm not sure how that works. I imagined it about at second grade reading level and started writing it when my nephew (who is far beyond his reading level) was in second grade, and what would make sense for him. How do you approach that reading level? And do you have any ideas for publishers?

Dear Elizabeth,
Hello. Until The Sun Comes Up is fiction. It is my first book. It is a fantasy adventure written for pre-teen through young adult. Until The Sun Comes Up is the first book in a series and was released on June 12, 2009, published through PublishAmerica. Thank you for your interse... more

Dear Elizabeth,
Hello. Until The Sun Comes Up is fiction. It is my first book. It is a fantasy adventure written for pre-teen through young adult. Until The Sun Comes Up is the first book in a series and was released on June 12, 2009, published through PublishAmerica. Thank you for your interset. Happy July 4th.
Sincerely,
Karen Casselberry

Thanks so much for the welcome, Betty Lu. My second book has been completed but is not yet published. It is a romance/mystery set in Berlin in 1940 & involves a bookseller with a deaf daughter, a German/English spy (female) and a low level Gestapo Agent. It's titled "Berlin Summer". Would you co... more

Thanks so much for the welcome, Betty Lu. My second book has been completed but is not yet published. It is a romance/mystery set in Berlin in 1940 & involves a bookseller with a deaf daughter, a German/English spy (female) and a low level Gestapo Agent. It's titled "Berlin Summer". Would you consider asking your local library to purchase a copy of my book? Not the easiest thing to promote your own books. Anyway, thanks again for the welcome. It should be fun!

HI Elizabeth - I am interested in writing picture books for the 4-8 year old age range right now. I would eventually like to dabble in wiritng a middle grade age book drawing from my childhood experiences. I just took up writing this year, and it has been lots of fun letting the juices flow. Are ... more

HI Elizabeth - I am interested in writing picture books for the 4-8 year old age range right now. I would eventually like to dabble in wiritng a middle grade age book drawing from my childhood experiences. I just took up writing this year, and it has been lots of fun letting the juices flow. Are you working on anything in particular?

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for sending me your comment. I really am just focusing on completing my Autobiography right now, it's my first book. I have garnered alot of publishing interest in it but I have to procure those letters from the wives, that's one of the most intriguing aspects of the b... more

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for sending me your comment. I really am just focusing on completing my Autobiography right now, it's my first book. I have garnered alot of publishing interest in it but I have to procure those letters from the wives, that's one of the most intriguing aspects of the book. I won't rule out writing children's books once I have the wonderful experience of having a child but for now, I'm better at sharing real life experiences. May the good Lord bless and keep you and yours.

Hi Elizabeth.
Yes, that would be Greenville Michigan.
I have been told on ChristianWriters.com that my series would do well from 7-9 years.
I read you are a published writer. That is great! I've written mostly poetry. My favorite author of late is Ted DekKer.
Thank you for the we... more

Hi Elizabeth.
Yes, that would be Greenville Michigan.
I have been told on ChristianWriters.com that my series would do well from 7-9 years.
I read you are a published writer. That is great! I've written mostly poetry. My favorite author of late is Ted DekKer.
Thank you for the welcome. I'll be seeing you around. :)

I'm supposed to be editing and revising book 2. Why does it have to be so hard? I have been sneaking into book 3. Couple of chapters are in the computer.
Then I had a short story demand attention. If you are interested it's War of the Whirls at
http://www.tofreeforall.info/swirl... more

I'm supposed to be editing and revising book 2. Why does it have to be so hard? I have been sneaking into book 3. Couple of chapters are in the computer.

Then I had a short story demand attention. If you are interested it's War of the Whirls at
http://www.tofreeforall.info/swirls.html

Hi Elizabeth,
I want to write for all ages, but right now I am focused on ages 7-10 and 8-12. I am excited that I found this site. I have one that I am presently submitting, I've entered a short version of one in a contest, and I am multitasking with others.
thanks for welcoming me Frances... more

Hi Elizabeth,
I want to write for all ages, but right now I am focused on ages 7-10 and 8-12. I am excited that I found this site. I have one that I am presently submitting, I've entered a short version of one in a contest, and I am multitasking with others.
thanks for welcoming me Frances

Hi Elizabeth.
Thanks for the welcome. The books I work on are just pick of the draw, really. I'm a freelance Illustrator so just take whatever comes my way and I treat one subject just like any other.
The larger majority of my work isn't even on here though. I do a lot of work... more

Hi Elizabeth.

Thanks for the welcome. The books I work on are just pick of the draw, really. I'm a freelance Illustrator so just take whatever comes my way and I treat one subject just like any other.

The larger majority of my work isn't even on here though. I do a lot of work for educational books for schools and home learning with companies such as Oxford University Press, Heinmann and Macmillan etc.

Betty,
Sorry I did not get back to you, I have been so busy with the publishing process, by book is finally coming together: Poneasequa Goddess of the Waters. It is about a contemporary Native American girl who goes on a journey to find her place of peace. She takes this journey with h... more

Betty,

Sorry I did not get back to you, I have been so busy with the publishing process, by book is finally coming together: Poneasequa Goddess of the Waters. It is about a contemporary Native American girl who goes on a journey to find her place of peace. She takes this journey with her grandfather and it deals with cultural identity, history and a universal theme of loving the skin you are in.

Hi Betty Lu,
Now that I have a new password, I will do a better job in keeping in touch. Next I need to figure out how to upload my photo and info about my books.
I hope you've had a happy Easter. It was cold at sunrise services along the Black River, but oh so inspiring.
... more

Hi Betty Lu,
Now that I have a new password, I will do a better job in keeping in touch. Next I need to figure out how to upload my photo and info about my books.
I hope you've had a happy Easter. It was cold at sunrise services along the Black River, but oh so inspiring.
What are you writing these days?

Elizabeth~ Thank you for the welcome. I am excited to chat with other writers. Sounds like you have had a lot of experience with kids and now with the grandchildren. I have a slew of ideas in my journals. How do you suggest I get started? Short stories for magazines? Picture books? Or tie in ... more

Elizabeth~ Thank you for the welcome. I am excited to chat with other writers. Sounds like you have had a lot of experience with kids and now with the grandchildren. I have a slew of ideas in my journals. How do you suggest I get started? Short stories for magazines? Picture books? Or tie in different events into a novel? I have interest in book writing but am unsure where to start. Thanks so much for you insight.

Hi Betty Lu,
Thank you for the welcome comment. Yes, the three books I mentioned are all in the picture book genre. The first two would appeal to readers aged 5-10, perhaps even a bit older on the second one, and the last one is a picture book that is really geared for anyone aged 3-adu... more

Hi Betty Lu,

Thank you for the welcome comment. Yes, the three books I mentioned are all in the picture book genre. The first two would appeal to readers aged 5-10, perhaps even a bit older on the second one, and the last one is a picture book that is really geared for anyone aged 3-adult. Thanks for asking.

As someone who grew up loving horses, I liked the description of Alexander and the Stallion and hope to read it sometime.

Mark

Hello, Elisabeth, thank you for your welcome. Am I the only British member on here? My published work is mainly A Level Literature Guides, but I have recently started writing children's stories. These are mostly in the style of old legends or fairy tales but with a modern style. They tend to have w... more

Hello, Elisabeth, thank you for your welcome. Am I the only British member on here? My published work is mainly A Level Literature Guides, but I have recently started writing children's stories. These are mostly in the style of old legends or fairy tales but with a modern style. They tend to have what I hope is fairly subtle moral to them - as do the originals.

And top of the day to you too Betty Lu. There are 3 kids novels I am working on and as well as few picture books. I've written kids poetry as well as other poetry. Hopefully, one of these days I'll sit down and look for a house that will be a match with some of my writing and would be willing to... more

And top of the day to you too Betty Lu. There are 3 kids novels I am working on and as well as few picture books. I've written kids poetry as well as other poetry. Hopefully, one of these days I'll sit down and look for a house that will be a match with some of my writing and would be willing to look at it as well. ...in the near future, hopefully. I'll be anxious to check out your work as well. Thank you for the welcome!

Hi Betty Lu, Thanks for the welcome! I have just finished a young adult novel, historical fiction, and am polishing and llooking at publishers. I found this site in the process. I haven't had much time to look around yet, but it seems like a great site! I see you like mysteries--they're my favorite... more

Hi Betty Lu, Thanks for the welcome! I have just finished a young adult novel, historical fiction, and am polishing and llooking at publishers. I found this site in the process. I haven't had much time to look around yet, but it seems like a great site! I see you like mysteries--they're my favorite read, too. Do you have a favorite author?
Christine