About Emily
Emily Madill is the author and publisher of the Captain Joe Series of books. The Captain Joe Series© was designed as a tool for adults to teach children about constructive imagination. The four books are a fun and interactive way to introduce the concept of “Thoughts Turn into Things, so Choose the Ones that Make you Happy” to young children, ages five to nine years. Joe and his thought-zapp... More
Emily's Blog: 1 Foot In Front of the Other - Recent Posts
| 4/17/2009 | Living in the Moment (0 Comments )
There is something to be said for living in the moment. Remembering to be present in life is something I am learning to do. I have discovered that much of my life has been spent worrying about what happened yesterday or who said what in the past.... Read the rest of this post |
| 4/13/2009 | Gracie's True Beauty Discovery (0 Comments )
I have just completed writing my next Children's story. This one is about true inner beauty. My hope is it will be used in schools to foster positive body image and act as a tool to prevent bullying, particularly in young girls. I really enjoyed... Read the rest of this post |
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| Emily's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 from Emily's published works Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Captain Joe to the Rescue Author: Emily Madill |
Ages 4-8 | 10/2008 | |
| 2. Captain Joe Saves the Day Author: Emily Madill |
Ages 4-8 | 10/2008 | |
| 3. Captain Joe's Gift Author: Emily Madill |
Ages 4-8 | 10/2008 | |
| 4. Captain Joe‛s Choice Author: Emily Madill |
Ages 4-8 | 10/2008 | |
| Books Recently Added to Emily's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 8 from Emily's bookshelf, View all 8 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School a... Author: David Oliver Relin, Greg Mortenson |
Adult | 12/28/2009 | |
| Emily tagged as: I read, Inspired me, I'm reading | |||
| 2. The Value of Learning: The Story of Marie Curie (Value Tale) Author: Ann D. Johnson Illustrator: Steve Pileggi |
All Ages | 4/13/2009 | |
| Emily said: I fell in love with reading upon discovering The Value of Learning Books...I was just 8 years old and I would devour them, book by book, the Helen Keller story stands out most clearly. I would love t...more tags: Inspired me | |||
| 3. Once Upon a Potty -- Boy Author: Alona Frankel Illustrator: Alona Frankel |
Baby to Pre-K | 4/13/2009 | |
| Emily said: This is a wonderful tool for potty training! tags: I recommend | |||
| 4. Alphabetter Author: Dan Bar-el Illustrator: Graham Ross |
Ages 4-8 | 4/13/2009 | |
| Emily said: I Love reading this book with my 2 year old son - he really enjoys it! tags: I recommend | |||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Kieran Kelly on 9/3/2009 4:05:46 AM:
Thank you Emily for the friendship ! I love truth seekers, and my dear friend you are one of them, life needs more of them most importantly in our childrens education. My sister lives in Victoria! I am still in the process of moving I was up around Nanaimo last October its a beautiful part of the wo... more
Comment by Kieran Kelly on 7/22/2009 7:03:58 AM:
Hello emily
I am just going through the same proses as you...my first book is at the publishers now ??? we will see and your blog is very wonderful. i can identify with the pains of living in the moment ...more so as a creative person my head is like a balloon it will just float off unless tied... more
I am just going through the same proses as you...my first book is at the publishers now ??? we will see and your blog is very wonderful. i can identify with the pains of living in the moment ...more so as a creative person my head is like a balloon it will just float off unless tied... more
Comment by Sheryl McFarlane on 4/13/2009 10:07:05 PM:
Hi Emily,
Glad to hear from you. No I don't belong to the CAA but do belong to CWILL BC, CANSCAIP and SCBWI. Mmmm. I wonder if we are related. Give me a buzz if you are ever down in Victoria. Sheryl
Hi Emily,
Glad to hear from you. No I don't belong to the CAA but do belong to CWILL BC, CANSCAIP and SCBWI. Mmmm. I wonder if we are related. Give me a buzz if you are ever down in Victoria. Sheryl
Comment by Tommy Batchelor on 4/10/2009 5:03:57 PM:
Hi Emily,
Welcome!! Your books look great!! The best of luck to you!!
Hi Emily,
Welcome!! Your books look great!! The best of luck to you!!
Comment by Gregory Gunther on 4/8/2009 3:06:31 PM:
So do you write and illustrate your books?
So do you write and illustrate your books?
Welcome to Jacketflap. I'm also a children's book author. Rejection letters are a part of the process--believe me I've had my share. Don't ever let it get you down, just take it for what it is worth and keep going. It's hard to find a publisher, especially, in this economy. My two sto... more