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P.S. Munchkin: That says "princess!"
Me: Yes. Yes, it does. But you can't read it.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 7/11/2007
Check it out, the Kids Lit blog has posted a nice review of Un-Brella. While you are there enjoy the book reviews from picture books through YA. The blog is updated regularly and worth a visit.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 6/18/2007
Note to Unpublished Authors: Not much really changes. While having a published book is statistically good. One book doesn't mean that there will be a second one. I have submitted several manuscripts since Un-Brella and they have all be turned down. "We like your artwork and the way you think, we just don't think you have a story . . . yet"
So here is a little advice to myself: Pay attention if the same comments keep coming up. It is time for me to spend time refining the "art" of storytelling.
I will start by reading and enjoying the process of a story. Paying attention and enjoying the small events and why they are there.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 5/13/2007
In my attempt to promote Un-Brella I have printed some postcards, and here they are. The world of book promotion is so new to me that I just thought I would give it a shot.
The back of the card features a Hide & Seek game with 12 images that can be found in Un-Brella.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 5/7/2007
I would like to donate a fine art print from my new book Un-Brella to 20 different libraries. Please send the required information in an e-mail and the first 20 libraries that respond will receive a print suitable for hanging in their library.
For more information:
Library Art Donation
http://www.scottefranson.com/3-books/unbrella/unbrella_art-prints.html
Let your local librarian know. Have a great day!
By: Scott E Franson,
on 5/6/2007
My new book Un-Brella has been added to the Newcomers page of The Horn Book. I am excited that the book is receiving some attention and flattered that it is attention from The Horn Book.
Newcomers
The Horn Book is always on the watch for talented newcomers to the children’s literature scene. This page highlights exceptional work by the latest crop of novice authors and artists. All these books were reviewed in The Horn Book Magazine during the last year.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 4/28/2007
I have just updated the Un-Brella Kids section of my website. It now has a Hide and Seek game. Have fun Seeking!
By: Scott E Franson,
on 4/27/2007
My good (blog/Illustration Friday) friend that I have never met, Kathy Weller, left the following comment on my blog.
Scott, I just happened upon your Un-brella "Trailer". WOW!!!!!!!! That is fabulous!!! It's gorgeous!!!I know that she has visited my site many times and so it was a surprise to me that she had never seen the Un-Brella Book Trailer. And so here is is again. Kathy, this is for you!!
(The animation was done in Adobe AfterEffects)
By: Scott E Franson,
on 4/24/2007
This series of snowmen in different seasons was inspired by my new book, Un-Brella. In the book there is a young girl that can control the weather with her "Un-Brella". This allows her to keep snowmen year round. Enjoy and look for Un-Brella at a bookstore near you!
By: Scott E Franson,
on 4/21/2007
I know it is only a flash in the pan, but for a few minutes on this Saturday evening I am enjoying some very good company. JacketFlap is a Community/Blog Reader for all things related to books for children. On JacketFlap you can search by Publisher and it shows a list of each publishers top 50 books. (The rating is somehow sampled from Amazon.) It was a nice surprise to discovered my book Un-Brella sandwiched between 2 very good books in the #2 slot. Just a moment of joy and surprise that I wanted to share.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 4/2/2007
Now please bear with me because it has taken 2 years and hundreds of hours to produce Un-Brella. It will officially be published tomorrow, on April 3, 2007 by Roaring Brook Press. It is exciting for me to have my first book available for sale. I don't have much control over how Un-Brella is displayed in the bookstore but if I owned a bookstore, I would display it like the image above. I can't believe that the day is finally here. Woo Hoo!! Thank you to all who helped make this book possible.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 3/31/2007
In my new book, Un-Brella, there is a scene where the little girl is sharing a snow cone with her friend the snowman. At the conference this past week someone asked me if the snowman was a cannibal. What do you think?
By: Scott E Franson,
on 3/31/2007
On Wednesday Un-Brella, my first book, was on sale at the UVSC Conference on Children and Literature where I made a presentation. It was fun to see my book for sale. I also had my first book signing. The conference was great with lots of good information. I have received calls from friends and family that their orders have been shipped and they will be receiving them soon. It took two years to get a book on the store shelf from concept to publication. Looking at my book for sale in a bookstore is a great feeling. I am really happy with the end result.
By: Scott E Franson,
on 3/23/2007
I will be signing copies of Un-Brella at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Bookstore April 27 from 12:30-2:30. The Bookstore is located on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus in Rexburg, Idaho. The Bookstore is in the Manwaring Center. Stop by and say hi if you are in the area.
That haiku made me laugh out loud. Thanks for a read that not only provides food for though and great book suggestions but keeps up with my attention span.
What a brutal life.
I felt guilty for laughing,
but laughed anyway.