I now have enough strength back in my fingers to
BLOG about the 2009 MUSE ONLINE Writing Conference
(Oct 12th to 18th) - and it was all FREE!
(Oct 12th to 18th) - and it was all FREE!
This is my third year with Lea Schizas, and her band of intrepid Publishers, Agents, and Established Writers. Lea's idea is to provide a full week of daily workshops, and one-on-one chat lounge Q & A sessions, on various aspects of writing (for adults and children) and promoting your books.
This year, my daily workshop was titled,
"How to Write as Tight As Granny's New Girdle!"
"How to Write as Tight As Granny's New Girdle!"
I also offered a Daily Q & A Session in several Chat Lounges.
I was deluded enough to offer a critique of the first page of those attending my workshop. I wanted to advise them on how to make sure their first pages were tight and terrific, and had a WOW factor that would grab an editor's interest.
Holy COW, mates, I was swamped.
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Okay Folks, the FREE, 2009
Muse Online Conference
is Coming to the Boil!
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I would like to introduce you to a lady
who knows how to interest teachers
and home-schooling Moms.
I recommend you check out her monthly
"Movement and Rhythm Newsletter"
Kathy Stemke -
"Moving Through All Seven Days,"
is now available HERE
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My WEBSITE for
*Books for Children
*Manuscript Critiques
*Help for Writers
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I ended up critiquing just on 100 pages in all - and many of them were far longer! My brain and my fingers learned how to move super fast. Of course now that it is all over, I can finally take a bathroom break. HEY, a week is a l-o-n-g time!
I also discovered that writers do not read instructions well. Many did not include their word count or genre, as requested. Not did they double space very often - again as requested. Yet I loved reading those pages that really had a cool WOW factor, or when a writer tightened that first page so well, Granny wore a big smile. YEA!!
And those Q & A chat sessions were fast and furious. No time to dither about answers. Great practice for keeping my focus on the topic at hand - writing! Adrenalin bubbled, pushed, and drove me to keep at it all week. On Monday it was all past tense. My hands were stiff, and if you had asked my name, I would've had to stop and think. . . I felt like a pricked balloon.
Looking back over a distance of a few days, I see MUSE 2009 as an awesome experience. I got to see wonderful writing, not so wonderful writing, and all the stages in-between. I really hope my co
I also discovered that writers do not read instructions well. Many did not include their word count or genre, as requested. Not did they double space very often - again as requested. Yet I loved reading those pages that really had a cool WOW factor, or when a writer tightened that first page so well, Granny wore a big smile. YEA!!
And those Q & A chat sessions were fast and furious. No time to dither about answers. Great practice for keeping my focus on the topic at hand - writing! Adrenalin bubbled, pushed, and drove me to keep at it all week. On Monday it was all past tense. My hands were stiff, and if you had asked my name, I would've had to stop and think. . . I felt like a pricked balloon.
Looking back over a distance of a few days, I see MUSE 2009 as an awesome experience. I got to see wonderful writing, not so wonderful writing, and all the stages in-between. I really hope my co
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Okay Folks, the FREE, 2009
Muse Online Conference
is Coming to the Boil!
And I will be there to help them stir the
Writing Pot - same as last year!
The fun begins October 12th until October 18th
What You Get
for FREE
* Chat Rooms where you can ask the experts questions
* Writing Workshops for all genres
* Published Writers
* Pitch Sessions
*Publishers
* Agents
+ lots MORE
=====================
Created by
Lea Schiza
The Muse Online was proud to
receive this 2008 award
=====================
My Workshop is titled
"How to Write as Tight as Granny's New Girdle"
(Your first page scanned for tight and terrific writing)
plus
I host a Chat Session Every Day at 1pm Pacific Time
(Tuesday through Sunday - Q and A sessiona)
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Writing Pot - same as last year!
The fun begins October 12th until October 18th
What You Get
for FREE
* Chat Rooms where you can ask the experts questions
* Writing Workshops for all genres
* Published Writers
* Pitch Sessions
*Publishers
* Agents
+ lots MORE
=====================
Created by
Lea Schiza
The Muse Online was proud to
receive this 2008 award
=====================
My Workshop is titled
"How to Write as Tight as Granny's New Girdle"
(Your first page scanned for tight and terrific writing)
plus
I host a Chat Session Every Day at 1pm Pacific Time
(Tuesday through Sunday - Q and A sessiona)
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I would like to introduce you to a lady
who knows how to interest teachers
and home-schooling Moms.
I recommend you check out her monthly
"Movement and Rhythm Newsletter"
Kathy Stemke -
Educationtipster -
Author and Educator - is listed in the
"100 Best Blogs for Homeschooling Moms!"
Her movement activities, book reviews, and parenting
tips will help parents and teachers teach
children phonics, math, writing and
science!
Sign up NOW for this free
monthly newsletter!
tips will help parents and teachers teach
children phonics, math, writing and
science!
Sign up NOW for this free
monthly newsletter!
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And her book,"Moving Through All Seven Days,"
****************
My WEBSITE for
*Books for Children
*Manuscript Critiques
*Help for Writers
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Okay folks, I know It's Been a While
Since I BLOGGED.
Listed below are my excuses:
* I am in the throes of ghost writing a book for a client.
* My many critique clients have also kept me "on the go!"
* PLUS - the ever present necessity to promote my
already published books.
* Scrounging the time to actually write
something NEW myself.
**************
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Since I BLOGGED.
Listed below are my excuses:
* I am in the throes of ghost writing a book for a client.
* My many critique clients have also kept me "on the go!"
* PLUS - the ever present necessity to promote my
already published books.
* Scrounging the time to actually write
something NEW myself.
**************
I also worked on another book as "editorial adviser." This was for Deborah Slover of Leader Garden Press. illustrations by Darlene Warner.
"U.N.I.Q.U.E . KIDS" -
Growing My Leadership Garden
Growing My Leadership Garden
This inspirational book will help you grow the unique leader within your child. In the human garden, leadership development begins at home. Told as a fable, the lessons contained are real:
Be nonjudgmental - Do not enable -
Use empathy - Prune gossip -
Eliminate Blame - Eradicate victimization
Use empathy - Prune gossip -
Eliminate Blame - Eradicate victimization
* A wonderful guide for home schooling parents, and others who want the children of today to grow up with fine leadership qualities, honesty, and a sure moral compass.
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By: Margot Finke,
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First, let's get the Rattler Recipe out of the way.
Yummy
Rattlesnake Chilli
(Because my latest book is about rattlers, how Pa catches
them, and what he wishes Gran would cook them up as )
Yummy
Rattlesnake Chilli
(Because my latest book is about rattlers, how Pa catchesthem, and what he wishes Gran would cook them up as )
This recipe comes from my Aussie mate, Susan Stephenson. Susan owns and runs the Book Chook Blog. How a Down-under sheila like her got hold of a rattler recipe is a huge mystery - no rattlers in Australia, mate.
And the first person who can tell me what a Chook is,
wins a FREE Audio of me reading one of my
Wild and Wonderful Aussie animal
tales + the illustrations.
INGREDIENTS:
First, catch your rattler!
wins a FREE Audio of me reading one of my
Wild and Wonderful Aussie animal
tales + the illustrations.
INGREDIENTS:
First, catch your rattler!
Then visit Gran's Kitchen and discover how a 6ft rattlesnake
can become YOUR dinner, along with several other
recipes guaranteed to make Mom feel faint.
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Now, on with the serious business of
e-BOOKS for your KIDS.
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Keep in mind that publishing generally does not move in synch with the economy as a whole, and children's book publishing does not always move in synch with publishing as a whole. One major cause of the lack of synchronicity is the impact of school and library funding, changes in which take time to take effect. I'll come back to that....
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Children's author, Mary Cunningham (Cynthia's Attic Series) is hosting Ms. Moore today, June 19, with interviews and information about Book Two in the delightful "Freckleface" series.
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Books that offer delightful illustrations, great quality writing,
and fun elements that will encourage your kids to enjoy reading.
Whether it is a paper book to snuggle up with at bedtime, or one
of those new, thrifty green e-Book Downloads that keep
kids out of mischief on a rainy day, you want to make sure
the books you buy include YOUR family values.
These sites will make sure the kids in your life read the very
best books possible - books they will want to read over-and-over
again - whether they're on paper, or a GREEN e-Book
Download, or a cool book on CD.
Check the links on the left for all sorts of kid friendly fun, and
writing suggestions.
* Great Interviews, reviews and articles.
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Children’s book authors, April Robins and J.D. Holiday, will act
as your Hosts. They will open the gate at Robin Falls, and
welcome you into their Book Garden. They will accompany
you through the Garden and introduce you to their children’s
book and YA author/illustrator friends. In the Garden,
masterpieces of art and words are continually blooming, and
ready to be picked. So please sit in a circle on the green grass
and listen to the storytellers paint with words. They will be glad
to answer your questions once they have finished their story
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WOW!!
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Guardian Angel Publishing Licenses and Releases its first
which provides an alternative
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I've packed my BOOKS!
I've fed the cat!
I've locked the door!
I am off on a . . .
PLUS . . .
The Tour includes an interviewed of me
by Joan Baretta.
So, bring on your comments, ask questions, and
WIN a TEST DRIVE of one of my books.
You can't get fairer that that -
RIGHT?
My V.B. TOUR starts tomorrow, the 22nd April, on
Joan Baretta's Blog . . . for a whole week
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The Working Writer's Coaching Program
Learn the What, Where, and How.
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CALVANI, MAYRA-
The Magic Violin I Crash
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Cool FREE offer -
With every Autographed Book you BUY from
my website, either as a CD or a Soft Cover book,
I will include a link to me reading that book,
while you watch the illustrations slide past.
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The Working Writers Coaching Program is run by
Suzanne Lieurance, a writing coach and full time
freelance writer herself. This intensive 12-weeks of
career training is designed for those who are
SERIOUS about making freelance writing their
career. It includes the creation, set up, and
development of a professional site, with your online
portfolio. Doing this will provide plenty of quality
content to attract visitors, and establish YOU as an
expert in your field.
It also includes an affiliate marketing component.
This means you'll learn how to start making money
right away on the Internet, selling the products and
services of other writers and businesses that relate
to your particular niche.
Keep in mind, though, that the Working Writer's
Coaching Program is ONLY for those who are
serious about their success. You must be able to
make a sizable investment of time, money, and
effort, to finally start living the writer's life of their
dreams!
writers. The program begins on Monday, April 13,
2009. Read more about it RIGHT HERE:
this exciting opportunity!
Gulp. . . On the second Thursday of every month, I
give a Teleclass Workshop for Suzanne's C.W.C.C.
(Children's Writers Coaching Club). Class. Wow, it feels
good to fess up, mates.
That said, I KNOW Suzanne will teach you the skills
to make a satisfying career for yourself as a freelance
writer. She offers a tower of energy, ideas and talent
to her CWCC students, and her Working Writers
Coaching Program will enjoy the same from her.
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Kim asked me great questions.
I really had to scramble to answer some of them.
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Why not round out e-BOOK WEEK, 2009, with a couple
of e-BOOK downloads for that "Reluctant Reader" of
yours?
Not sure e-Books are for your family ?
(Tricky to use, poor quality writing, lousy art work. . .)
Not any more, mate!!
An e-Book download is far less expensive than a paper book!
(and e-reads don't bust the budget!)
It's a fun, quality GREEN READ, and it
SAVES TREES!
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Read Up About e-Books.
Whet your appetite for the coming e-BOOK revolution!
Scroll down this page and read 2 posts about
e-BOOKS and e-Readers
Read the Los Angeles Times article on publishing
and e-BOOK trends
OR
Dive into a terrific article on the advantages
of Downloading e-BOOKS @ Teen Scene
Read a snippet. . .
from "Teen Scene"
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can become YOUR dinner, along with several other
recipes guaranteed to make Mom feel faint.
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Now, on with the serious business of
e-BOOKS for your KIDS.
First, let me state that that I am absolutely certain books in ALL forms of paper are here to stay. NO QUESTION. Cuddling at bedtime, a child in your arms and a beloved book between you, is one of life's great pleasures. The memories these story times bring live with us for a lifetime.
However, there are other times and other places - car travel, rainy days, summer boredom etc. These days your child is computer savvy, the world is advancing in mega bites. Reading a cool new flip book (e-book) on a screen will often HOOK a kid who otherwise might not bother reading. What I am getting at, is that there sh
However, there are other times and other places - car travel, rainy days, summer boredom etc. These days your child is computer savvy, the world is advancing in mega bites. Reading a cool new flip book (e-book) on a screen will often HOOK a kid who otherwise might not bother reading. What I am getting at, is that there sh
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For years,
Harold Underdown's Purple Crayon has been the
place to go when you need nitty-gritty information
about all aspects of writing
and publishing books
for children.
Purple Crayon
Still Delivers the Goods!
Read Harold's take about the effects on those
Working in Children's Books and the
Recession of 2008-09
Harold Underdown's Purple Crayon has been the
place to go when you need nitty-gritty information
about all aspects of writing
and publishing books
for children.
Purple Crayon
Still Delivers the Goods!
Read Harold's take about the effects on those
Working in Children's Books and the
Recession of 2008-09
(The Purple Crayon Blog January 2009 / Revised June 2009)
For more than a year the attention of everyone working in the U.S. children's books publishing industry has been focused on the economy. And though 2009 began with some reasonably good news about retail book sales in 2008, and early information for 2009 suggested only modest declines, we still feel uncertain about the future of our industry. I've followed the news and write these comments to put what's been happening in context, to share my thoughts about what could happen in the coming months, and to suggest how we should respond.Keep in mind that publishing generally does not move in synch with the economy as a whole, and children's book publishing does not always move in synch with publishing as a whole. One major cause of the lack of synchronicity is the impact of school and library funding, changes in which take time to take effect. I'll come back to that....
For his in-depth insights into how
publishing is affected READ ON HERE.
* Purple Crayon -- more resources
* Publishing Articles -- The index page for articles related to children's publishing on my
site.
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publishing is affected READ ON HERE.
Useful Resources:
* Publishers Weekly -- A good place to follow the publishing news.
* Minders of Make-Believe -- I mentioned this book above, and I'm mentioning it again, because it tells the story of American children's book publishing from the beginning to the 1990's.
* Purple Crayon -- more resources
* Trends in Children's Book Publishing: A page of links to web sites, news articles, and
opinion pieces, covering the industry generally and news of 2008/2009.
opinion pieces, covering the industry generally and news of 2008/2009.
* Publishing Articles -- The index page for articles related to children's publishing on my
site.
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STOP PRESS!
June 19th a date with actress/author
Julianne Moore
Don't miss this!
June 19th a date with actress/author
Julianne Moore
Don't miss this!
"The National, virtual blog tour for actress,
Julianne Moore's latest picture book:
"Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully,"
is making a stop in
Cynthia's Attic.
Julianne Moore's latest picture book:
"Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully,"
is making a stop in
Cynthia's Attic.
Children's author, Mary Cunningham (Cynthia's Attic Series) is hosting Ms. Moore today, June 19, with interviews and information about Book Two in the delightful "Freckleface" series.
For tour information and the complete schedule,
visit Ms. Moor's Virtual Blog Tour home page.
Go comment! Ask Questions! Buy the book!
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June 1st, is the beginning of the
G.A.P. Author's, "Bounding for Books," Blog Tour.
:
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print copy of Topsy Turvy Land as a prize,
OR a .pdf version if the winner
lives outside the US.
Donna's books are available from Amazon,
Fictionwise and G.A.P.
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SEE Topsy Turvy Land Tales
G.A.P. Author's, "Bounding for Books," Blog Tour.
Great Summer Reading for YOUR Kids.
:
Books! Interviews! Fun! Prizes!
:
June 1st to June 12th, visit 7 terrific blogs about children’s
books. Read interviews, reviews, inspirational articles. Have
some fun, and check out these great books for summer
reading.
books. Read interviews, reviews, inspirational articles. Have
some fun, and check out these great books for summer
reading.
A list of this week's Hosts and Authors are below.
For more details + a short Bio for each, visit the
"Bounding for Books" Blog Tour
For more details + a short Bio for each, visit the
"Bounding for Books" Blog Tour
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Jennifer Gladen hosts Mayra Calvani
Mayra Calvani interviews Joy Delgado
Joy Delgado books beyond reading with Shari Soffe
Shari Soffe interviews Margot Finke
Margot Finke interviews Donna Sheperd
Donna Shepherd hosts Kim Chatel
Kim Chatel is inspired by Jennifer Gladden
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AND NOW. . .
AND NOW. . .
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Donna Shepherd
and her latest book, "Dotti's Topsy Tail"
Other books in this series:
Topsy Turvy Land
Chizzy's Topsy Tale
:
And some lucky US winner will receive a FREEprint copy of Topsy Turvy Land as a prize,
OR a .pdf version if the winner
lives outside the US.
Donna's books are available from Amazon,
Fictionwise and G.A.P.
Dotty's Topsy Tale, the newest in the Topsy Tales
series written by Donna J. Shepherd and illustrated by
Kevin Scott Collier, features Dotty, a pink hippo that
doesn't quite fit in. With help from her best friend,
Chizzy, she finds she can be happy with herself no matter
what her color. The book introduces a purple baby hippo,
Violet, to gently explore the topic of discrimination.
Suggested age for readers: 2-5.
series written by Donna J. Shepherd and illustrated by
Kevin Scott Collier, features Dotty, a pink hippo that
doesn't quite fit in. With help from her best friend,
Chizzy, she finds she can be happy with herself no matter
what her color. The book introduces a purple baby hippo,
Violet, to gently explore the topic of discrimination.
Suggested age for readers: 2-5.
REVIEW by Donna Johnson, WWAHM.com -
JKidsCrew Butterfly Homeschool Journal
Dotty's Topsy Tale is a book that has all of the
features our family looks for when shop for books.
and is published by a great Christian publishing
company that caters to families with younger children.
It is highly recommended as a self-esteem booster and
affirmer for kids and is part 2 of a sequel. It delves
into the topic of discrimination and supports community-
building values and living by a higher standard.
It espouses the value of change -- we don't always
have to live the way we were raised to live, especially
when that was based in untruth or ignorance. These
are much needed topics of discussion for children to
understand while they are young and developing a
foundation for their character that will carry them
through the rest of their living years in this world. In
the face of all of the infamous leadership failures we've
all witnessed in recent years, high-quality character
development really needs to be at the top of the list of
priorities for all educators in public, private, and home
schools. Bravo, Donna! The illustrations are stunning
due to Kevin's use of contrasting and complimentary
colors. Our oldest is an aspiring artist and really enjoyed
the pictures. This is our official review as we have
added this book into our homeschool curriculum for
2009. -
JKidsCrew Butterfly Homeschool Journal
Dotty's Topsy Tale is a book that has all of the
features our family looks for when shop for books.
and is published by a great Christian publishing
company that caters to families with younger children.
It is highly recommended as a self-esteem booster and
affirmer for kids and is part 2 of a sequel. It delves
into the topic of discrimination and supports community-
building values and living by a higher standard.
It espouses the value of change -- we don't always
have to live the way we were raised to live, especially
when that was based in untruth or ignorance. These
are much needed topics of discussion for children to
understand while they are young and developing a
foundation for their character that will carry them
through the rest of their living years in this world. In
the face of all of the infamous leadership failures we've
all witnessed in recent years, high-quality character
development really needs to be at the top of the list of
priorities for all educators in public, private, and home
schools. Bravo, Donna! The illustrations are stunning
due to Kevin's use of contrasting and complimentary
colors. Our oldest is an aspiring artist and really enjoyed
the pictures. This is our official review as we have
added this book into our homeschool curriculum for
2009. -
VIEW many more trailers at Blazing Trailers
SEE Topsy Turvy Land Tales
ENJOY Topsy Tales
Dotty's Own Blog
VISIT Publisher's (G.A.P) Page
Dotty's Own Blog
VISIT Publisher's (G.A.P) Page
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Donna's Other Books:
* OUCH! Sunburn - kids learn not to let the sun
ruin their day.
* OUCH! Sunburn - kids learn not to let the sun
ruin their day.
* No More Gunk! - teething brushing can be fun!
* The Lonely Lightning Bug - nature at its best.
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Coming soon!
* Poodle and Doodle
* Bradybug
* Sully's Topsy Tale
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FUN STUFF from Donna
Donna has a Fan Club page on Facebook and she is
having a drawing Wednesday, June 3. Click the link
and visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Donna-J-Shepherd-Writer
-Speaker-Singer/48116041378
Shepherd, the writer, tick. Here's a little
Q&A for her.
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having a drawing Wednesday, June 3. Click the link
and visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Donna-J-Shepherd-Writer
-Speaker-Singer/48116041378
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Now, let's find out what makes DonnaShepherd, the writer, tick. Here's a little
Q&A for her.
:
1 - Please tell us why you write for children, and
if you also have an upcoming book, as well as
your current one.
if you also have an upcoming book, as well as
your current one.
;
Today on the web, I saw where someone said she was
bored. I thought, "I've never felt that way in my life!"
I think I'm about five years old on the inside, and my
mind is always running, thinking about poems, stories,
and ways to engage child and make them smile. I've
written about an imaginary land with green monkeys,
pink hippos, and singing snakes, about gunky teeth and
a lonely lightning bug. My files are filled with whimsy.
bored. I thought, "I've never felt that way in my life!"
I think I'm about five years old on the inside, and my
mind is always running, thinking about poems, stories,
and ways to engage child and make them smile. I've
written about an imaginary land with green monkeys,
pink hippos, and singing snakes, about gunky teeth and
a lonely lightning bug. My files are filled with whimsy.
;
My next book is called Poodle and Doodle and is
written from the point of view of a snooty poodle and
the 'new dog' - a labradoodle she has to learn to get
along with. Jack Foster is illustrating and it's under
contract with Guardian Angel Publishing (G.A.P.) I'm
posting pics and sneak peeks of the book
at 'Oodles of Fun
written from the point of view of a snooty poodle and
the 'new dog' - a labradoodle she has to learn to get
along with. Jack Foster is illustrating and it's under
contract with Guardian Angel Publishing (G.A.P.) I'm
posting pics and sneak peeks of the book
at 'Oodles of Fun
:
2 - Do you usually write about specific topics,
and are you always happy with your illustrations?
and are you always happy with your illustrations?
:
I wrote Topsy Turvy Land which Kevin Scott Collier
illustrated, and it was his idea to take some of the fun
animals I had come up with and write about each one.
Other than that, I'm pretty diverse in my topics.
illustrated, and it was his idea to take some of the fun
animals I had come up with and write about each one.
Other than that, I'm pretty diverse in my topics.
:
3 - Are your friends and relatives thrilled you
are published – or couldn’t care less?
are published – or couldn’t care less?
:
My family is very supportive. Although my husband is
never quite sure what I'm up to, he's thrilled when he
sees the books arrive - and even more so when they sell!
My son and daughter both brainstorm with me and
critique my work - sometimes quite brutally. I appreciate
their candor, and feel it's made me a better writer.
never quite sure what I'm up to, he's thrilled when he
sees the books arrive - and even more so when they sell!
My son and daughter both brainstorm with me and
critique my work - sometimes quite brutally. I appreciate
their candor, and feel it's made me a better writer.
:
4 - When eBook Readers eventually fall in price,
do you think e-Books will become far more popular
– after all, they can hold dozens of books –
musical as well as voice.
do you think e-Books will become far more popular
– after all, they can hold dozens of books –
musical as well as voice.
:
I think that children are amazingly adaptive and have
no fear of technology. I'm sure they'll love them. I would
hate to see eBooks replace print completely though.
There's nothing like curling up before bedtime to read
a good story to your child, and the way a book feels.
no fear of technology. I'm sure they'll love them. I would
hate to see eBooks replace print completely though.
There's nothing like curling up before bedtime to read
a good story to your child, and the way a book feels.
:
5 – What do you find is the easiest way to sell
your books – school visits, library visits,
bookstore signings, or some other way?
your books – school visits, library visits,
bookstore signings, or some other way?
:
I teach workshops and speak and have found I sell the
most books when I have presented first. If you connect
with your audience, they are more likely to purchase a
product from you.
most books when I have presented first. If you connect
with your audience, they are more likely to purchase a
product from you.
:
6 – Do you consciously choose story themes
that you know will sell, or just write what is
in your heart.
that you know will sell, or just write what is
in your heart.
:
Oh, I wish I could write a best seller! But no, I write
as I'm inspired, and love every minute of it.
as I'm inspired, and love every minute of it.
:
7 – Do you have an agent, and if not, would
you ever ask a writing friend to recommend
you to their agent?
you ever ask a writing friend to recommend
you to their agent?
:
I have an agent for my 'grownup' writing, but not for
the children's. I probably wouldn't ask a friend for a
referral, but that might be a good idea for some, I
suppose. I never want to impose on my friendships.
the children's. I probably wouldn't ask a friend for a
referral, but that might be a good idea for some, I
suppose. I never want to impose on my friendships.
:
Thanks so much for hosting me, Margot!
:
It was fun Donna, and entirely my pleasure mate!
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The BOUNDING for BOOKS Blog Tour
will introduce you to fabulous multi-published children's authors,
and their delightful selection of books.
I will be Hosting 3 writers each week. So drop in here and
visit with me on June 1st, and find out what makes
author Donna Shepherd tick!
If your child is a reluctant reader, or a boy who just hasn't caught
the reading bug, this is your chance to find books that will HOOK
him or her on the fun of reading. Books are the magic carpet ride
that takes you traveling the world over. . . or just into the next
town - for pennies!
iKids PlayTM by Shering Solutions LLC, is the perfect creative
play activity developed by educators and now available for
iPhone/iPod Touch through this new App. Maybe We Are
Flamingos is now available in this innovative format, at the
Apple Store in the iTunes section.
..
will introduce you to fabulous multi-published children's authors,
and their delightful selection of books.
I will be Hosting 3 writers each week. So drop in here and
visit with me on June 1st, and find out what makes
author Donna Shepherd tick!
Discover who these authors are, where you can buy
their books, and what drives them to write for children.
their books, and what drives them to write for children.
If your child is a reluctant reader, or a boy who just hasn't caught
the reading bug, this is your chance to find books that will HOOK
him or her on the fun of reading. Books are the magic carpet ride
that takes you traveling the world over. . . or just into the next
town - for pennies!
This Online Book Fest Features 7 Children's Authors
and BEGINS June 1st - for 2x weeks.
and BEGINS June 1st - for 2x weeks.
Today there are many different ways for children to read:
Hard Cover, Soft Cover, Books on CD or eBooks.
Hard Cover, Soft Cover, Books on CD or eBooks.
And below, find the latest and coolest
way yet for kids to read. . .
way yet for kids to read. . .
Books by Guardian Angel Pubishing's (G.A.P.) authors
(some of whom are appearing in this book tour) are beginning to
become available as iKids Play Apps for your iPhone -
beginning with Sue Thurman's delightful "Maybe We are
Flamingoes." Other children's books from this publisher are
due to follow shortly.
(some of whom are appearing in this book tour) are beginning to
become available as iKids Play Apps for your iPhone -
beginning with Sue Thurman's delightful "Maybe We are
Flamingoes." Other children's books from this publisher are
due to follow shortly.
iKids PlayTM by Shering Solutions LLC, is the perfect creative
play activity developed by educators and now available for
iPhone/iPod Touch through this new App. Maybe We Are
Flamingos is now available in this innovative format, at the
Apple Store in the iTunes section.
..
Your child can use the Rub ‘n Color activity, Touch ‘n Color,
iFinger Paint, or iRead Aloud to record your child’s voice
reading the story, or listen to Storytime read by Safari Sue
Thurman. Adults also love these fun activities: when they
can get their children to share.
iFinger Paint, or iRead Aloud to record your child’s voice
reading the story, or listen to Storytime read by Safari Sue
Thurman. Adults also love these fun activities: when they
can get their children to share.
"Follow this Author Trail," beginning June 1st,
and comment on each author and their latest
children's book.
Watch for FREE gifts.
Our Blog Hosts are also multi-published children's authors.
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Our Blog Hosts are also multi-published children's authors.
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Everyone Wants to Find the Best Books
for Their Children to Read - Right?
Books that offer delightful illustrations, great quality writing,
and fun elements that will encourage your kids to enjoy reading.
Whether it is a paper book to snuggle up with at bedtime, or one
of those new, thrifty green e-Book Downloads that keep
kids out of mischief on a rainy day, you want to make sure
the books you buy include YOUR family values.
Check Out 3 Terrific Sites Where They
Review Children's Books.
Review Children's Books.
These sites will make sure the kids in your life read the very
best books possible - books they will want to read over-and-over
again - whether they're on paper, or a GREEN e-Book
Download, or a cool book on CD.
Check the links on the left for all sorts of kid friendly fun, and
writing suggestions.
* Book Reviews
* Author Interviews
* Terrific Newsletters you can sign up for:
+ Donna's own terrific Newsletter - "Write What Inspires You."
A great parent/teacher resource.
+ Donna's own terrific Newsletter - "Write What Inspires You."
A great parent/teacher resource.
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* Great Interviews, reviews and articles.
* Her Blog links for some extra "goodies!"
* Plus her "CD Book give aways" for the month of May.
* Plus her "CD Book give aways" for the month of May.
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Stories For Children Magazine
Stories For Children Magazine
Click the following links for stories, fun, and information that
is kid friendly and parent approved:
is kid friendly and parent approved:
* Featured Guests
* Young Authors
* Reading Tips
* Puzzles and coloring pages
* Poems
* Family MattersWith a little guidance from knowledgeable sites like these, and
others out there as well, wonderful children's
books are always at your fingertips.
books are always at your fingertips.
NOTE: Boys and reluctant readers WILL
begin to read when you find books
that HOOK their interest.
My son did!
begin to read when you find books
that HOOK their interest.
My son did!
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Okay folks, April Robins is at it again.
And this time she has J.D. Holiday
as her #1 henchwoman!!
I am still not sure exactly what this April Robins wants from
me, but to date I have said YES to her Facebook invite to join
the new Robin Falls Book Garden: networking there and
elsewhere. The idea being to promote R.R.W. member's Books.
At her request, I have also added two coloring sheets (from 2 of
my books) to their Facebook site.
Now I come to what I suspect is the nitty-gritty of April's
latest idea. I think it is to help us writers become better known,
sell our books, and help parents and teachers HOOK kid's interest.
And this time she has J.D. Holiday
as her #1 henchwoman!!
me, but to date I have said YES to her Facebook invite to join
the new Robin Falls Book Garden: networking there and
elsewhere. The idea being to promote R.R.W. member's Books.
At her request, I have also added two coloring sheets (from 2 of
my books) to their Facebook site.
Now I come to what I suspect is the nitty-gritty of April's
latest idea. I think it is to help us writers become better known,
sell our books, and help parents and teachers HOOK kid's interest.
Ta-dah!!
Robin Falls Kids is sponsored by the Facebook groups
"Red River Writers," and will draw many
guest from its 2,400 members.
Did I get it right Robin?
If not, please correct me in the Comments below.
"Red River Writers," and will draw many
guest from its 2,400 members.
Did I get it right Robin?
If not, please correct me in the Comments below.
Children’s book authors, April Robins and J.D. Holiday, will act
as your Hosts. They will open the gate at Robin Falls, and
welcome you into their Book Garden. They will accompany
you through the Garden and introduce you to their children’s
book and YA author/illustrator friends. In the Garden,
masterpieces of art and words are continually blooming, and
ready to be picked. So please sit in a circle on the green grass
and listen to the storytellers paint with words. They will be glad
to answer your questions once they have finished their story
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION
Or you will become confused like me, and probably
miss something really GREAT!
Or you will become confused like me, and probably
miss something really GREAT!
Currently, Robin Falls Kids is in a networking mode. We are
making new friends and drawing from old. We have even opened
a Facebook Fan page called Robin Falls Kids. The link is
to the right. The intent of this B.T.R. show is to educate and
entertain children at home, schools, libraries, parties, and
book clubs.
While you watch them get their act together, and learn what it's
all about, come join our Facebook group. There is a lot going on
at Red River Writers: blog tours, book reviews, author and
artist interviews, weekly promotional tips, to name a few. If you
have your own Blog Talk Radio show, we have R.R.W. members
who would like to be your guest. Just take the link provided to
the right and wade into the river.
making new friends and drawing from old. We have even opened
a Facebook Fan page called Robin Falls Kids. The link is
to the right. The intent of this B.T.R. show is to educate and
entertain children at home, schools, libraries, parties, and
book clubs.
Robin Falls Kids is sponsored by the
Facebook group, Red River Writers
( YES! I was right!! )
And to keep you on track, and un-confused,
check out the Robin Falls Kids Facebook page.
Facebook group, Red River Writers
( YES! I was right!! )
And to keep you on track, and un-confused,
check out the Robin Falls Kids Facebook page.
While you watch them get their act together, and learn what it's
all about, come join our Facebook group. There is a lot going on
at Red River Writers: blog tours, book reviews, author and
artist interviews, weekly promotional tips, to name a few. If you
have your own Blog Talk Radio show, we have R.R.W. members
who would like to be your guest. Just take the link provided to
the right and wade into the river.
GLUG! GLUG!
Careful now. Don't fall in and almost
drown - like ME!!
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and Personal Coaching from Suzanne Lieurance -
Check it out here:
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Kathy Stemke asked to do a profile of me and my books
in her Newsletter, the "EducationTipster - Movement
and Rhythm." She told me it was popular with teachers,
educators, and parents.
and Rhythm." She told me it was popular with teachers,
educators, and parents.
After reading a sneak-peek of her May
issue, I definitely understand
why it is so popular.
issue, I definitely understand
why it is so popular.
Kathy's Newsletter is chock full of fun and educational things
teachers and parents can use to enrich a child's learning
experience, and make it FUN. And we all know that kids learn
faster, and retain the message longer, when the material is
engaging and HOOKS their interest.
* Star Dance: Addition & Subtraction
* Fastland - Slowland
* Author Marianne Berkes is on the Amazon
* Sustained or Precussive Movement
* "Moving Through All Seven Days" (new book) by Kathy Stemke
* Author Margot Finke Presents Her Rhyming Picture Books -
.. YEA! That's ME!!
* Paper Bag Relays
* Kathy Stemke - Bio and contact links.
* More Movement Smarter Kids by Rae Pica
teachers and parents can use to enrich a child's learning
experience, and make it FUN. And we all know that kids learn
faster, and retain the message longer, when the material is
engaging and HOOKS their interest.
As with fishing, Kathy baits a mean HOOK!
in her May Newsletter.
May Newsletter Content:
in her May Newsletter.
May Newsletter Content:
* Star Dance: Addition & Subtraction
* Fastland - Slowland
* Author Marianne Berkes is on the Amazon
* Sustained or Precussive Movement
* "Moving Through All Seven Days" (new book) by Kathy Stemke
* Author Margot Finke Presents Her Rhyming Picture Books -
.. YEA! That's ME!!
* Paper Bag Relays
* Kathy Stemke - Bio and contact links.
* More Movement Smarter Kids by Rae Pica
I wholeheartedly recommend Kathy's Newsletter
for Parents, Teachers and Kids. Sign up
for her FREE Newsletter HERE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Guardian Angel Publishing Licenses and Releases its first
to gaming by introducing educational opportunities for
children with books on the go.
and launched Guardian Angel Publishing's first picture book,
Maybe We Are Flamingos to iKids Play™ for its iPhone
application, which allows kids to color, paint, rub and read
along on touch screen technology.
Author: Safari Sue Thurman
Illustrator: Kevin Scott collier.
“We are excited with our newest venture,” said
and Publisher Lynda Burch. “Licensing our picture books
with iKids Play™ will allow for worldwide English distribution
by Apple iTunes Applications of ourbooks on the newest
technology to hit the market.”
The users can order print book copies directly from their phones.
Children can interact with the stories and artwork and entertain
themselves while waiting with parents in countless situations.
These applications provide an alternative to gaming by
introducing educational opportunities for children with books
on the go for busy lifestyles.
“Keeping up with rapidly changing book marketplace
has been a rewarding experience and we look forward
to successful launches of many more
other new applications for iPhones and iPods with
iKids Read™ and iKids Story™, too.” Burch continued.
Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. was launched in late 2004
featuring a unique series of musical eBook download books
—Angelic Harmony. Their books expanded from picture books
to storybooks, fiction and nonfiction, and chapter books for
older beginning readers.
and educational books forchildren 0-12 years of age. They
expanded with Academic Wings— with a wealth of teaching
aids for teachers. Angel to Angel where kids write and
illustrate for kids, Littlest Angels, Guardian Angel Animals and
Pets, Guardian Angel Chapbooks for Tweens and Wings of
Faith—faith-based stories, which are available as eBook
downloads, CDs, print paperback, and video books for TV or
mobiles.
More information on Guardian Angel Publishing can be found at
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
OR
April 2009
Contact: Lynda S. Burch
(314) 276- 8482
As a very happy GAP author,
all I can add is . . .
HOORAY!!
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Okay Mates, Consider Yourself Warned. . .
.
I am indulging in a rant!
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I am indulging in a rant!
First, let's consider all those social networking sites.
They act like vampires: only they suck the hours,
minutes and seconds of your day, rather than your
blood.
Time flies when you're Twittering away life's
other opportunities.
This moment-by-moment draining of our daily time
includes Facebook, and all the other places where folks
are lured by two words: Social Networking. The words
sound so innocuous, yet they have changed the
socializing habits of teens, young adults, baby
boomers, and golden oldies alike.
OKAY, CONFESSION TIME:
I am a Twittering Twit, and an active FaceBook,
Linkedin, and Jacket Flap member + one or two others
I joined in a moment of weakness, but have since let
slide.
Why did I jump on this techno band wagon? The honest
answer is that I wanted to broaden my "branding" as an
author of children's books, a manuscript critiquer, and
possibly sell more books. As you can gather, my goal was
business rather than social.
Yet, for all the hours, days, and months I spent
cultivating the icons of social networking, the main
upsurge has been in my Manuscript Critique business.
I am grateful for that, believe me. However, those
Twitters, FaceBook texts, and Linkedin chatter made
hardly a ripple in my book sales. And don't forget my
Pinging after every blog entry, my Feedburner hook-up,
and installing all those hot and cool widgets that we're
told are absolutely essential.
Doing this ate up a considerable amount of time. If I
also dived into the many social offers and chatting-up that
goes on, I guess eating and sleeping would have to stop.
Divorce would be next!
So, I'm thinking the words Social Networking should
have given me a BIG clue - It's social, dumb-cluck, not
for business.
BUT I DIGRESS . . . back to the social rant!
Remember when parents thought TV and the telephone
were the spawn of the Devil? Hah! Not today, mates.
Computers and the e-mail craze led us to this Devil's
Spawn! And YES, I was definitely a GUILTY PARTY!
Then, along came common cell phone use, with it's ever
expanding techno capabilities. Mix in a little help from
the computer boom, and suddenly we had the makings
of a major time frittering enabler in our eager little
hands.
Once upon a time, Social Networking meant getting
together in the afternoon for a card game, or a chat
over coffee and homemade cookies. Or, maybe a few
friends over for a casual meal. Whatever happened to
reading a good book in the evening, and sharing time
and fun doings with your kids, spouse and friends?
Birds were meant to twitter - humans, not so much!
And networks, FaceBook and the like, simply allow
you to write more words in each individual post. Think
about it! When ginormous numbers of people world-
wide, feel a need to text ( mostly) complete strangers,
and beg to "friend" them, surely we should ask
ourselves - WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS (social)
PICTURE?
Shouldn't people interact face-to-face at least 50% of
the time? Shouldn't we ask ourselves why texting on
a cell-phone, or crouched over a keyboard, is
emotionally fulfilling to so many people?
Better yet - ASK YOURSELF!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::They act like vampires: only they suck the hours,
minutes and seconds of your day, rather than your
blood.
Time flies when you're Twittering away life's
other opportunities.
This moment-by-moment draining of our daily time
includes Facebook, and all the other places where folks
are lured by two words: Social Networking. The words
sound so innocuous, yet they have changed the
socializing habits of teens, young adults, baby
boomers, and golden oldies alike.
OKAY, CONFESSION TIME:
I am a Twittering Twit, and an active FaceBook,
Linkedin, and Jacket Flap member + one or two others
I joined in a moment of weakness, but have since let
slide.
Why did I jump on this techno band wagon? The honest
answer is that I wanted to broaden my "branding" as an
author of children's books, a manuscript critiquer, and
possibly sell more books. As you can gather, my goal was
business rather than social.
Yet, for all the hours, days, and months I spent
cultivating the icons of social networking, the main
upsurge has been in my Manuscript Critique business.
I am grateful for that, believe me. However, those
Twitters, FaceBook texts, and Linkedin chatter made
hardly a ripple in my book sales. And don't forget my
Pinging after every blog entry, my Feedburner hook-up,
and installing all those hot and cool widgets that we're
told are absolutely essential.
Doing this ate up a considerable amount of time. If I
also dived into the many social offers and chatting-up that
goes on, I guess eating and sleeping would have to stop.
Divorce would be next!
So, I'm thinking the words Social Networking should
have given me a BIG clue - It's social, dumb-cluck, not
for business.
BUT I DIGRESS . . . back to the social rant!
were the spawn of the Devil? Hah! Not today, mates.
Computers and the e-mail craze led us to this Devil's
Spawn! And YES, I was definitely a GUILTY PARTY!
Then, along came common cell phone use, with it's ever
expanding techno capabilities. Mix in a little help from
the computer boom, and suddenly we had the makings
of a major time frittering enabler in our eager little
hands.
Once upon a time, Social Networking meant getting
together in the afternoon for a card game, or a chat
over coffee and homemade cookies. Or, maybe a few
friends over for a casual meal. Whatever happened to
reading a good book in the evening, and sharing time
and fun doings with your kids, spouse and friends?
Birds were meant to twitter - humans, not so much!
And networks, FaceBook and the like, simply allow
you to write more words in each individual post. Think
about it! When ginormous numbers of people world-
wide, feel a need to text ( mostly) complete strangers,
and beg to "friend" them, surely we should ask
ourselves - WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS (social)
PICTURE?
the time? Shouldn't we ask ourselves why texting on
a cell-phone, or crouched over a keyboard, is
emotionally fulfilling to so many people?
Better yet - ASK YOURSELF!
BUY any Autographed Book from my website, and
receive a FREE LINK to me READING that story!
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I've packed my BOOKS!
I've fed the cat!
I've locked the door!
I am off on a . . .
PLUS . . .
The Tour includes an interviewed of me
by Joan Baretta.
If you like BOOKS printed on PAPER, or you prefer
thrifty GREEN e-Books that SAVE TREES, now's your
chance for a TEST SAMPLE, beginning tomorrow,
Wed 22nd April, for a whole week!
Every 10th person to make a comment, or asks a
question regarding my books, or Joan's interview of
me, WINS a link to me reading one of my reluctant
reader friendly children's books +illustrations.
thrifty GREEN e-Books that SAVE TREES, now's your
chance for a TEST SAMPLE, beginning tomorrow,
Wed 22nd April, for a whole week!
Every 10th person to make a comment, or asks a
question regarding my books, or Joan's interview of
me, WINS a link to me reading one of my reluctant
reader friendly children's books +illustrations.
So, bring on your comments, ask questions, and
WIN a TEST DRIVE of one of my books.
You can't get fairer that that -
RIGHT?
My V.B. TOUR starts tomorrow, the 22nd April, on
Joan Baretta's Blog . . . for a whole week
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My Website - Manuscript Critiques
Freelance Writing -
The Working Writer's Coaching Program
Learn the What, Where, and How.
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hosted by best selling author
Brenda Novak
("Trust Me" - "Stop" and others!)
("Trust Me" - "Stop" and others!)
This Extremely Worthy Cause Needs Your BID!
Go to the website and check out what this online
auction offers, and more importantly, how the money
you bid will help diabetic research. Just a few more
research steps and researchers will have the cure.
auction offers, and more importantly, how the money
you bid will help diabetic research. Just a few more
research steps and researchers will have the cure.
There is something for everyone.
Please Take a Look
You are sure to find something perfect to bid on.
AND
If you are looking for a manuscript critique,
and feeling warm-hearted and generous . . .
PLEASE, BID on one or more of my
3x Manuscript Critiques
They go to the highest bidders!
A picture book -- 3 Midgrade chapters -
and 3 Young Adult chapters
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The famous, the infamous, the generous and the
big-hearted: many have offered things, services, their
time or their talent, to help this yearly auction find
money to help those with diabetes.
time or their talent, to help this yearly auction find
money to help those with diabetes.
Please Take a Look
You are sure to find something perfect to bid on.
AND
If you are looking for a manuscript critique,
and feeling warm-hearted and generous . . .
PLEASE, BID on one or more of my
3x Manuscript Critiques
They go to the highest bidders!
A picture book -- 3 Midgrade chapters -
and 3 Young Adult chapters
May 1st - May 31st
Help End Diabetes!
Bid on fun stuff, services,
time with famous people . . . and MUCH MORE.
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Bid on fun stuff, services,
time with famous people . . . and MUCH MORE.
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Let me introduce you to a magical place called
CHATEL VILLAGE
Now open for kids of all ages!
This is the cyber home of author Kim Chatel.
.
Welcome to Chatel Village, home of Kim Chatel and her creations.
Kim is a children's author, photographer and fiber artist
Kim's village is full of warm fuzzies, not only because
it is crafted out of wool, but because of the
fascinating cottages and the
delights they contain.
For a quick overview click HERE
CHATEL VILLAGE
Now open for kids of all ages!
This is the cyber home of author Kim Chatel.
.
Welcome to Chatel Village, home of Kim Chatel and her creations.
Kim is a children's author, photographer and fiber artist
*************************
Kim's village is full of warm fuzzies, not only because
it is crafted out of wool, but because of the
fascinating cottages and the
delights they contain.
For a quick overview click HERE
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Find Great Books For the Kid in Your Life!
Books . . .
that are fun, educational, and well written.
Books . . .
that are Reluctant Reader Friendly.
Books . . .
that you can afford to buy.
BOOKS that are GREEN and SAVE TREES!
Books that YOU will enjoy reading
to the kid in your life
STOP PRESS!
Guardian Angel Publishing [G.A.P.]
Has Them!
G.A.P. Books will soon be available as
iTune Downloads for the iPhone
+
You can BUY them as Soft Cover Books,
Downloads, or as CDs from the following places:
Author's Websites, G.A.P., Amazon, B & N, Borders, Fictionwise
and many other stores.
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Books . . .
that are fun, educational, and well written.
Books . . .
that are Reluctant Reader Friendly.
Books . . .
that you can afford to buy.
BOOKS that are GREEN and SAVE TREES!
Books that YOU will enjoy reading
to the kid in your life
STOP PRESS!
Guardian Angel Publishing [G.A.P.]
Has Them!
G.A.P. Books will soon be available as
iTune Downloads for the iPhone
+
You can BUY them as Soft Cover Books,
Downloads, or as CDs from the following places:
Author's Websites, G.A.P., Amazon, B & N, Borders, Fictionwise
and many other stores.
***************************
Okay, Time to 'Fess Up . . .
Three of my books are published by
Guardian Angel Publishing
[Gasp!!]
Rattlesnake Jam - illustrator Kevin Scott Collier
Coming Soon:
Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind - illustrator K.C. Snider
Horatio Humble Beats the Big "D" - Illustrator Ellen Gurak
[All reluctant reader friendly]
FREE OFFER -
With each Autographed Book you
BUY from my Website -
You get a LINK that lets you listen to me [the Aussie sheila]
read whatever one of my 8 book you bought,
while also watching the illustrations!
A Terrific GREEN Two-fer!
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G.A.P understands that children
who read well have a big advantage in life.
All of their high quality books are written and
published with the goal of entertaining , as
well as educating young children.
Three of my books are published by
Guardian Angel Publishing
[Gasp!!]
Rattlesnake Jam - illustrator Kevin Scott Collier
Coming Soon:
Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind - illustrator K.C. Snider
Horatio Humble Beats the Big "D" - Illustrator Ellen Gurak
[All reluctant reader friendly]
FREE OFFER -
With each Autographed Book you
BUY from my Website -
You get a LINK that lets you listen to me [the Aussie sheila]
read whatever one of my 8 book you bought,
while also watching the illustrations!
A Terrific GREEN Two-fer!
Of course my books are only a fraction
of the G.A.P. inventory.
of the G.A.P. inventory.
who read well have a big advantage in life.
All of their high quality books are written and
published with the goal of entertaining , as
well as educating young children.
Let me introduce you to just a few of the
G.A.P authors and their wonderful array of
children's books.
G.A.P authors and their wonderful array of
children's books.
CALVANI, MAYRA-
The Magic Violin I Crash
COLLIER, KEVIN SCOTT- Writer/illustrator
A Blessed Bethlehem Birth
I And then Mama Said...It Takes Time To Learn to Read I
Diligence the Dragon I Dreamchaser I
Journeys of Hope, the Angelfish I
Journeys of Hope: "A Star Shall Lead Them" I
Journeys of HOPE: "Pearl of Wisdom" I Natalie's Ark
I Professor Horace, Cryptozoologist I
Tales from Kensington Forest
The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits
A Blessed Bethlehem Birth
I And then Mama Said...It Takes Time To Learn to Read I
Diligence the Dragon I Dreamchaser I
Journeys of Hope, the Angelfish I
Journeys of Hope: "A Star Shall Lead Them" I
Journeys of HOPE: "Pearl of Wisdom" I Natalie's Ark
I Professor Horace, Cryptozoologist I
Tales from Kensington Forest
The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits
KELSO, MARY JEAN- The Christmas Angel I
Andy & the Albino Horse I Andy and Spirit Go to the Fair I
One Family's Christmas
Andy & the Albino Horse I Andy and Spirit Go to the Fair I
One Family's Christmas
LYLE-SOFFE, SHARI- Misadventures of Rooter & Snuffle I
Nothing Stops Noah I On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle I
Trouble Finds Rooter & Snuffle
Nothing Stops Noah I On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle I
Trouble Finds Rooter & Snuffle
REEG, CYNTHIA- Kitty Kerplunking: Preposition Fun I
Gifts from God I Doggie Day Camp: Verb and Adverb Adventures
Gifts from God I Doggie Day Camp: Verb and Adverb Adventures
SHEPHERD, DONNA J.- The Lonely Lightning Bug I
OUCH! Sunburn I No More Gunk I Chizzy's Topsy Tale I
Dotty's Topsy Tale
OUCH! Sunburn I No More Gunk I Chizzy's Topsy Tale I
Dotty's Topsy Tale
THURMAN, SAFARI SUE- Maybe We Are Flamingos
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I'M IN THE MOOD, MATES!
Cool FREE offer -
With every Autographed Book you BUY from
my website, either as a CD or a Soft Cover book,
I will include a link to me reading that book,
while you watch the illustrations slide past.
All my books are
Reluctant Reader Friendly.
Reluctant Reader Friendly.
"WILD and WONDERFUL" this 7 book rhyming
series teaches fun facts about animals from
the US and Australia.
Your children can also visit "Down-under Fun"
or "Wild USCritters," where they can find extra
fun facts about the animals in my books.
series teaches fun facts about animals from
the US and Australia.
Your children can also visit "Down-under Fun"
or "Wild USCritters," where they can find extra
fun facts about the animals in my books.
PLUS
"RATTKESNAKE JAM" - rhyming fun with Gran,
Pa, and the rattlers Pa catches. Gran cooks them
into yucky green jam, but will she make Pa's
favorite rattlesnake pie?
Pa, and the rattlers Pa catches. Gran cooks them
into yucky green jam, but will she make Pa's
favorite rattlesnake pie?
ALSO
Take a peek into "Gran's Kitchen," for
rattler recipes that might make Mom barf!
JUMP ON THIS
COOL "Free" OFFER!
rattler recipes that might make Mom barf!
JUMP ON THIS
COOL "Free" OFFER!
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If You Yearn to do Freelance Writing for Magazines
Let Me Introduce You to:
Let Me Introduce You to:
The Working Writer's Coaching Program
from - Suzanne Lieurance
from - Suzanne Lieurance
* Are you frustrated because you can't create
a professional website or blog to promote
your writing or business?
a professional website or blog to promote
your writing or business?
* Do you want to move your writing career forward,
but you don't know WHAT to do,
or HOW to do it?
* Have you TRIED to create a career as a freelance
writer before,yet you just never got very far,
oryou slipped off track before you
made any REAL money?
but you don't know WHAT to do,
or HOW to do it?
* Have you TRIED to create a career as a freelance
writer before,yet you just never got very far,
oryou slipped off track before you
made any REAL money?
Then here's an exciting new program that
will solve ALL of those problems for you.
will solve ALL of those problems for you.
The Working Writers Coaching Program is run by
Suzanne Lieurance, a writing coach and full time
freelance writer herself. This intensive 12-weeks of
career training is designed for those who are
SERIOUS about making freelance writing their
career. It includes the creation, set up, and
development of a professional site, with your online
portfolio. Doing this will provide plenty of quality
content to attract visitors, and establish YOU as an
expert in your field.
It also includes an affiliate marketing component.
This means you'll learn how to start making money
right away on the Internet, selling the products and
services of other writers and businesses that relate
to your particular niche.
Sweet timing - right?
Keep in mind, though, that the Working Writer's
Coaching Program is ONLY for those who are
serious about their success. You must be able to
make a sizable investment of time, money, and
effort, to finally start living the writer's life of their
dreams!
.
Right now, Suzanne is selecting applications fromwriters. The program begins on Monday, April 13,
2009. Read more about it RIGHT HERE:
.
Imagine where your writing career will be, professionally,
by the middle of THIS summer, if you take advantage ofthis exciting opportunity!
I guess now is the time to let you all in on
my dirty little secret. . .
my dirty little secret. . .
Gulp. . . On the second Thursday of every month, I
give a Teleclass Workshop for Suzanne's C.W.C.C.
(Children's Writers Coaching Club). Class. Wow, it feels
good to fess up, mates.
That said, I KNOW Suzanne will teach you the skills
to make a satisfying career for yourself as a freelance
writer. She offers a tower of energy, ideas and talent
to her CWCC students, and her Working Writers
Coaching Program will enjoy the same from her.
.
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SOMETIMES, Sneaky IS GOOD!
Fun articles about YOU, by someone else, can
be a sneaky way of promoting yourself,
your books, and your services.
be a sneaky way of promoting yourself,
your books, and your services.
An out-of-the-box way of promotion, is to have people interview
you - or in this case, have the interviewer's pet interview YOUR
pet. This is the brainchild of author, and great ideas woman,
Mayra Calvani.
you - or in this case, have the interviewer's pet interview YOUR
pet. This is the brainchild of author, and great ideas woman,
Mayra Calvani.
"Pets and Their Authors"
My human is named Margot Finke, and she writes
rhyming books for children. If she finds out I’m
“grassing” on her, the whole balance of our feline/human
relationship will crash. So be warned, I WILL take the
5th. She works at her computer all day, in a special
room, with just me for company. I’m guessing her
computer is for her, what catnip is for me -
gotta have it!
That cat has NO loyalty!
rhyming books for children. If she finds out I’m
“grassing” on her, the whole balance of our feline/human
relationship will crash. So be warned, I WILL take the
5th. She works at her computer all day, in a special
room, with just me for company. I’m guessing her
computer is for her, what catnip is for me -
gotta have it!
That cat has NO loyalty!
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Below is a Guest Blogging stint I do each weekend, along with
others, for "Jewel of a Book," while Jewel Sample is away
due to ill health.
others, for "Jewel of a Book," while Jewel Sample is away
due to ill health.
"Books You Download -
A Trend of the Future, or a Passing Craze? "
A Trend of the Future, or a Passing Craze? "
E-Books, like hard copy books of all genres, vary in
quality. As e-Books gain readership and popularity,
more-and-more care is being taken to make sure the
quality of the writing and art-work is really good. It
has taken time for writers and e-Publishers to
understand that standards of excellence DO matter,
no matter what form the finished book takes.
Click here to read more :
http://www.jewelofabook.blogspot.com/
quality. As e-Books gain readership and popularity,
more-and-more care is being taken to make sure the
quality of the writing and art-work is really good. It
has taken time for writers and e-Publishers to
understand that standards of excellence DO matter,
no matter what form the finished book takes.
Click here to read more :
http://www.jewelofabook.blogspot.com/
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(Children's Writers Coaching Club - where I coach and advise)or
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This is what happens when you join Facebook,
and
Then get sucked into a group called . . .
R.R.W.
( Red River Writers)
This Texas based writing group is run by that
hyper active lady of letters, April Robins.
I held out as long as I could, mates, but I
was no match for April's determination.
April wanted me to kick off their new Virtual Book Tour.
So here I am, a computer pounding member of the
R.R.Ws
Virtual Book Tour!
Heaven help me!!
So, to keep April happy, PLEASE go read
Kimberly Michalski's interview of me on PNN.com
There's a Bio too.
and
Then get sucked into a group called . . .
R.R.W.
( Red River Writers)
This Texas based writing group is run by that
hyper active lady of letters, April Robins.
I held out as long as I could, mates, but I
was no match for April's determination.
April wanted me to kick off their new Virtual Book Tour.
So here I am, a computer pounding member of the
R.R.Ws
Virtual Book Tour!
Heaven help me!!
So, to keep April happy, PLEASE go read
Kimberly Michalski's interview of me on PNN.com
There's a Bio too.
Kim asked me great questions.
I really had to scramble to answer some of them.
http://kimink.pnn.com/7048-write
And I will be happy to answer any questions
you post in the COMMENTS box.
(she made me write that)
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And I will be happy to answer any questions
you post in the COMMENTS box.
(she made me write that)
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My Website - Manuscript Critiques
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Can't get the boy in your family to read? *
You think . . . even jam jar labels
would be something!!
Why not round out e-BOOK WEEK, 2009, with a couple
of e-BOOK downloads for that "Reluctant Reader" of
yours?
Not sure e-Books are for your family ?
(Tricky to use, poor quality writing, lousy art work. . .)
Not any more, mate!!
An e-Book download is far less expensive than a paper book!
(and e-reads don't bust the budget!)
It's a fun, quality GREEN READ, and it
SAVES TREES!
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Read Up About e-Books.
Whet your appetite for the coming e-BOOK revolution!
Scroll down this page and read 2 posts about
e-BOOKS and e-Readers
Read the Los Angeles Times article on publishing
and e-BOOK trends
OR
Dive into a terrific article on the advantages
of Downloading e-BOOKS @ Teen Scene
Read a snippet. . .
from "Teen Scene"
After he's finished his homework and his chores for the day, 8-
year-old Skye Vaughn-Perling likes to read Dr. Seuss. He's a
particular fan of the hijinks that ensue when the elephant
Horton hears strange voices emanating from a dust speck in
"Horton Hears a Who."
year-old Skye Vaughn-Perling likes to read Dr. Seuss. He's a
particular fan of the hijinks that ensue when the elephant
Horton hears strange voices emanating from a dust speck in
"Horton Hears a Who."
He doesn't read from a dog-eared copy of the children's classic,
though. Skye, who lives in Agoura Hills, often reads on his
computer, pressing the arrow button when he wants to turn
a page. Sometimes the characters move around on the screen
like animated cartoons on TV. If he wants, Skye can have the
computer read a book to him while he's curled up in bed.
though. Skye, who lives in Agoura Hills, often reads on his
computer, pressing the arrow button when he wants to turn
a page. Sometimes the characters move around on the screen
like animated cartoons on TV. If he wants, Skye can have the
computer read a book to him while he's curled up in bed.
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(iTunes App Store or iTunes Podcast Store )
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For autographed CDs of my Rhyming 7 Book Series.
Publisher: WritersExchange-ePublishing
ReadersEden for Downloads.
(reviews, illustrations and sample verses)
OR
Links to a variety of Download sites.
Told in rhyme, these educational and delightfully
illustrated e-picture books, tell fun facts about animals
from the US and Australia.
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Rhyming fun, with Pa catching rattlers, and
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Rhyming fun, with Pa catching rattlers, and
Gran cooking them up into her yucky, green
rattlesnake jam. But will Gran ever
make Pa the rattler pie he
longs for?
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By: Margot Finke,
on 3/9/2009
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CELEBRATE e-BOOK WEEK!
Just because your wallet holds not much more than
a picture of your kids,
OR
Your job might disappear down the same rabbit hole
as your investments,
OR
Vacations are now a tent in your back yard . . .
Stop Press!
Your Children Don't Have to Go Without Books.
These days, publishers like Guardian Angel Publishing
(G.A.P) offer a selection of quality children's books in 3 different
formats: Hard copy, Download, or as a CD. All G.A.P.
books are published with tender loving attention to detail.
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Click the Title to Visit G.A.P. Pages.
* DILIGENCE THE DRAGON
* CRASH!
* DILIGENCE THE DRAGON
* DOES HEAVEN GET MAIL
* GIFTS FROM GOD
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* PROFESSSOR HORACE, CRYPTOZOOLOGIST
* SMILEYTOOTH AND THE PLAQUE ATTACK
* THE MAGIC VIOLIN
* THE MISADVENTURES OF ROOTER & SNUFFLE
* LEARNING YOUR ANIMAL ABCs WITH PROFESSOR HOOT
* ANDY & THE ALBINO HORSE
* CHESLEY'S CRAZY HAIR
* Find many more by visiting G.A.P.
Just because your wallet holds not much more than
a picture of your kids,
OR
Your job might disappear down the same rabbit hole
as your investments,
OR
Vacations are now a tent in your back yard . . .
Stop Press!
Your Children Don't Have to Go Without Books.
YOU CAN STILL BUY GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUR KIDS
For Next to Nothing!YES,
I'm talking about e-Books.
** Green, much cheaper than print,
and They Save Trees! **
A WIN, WIN all around!
If you're nervous about this new reading phenomenon, ask
I'm talking about e-Books.
** Green, much cheaper than print,
and They Save Trees! **
A WIN, WIN all around!
If you're nervous about this new reading phenomenon, ask
your kids. This generation of children are growing up computer
savvy. They use computers in schools. They do project research
on them, play games, listen to music, and watch movies on
them. Reading a fun picture book on a screen comes naturally
to these kids - a snap!
savvy. They use computers in schools. They do project research
on them, play games, listen to music, and watch movies on
them. Reading a fun picture book on a screen comes naturally
to these kids - a snap!
These days, publishers like Guardian Angel Publishing
(G.A.P) offer a selection of quality children's books in 3 different
formats: Hard copy, Download, or as a CD. All G.A.P.
books are published with tender loving attention to detail.
** Growing numbers of publishers are now offering
this Green Choice.
this Green Choice.
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From
Guardian Angel Publishing:
Quality Children's Books
Soft Cover: from G.A.P - Amazon - B&N - Target - and some local book stores.
OR
Downloads: from G.A.P - Fictionwise - and many other online sites.
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GREEN
G.A.P. BOOKS
To an i-Phone near you. . . iKidsPlay
(iTunes App Store or iTunes Podcast Store )
+ Apple application technology for touch screens.
Watch for "PLAY" day to be announced.
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From
Guardian Angel Publishing:
Quality Children's Books
Soft Cover: from G.A.P - Amazon - B&N - Target - and some local book stores.
OR
Downloads: from G.A.P - Fictionwise - and many other online sites.
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*Rattlesnake Jam - by Margot Finke
Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier
Coming Soon:
*Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind - by Margot Finke
Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier
Coming Soon:
*Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind - by Margot Finke
Illustrated by K.C. Snider.
Autographed copies WEBSITE
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A Selection of Books from
Guardian Angel Publishing (G.A.P.)
Click the Title to Visit G.A.P. Pages.
* DILIGENCE THE DRAGON
* CRASH!
* DILIGENCE THE DRAGON
* DOES HEAVEN GET MAIL
* GIFTS FROM GOD
* MAYBE WE ARE FLAMINGOS
* PROFESSSOR HORACE, CRYPTOZOOLOGIST
* SMILEYTOOTH AND THE PLAQUE ATTACK
* THE MAGIC VIOLIN
* THE MISADVENTURES OF ROOTER & SNUFFLE
* LEARNING YOUR ANIMAL ABCs WITH PROFESSOR HOOT
* ANDY & THE ALBINO HORSE
* CHESLEY'S CRAZY HAIR
* Find many more by visiting G.A.P.
REMEMBER -
Today's e-BOOKS are Green and Thrifty Buys.
They offer quality reading for your children,
while Saving Trees.
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Today's e-BOOKS are Green and Thrifty Buys.
They offer quality reading for your children,
while Saving Trees.
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on 3/7/2009
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The cover of my latest picture book has arrived
"RUTHIE AND THE HIPPO'S FAT BEHIND!"
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. . .
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, K.C? I suspect you've snuck in a limelight hog, bent on
stealing Ruthie's thunder.
See, poor Ruthie is all upset about having to leave behind
everything she knows and loves, and move to some dumb ole
place her parents chose. No Hippo with a wobbly pink behind +
a fat pink smirk, should out-shine my Ruthie - right?
* Is this hologram of a Hippo going to steal my book??
* Will pink Hippos proliferate?
* Can K.C. ( that sneaky illustrator) make the Pink-o-liscious
Hippo kidnap Ruthie's tale of woe?
* Where will this pink pretender rule next - THE WORLD?
PLEASE help me thwart K.C. Snider's evil plans. Help Ruthie
kick this limelight guzzling Hippo OUT on his big, fat, pink
behind!!
If we succeed in saving her from you know who, Ruthie and
her story will be out in soft cover and Download - A.S.A.P!
happy, K.C? I suspect you've snuck in a limelight hog, bent on
stealing Ruthie's thunder.
See, poor Ruthie is all upset about having to leave behind
everything she knows and loves, and move to some dumb ole
place her parents chose. No Hippo with a wobbly pink behind +
a fat pink smirk, should out-shine my Ruthie - right?
* Is this hologram of a Hippo going to steal my book??
* Will pink Hippos proliferate?
* Can K.C. ( that sneaky illustrator) make the Pink-o-liscious
Hippo kidnap Ruthie's tale of woe?
* Where will this pink pretender rule next - THE WORLD?
PLEASE help me thwart K.C. Snider's evil plans. Help Ruthie
kick this limelight guzzling Hippo OUT on his big, fat, pink
behind!!
If we succeed in saving her from you know who, Ruthie and
her story will be out in soft cover and Download - A.S.A.P!
H-E-L-L-LP . . . !
Oh, and if you want to see how K.C Snider helped other
characters steal the picture books she illustrated,
GO HERE - if you dare!
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characters steal the picture books she illustrated,
GO HERE - if you dare!
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Thanks for spotlighting Dotty on your blog, Margot.
Margot
It is a pleasure to learn more about Donna Shepherd and her writing. She has a truly colorful imagination. I can see why she and Kevin Collier are such a great pairing.
Shari Lyle-Soffe
http://sharilyle-soffe.com
Your book sounds very cute, Donna! I'm also very much looking forward to your Sadie book!
This sounds like such a wonderful book, Donna. Love the trailer. I'm already a fan of Kevin's work and he did a great job from what I've seen here.
Best of luck!
Cheryl
Donna,
Great interview. I't sfun to read about our author friends and what makes them tick. I love your Topsy Turvy series and look forward to more great books in the future.
Margot, You are a great host. I look forward to our little chat later in the tour.
Joy Delgado
Illustrator and publisher of bilingual children’s books
http://goingbeyondreading.blogspot.com/
Excellent interview! What an absolutely adorable book! Loved the trailer also!
Great Interview! Donna, you are so well spoken :)
Thank you, Margot, for featuring Donna today. I love her books, and so do my grandsons! They are so cute, and Kevin's illustrations are great as well!
Connie
Thanks everyone for stopping in to comment. Donna was a real pleasure to interview. As Shari wrote, her imagination is awesome!
Let's hope book buying Moms and relatives find G.A.P. books fun and informative summer reading for their kids.
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Thanks, everyone, for the wonderful compliments and remarks. I love writing for kids, and hope to have many more books out in the future. Fun 'job'!
Hi. Great interview. I love the cover art. I have some little ones that would just love the books. Nice job Margot. I remember from our chat at the muse conference that you have a passion for children.
Hope I win.
Sharon
Storylady17#aol.com