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Saturday, September 14, 2013 5:12:03 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Read me a story...:
Anne said, "It's nice to know that my books can hold the attention of the under 5's even in a play barn with all those distractions... one little boy went off to play before the end of a story, but came back because he wanted to know what happened to all the..." more
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:01:33 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Author reading:
Anne said, "I'm hoping to encourage lots of new readers to get Lost in a Book tomorrow at Creepy Crawlies in York by reading a selection of my books to anyone who cares to listen...Come along and join me between 12 - 2pm and find out about the monster under..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:24 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Inspiring book sales:
Anne said, "So the books are written, they're waiting eagerly to go out into the world and entertain, so what's stopping them?Nobody knows they're there - they have to shout to be heard above the crowd. In a world where google seems to have the answer to..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:24 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Spring promotion - grab a bestseller at new low price:
Anne said, "My sales team (me) have been brainstorming ideas (if it's possible to brainstorm by oneself without causing concern...) and the team (still me...) have come up with...A spring promotion! and where better to start than with Lost in a Book's..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:24 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Sales team...:
Anne said, "The Lost in a Book sales team (still me...) is now in full swing and enjoying the new challenges of boosting sale, and also looking forward to any bonus that might be forthcoming. The chance of a mini break is a big incentive, but if sales don't..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:24 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Book signing:
Anne said, "Book signing in my online bookshop - the books at the ready, the pen is poised... The characters in the books are all getting excited to be off to new homes to be set loose into the imaginations of young readers everywhere.But I'm Not..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:24 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled How to get your cat to use the cat flap:
Anne said, "Basil watches as Mr Feed-Me opens the cat flap. He sits and looks at him through the new hole in the door - but it's going to take a lot more than that to get him to adopt it as his new door...Read the excerpt, buy the book and share the fun..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Author reading and book signing:
Anne said, "I've been invited to do a reading and book signing at https://www.facebook.com/SecretEventDesign in July.This came about because one of my books The Monster Under The Bed set out into the world to share a story - a story born in my..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Round up a bestseller...:
Anne said, "Round up a bestseller this weekend, and find out how Downboy the sheepdog gets on with a herd of unruly sheep, who charge about Lucy's bedroom, as Lucy tries to count them, to try and get to sleep...But I'm Not Sleepy is bestseller at Lost in a Book..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled I'm Not Sleepy - but is counting sheep the answer?:
Anne said, "But I'm not sleppy," said Lucy.“Then I’ll let you into a secret,” said Granny. “When I can’t sleep I countsheep. It always works for me.”“Have you got sheep Granny?” asked Lucy, her eyes wide withexcitement. “Where are they? Are..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled The need to make a mess:
Anne said, "What is it about editing that makes me want to do some messy art...? Maybe it's the process of trying to clean up any errors that's making my creative side rebel - or maybe I just want to make a mess... Either way I'm feeling myself drawn towards..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled The ultimate way to a good night's sleep...:
Anne said, " But I'm Not Sleepy a bedtime story to make you think twice about counting sheep...Lucy is jumping for joy... Why? because it's bedtime and she knows she's going to have a bedtime story, and she does love a bedtime..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Putting books in the hands of babies and toddlers:
Anne said, "Introduce a child to the right books at the right age and they'll be hooked on books for life...Books should be fun, reading isn't a chore, it's a joy to be shared with the next generation, and the earlier the better.Books are precious, but..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Round up a Bestseller from Lost in a Book:
Anne said, "Round up a Bestselller while its still at its promotional price for May. But I'm Not Sleepy - It'll make you think twice before you start counting sheep to get to sleep, unless you already have a sheepdog to hand that is... "
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:23 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Good homes needed for well behaved books:
Anne said, "Could anyone out there offer a good home to well behaved books? All they require is someone with a little time to open their pages from time to time and share the story within, with the young, or young at heart. And in return they'll give you..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Author book signing dates:
Anne said, "Lost in a Book is venturing forth to do an outside a book signing at Poppleton Road School Summer Fair on 22nd June 1-3pm - what's the worst that can happen: wind, rain, floods... sun burn? It's summer in Yorkshire - I'm sure it'll be beautiful :)On..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Book signing:
Anne said, "Book signing in York this Saturday at Poppleton Road School Summer fair 1-3pmI'm hoping for a nice sunny day for this one, as it's an outdoor event and I don't have a gazebo, or an ark... If I had a big enough table I could always set out my..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Come back paper and pen, all is forgiven.:
Anne said, "Let's hear it for the paper and pen - you don't have to remember to save when writing with a pen, the ink stays on the page without further instruction. A note book doesn't tell you you're not authorised to make changes to your own work, if you want..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Book marketing - when to start...:
Anne said, "So here's the thing... I've written another book, but it's not quite ready. Then I start reading alarming articles about how I should start marketing it already, in fact I've already left it a bit late... it's enough to send an embryonic manuscript..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Book signing:
Anne said, "So what is it about the title book signing that attracts lots of page views but doesn't lead to links to a website and the purchase of a book...?People like to meet an author in person in a bookshop or at a craft fair, and browse the books for..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Weekend book signings:
Anne said, "A busy weekend ahead, I'll be at Creepy Crawlies Play Barn on Saturday, trying to resist the temptation to go and play on the slides, as I invite everyone to get Lost in a Book. And what could be better in the heat of a Yorkshire summer than sitting..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Yorkshire Day and Birthday:
Anne said, "Happy Yorkshire Day 1st August and Happy 4th Birthday to my bestseller But I'm Not SleepyOne look at this cover brings a smile of recognition to so many faces - it seems that everyone has a Lucy who just doesn't want to go to sleep.But does everyone..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled Procrastinating or researching?:
Anne said, "Surfing the web - is it really research or are we all just procrastinating?I sit here typing into the abyss instead of getting on with the book that I know is nearly finished, but just needs a bit more editing. There's so much advice out there..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:21:26 PM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled The stats monster...:
Anne said, "Looking at the viewing stats for my blog over the past few days, the graph seems to go up and down much like the humps of the Lockness Monster. Maybe my next book should be about this illusive creature, the stats monster, that seems to have a life..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:38:51 AM
Anne Stephenson wrote a blog post titled This blog has moved:
Anne said, "I have moved my blog to a new address - please follow the link and come along and get Lost in a Bookhttp://annemstephenson.blogspot.co.uk/"