About Margot
G’day, mate, my name’s Margot Finke. I’m an Aussie who writes books for children. I flew the Down-under coop years ago, and have lived in Oregon with my American husband and three children for many years. Said kids are now grown, and doing nicely on their own, thereby giving me the peace and quiet I need to write.
I have a series of rhyming books out now, about animals from the US and Aust... More
Margot's Blog: HOOK KIDS on READING - Recent Posts
| 11/16/2009 | Margot gets Smacked Down! (0 Comments )
 Oh BOY! The BIG Margot Smack Downcaught me by surprise.I have been known to pontificate about the factthat most books for boys are written by men.Well, a knowledgeable writer pelted me with titles,provingthat a good number of femalesDO write... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/11/2009 | MAYARA CALVANI - writes books that Hook Kids on Reading! (0 Comments )
 Mayra Calvani writes stories that captivatekids and their parents.Her latest is no exception.Illustrated by Kit GradyGuardian Angel PublishingWho wouldn't love jumping into the world of a cute hamster like Humberto?And Kit Grady's illustrations... Read the rest of this post |
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| Margot's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
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| There is 1 book in Margot's published works Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Rattlesnake Jam (Perfect Paperback, 2008) Author: Margot E Finke Illustrator: Kevin Scott Collier |
Ages 4-8 | 05/15/2008 | |
| Books Recently Added to Margot's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
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| There is 1 book on Margot's bookshelf Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Rattlesnake Jam (Perfect Paperback, 2008) Author: Margot E Finke Illustrator: Kevin Scott Collier |
Ages 4-8 | 6/11/2008 | |
| Margot said: A rhyming romp, with Pa catching rattlers, and Gran cooking them into jam. Available through GAP, Amazon, Target, and select bookstores. Autographed copies available through my website. tags: I wrote, I recommend, , I edited | |||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Margot Finke on 5/29/2009 4:52:12 PM:
June 1st I am taking part on the "Bounding for Books Tour" with 6 other children's authors. This goes for 2 weeks. At the end of each week, I will give 3 FREE AUDIO links of me reading one of my stories, to those who wrote the weeks 3 coolest comments.
Margot Finke - http://margotfin... more
Margot Finke - http://margotfin... more
Comment by Peg Finley on 5/29/2009 7:33:14 AM:
Margot,
Rattlesnake Jam looks like a great read. Thankjs for the support when the cat died. Your kind words helped.
Peg 366/twwiter.com
Margot,
Rattlesnake Jam looks like a great read. Thankjs for the support when the cat died. Your kind words helped.
Peg 366/twwiter.com
Comment by Laura Redmond on 5/13/2009 5:07:48 AM:
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, thanks.
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, thanks.
Comment by Margot Finke on 3/8/2009 3:30:31 PM:
The cover of
"RUTHIE AND THE HIPPO'S FAT BEHIND!"
has arrived - Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
(G.A.P. specializes in T.L.C.)
But I have a bone to pick with the illustrator, K.C Snider. . .
How come that hippo on the cover looks so darned cute and happy, ... more
"RUTHIE AND THE HIPPO'S FAT BEHIND!"
has arrived - Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
(G.A.P. specializes in T.L.C.)
But I have a bone to pick with the illustrator, K.C Snider. . .
How come that hippo on the cover looks so darned cute and happy, ... more
Comment by Margot Finke on 2/9/2009 3:35:47 PM:
Margot offers RIPPED from TIME (Magazine) - new Blog entry - publishing, e-Books - newspapers. http://margotfinke.blogspot.com/.
This great Time Magazine article follows up on my previous Blog entry about thrifty e-Books, e-Readers, and the growing market for books on Kindle.
... more
This great Time Magazine article follows up on my previous Blog entry about thrifty e-Books, e-Readers, and the growing market for books on Kindle.
... more
Comment by Margot Finke on 2/6/2009 6:11:51 PM:
Check out my latest Blog entry to read about 2 GREEN publishers who produce high quality e-books and paper books - and all at thrifty prices!
http://margotfinke.blogspot.com/
Margot Finke
"Rattlesnake Jam" + more!
Manuscript Critiques
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http://margotfinke.blogspot.com/
Margot Finke
"Rattlesnake Jam" + more!
Manuscript Critiques
www.margot... more
Comment by Margot Finke on 1/10/2009 9:23:59 PM:
Join me on Monday, the 12th January, for my first ever RADIO INTERVIEW.
Don McCauley interviews me for THE AUTHORS SHOW.
See details here: http://margotfinke.blogspot.com/
This takes place on WNBNetworkWest.com - as part of Don's "Free Publicity Focus Group" My Int... more
Don McCauley interviews me for THE AUTHORS SHOW.
See details here: http://margotfinke.blogspot.com/
This takes place on WNBNetworkWest.com - as part of Don's "Free Publicity Focus Group" My Int... more
Comment by Margot Finke on 12/6/2008 4:30:05 PM:
Today, G.A.P. (Guardian Angel Publishing) authors created a BOOK BUZZ on JacketFlap by promoting books on CD and Download.
With today's bad economy in mind, Quality
e-Books are a THRIFTY GREEN BUY.
Buy a GREEN CD and save a TREE!
G.A.P. has 'em all - as well as in ... more
With today's bad economy in mind, Quality
e-Books are a THRIFTY GREEN BUY.
Buy a GREEN CD and save a TREE!
G.A.P. has 'em all - as well as in ... more
Comment by Margot Finke on 11/13/2008 7:26:16 PM:
Shari, I know the feeling. That's why I am wondering if Virtual Tours are worth the time and aggravation. Do they reach the actual buying public, or just more writers who already know about our books, and don't buy them anyway.
Margot Finke
Manuscript Critiques
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Margot Finke
Manuscript Critiques
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Comment by Shari Lyle-Soffe on 11/12/2008 4:21:38 PM:
How do you keep up with everything? I feel like I'm chasing my tail!
Shari
How do you keep up with everything? I feel like I'm chasing my tail!
Shari
Comment by Margot Finke on 6/14/2008 2:29:08 PM:
Mary, thanks for the comment. Hey, you don't have to EAT rattlers - just read it and giggle!!
Margot
Mary, thanks for the comment. Hey, you don't have to EAT rattlers - just read it and giggle!!
Margot
Comment by Mary Cunningham on 6/14/2008 9:33:53 AM:
Hey Margot! Rattlesnake Jam looks like a lot of fun. Not sure I'd want to eat it though. LOL!
Hey Margot! Rattlesnake Jam looks like a lot of fun. Not sure I'd want to eat it though. LOL!
Comment by Margot Finke on 6/10/2008 6:28:35 PM:
My fun, rhyming picture book, "Rattlesnake Jam," is now published in hard copy, and I am updating everything of mine on Jacket Flap.
My fun, rhyming picture book, "Rattlesnake Jam," is now published in hard copy, and I am updating everything of mine on Jacket Flap.
Hi Margot, thanks for accepting my friendship.