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I've sent off a second story to Shroud's 'Northern Chill' anthology.
For my second attempt I knew that I wanted to write a story set at the beach. I played with a few ideas, trawled the internet for info on beaches in New England until I stumbled upon the Sand Sculpting competition that takes place each June at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. From then on I knew my story would be set around sand sculptures, and when I found the above picture (if you click on the picture it takes you direct to the site and more fabulous temporary art) everything came together.
I have two more signings coming up for Merry Christmas, Cheeps. The first is tomorrow, Saturday, December 8th at the Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront in Pittsburgh, PA from 11 to noon. I'll be doing a story time with Judy Press, a good buddy and fellow local children's book author. She's promoting
Big Fun Christmas Crafts and Activities (Williamson) which features literally hundreds of easy, attractive holiday projects to do with your kids. We'll read the Cheeps book (with props and
maybe a little singing) and Judy has a paper bag snowman project for kids to do. There will also be treats in the children's area. I think the store also has copies of other titles by me and Judy, and we'd be happy to sign those too.
Then next weekend (December 15th), I'll be joining Judy and lots of other Pittsburgh authors and illustrators at Joseph-Beth, Southside, for a benefit for one of my favorite nonprofits, Beginning with Books, whose mission is to help all children become capable and enthusiastic lifelong readers. There will be authors there signing, reading, and even wrapping the gifts you choose from noon to six. My shift is from 2 to 4, but I'm going to try to hang around later as a wrapper. A portion of the sales will go to Beginning with Books, and I think you can also purchase books for them to donate to needy kids.
Thanks to my Cheeps author, Julie Stiegemeyer, and her experience at a signing in Fort Wayne, IN last night, I now know one more thing to be prepared for at the upcoming signings: gorillas in Santa hats who scare little tykes. You can read about her author adventure on her blog.
Grab some buddies and shuffle on over!
Who: You, of course, and Julie Stiegemeyer, author, and me, Carol Baicker-McKee, illustrator
What: A book signing/holiday book fair for Merry Christmas, Cheeps!
When: From 11 to noon on Saturday, November 17, 2007. (I'll actually be there a bit earlier, around 10:30).
Where: The Barnes & Noble at South Hills Village Mall, Pittsburgh PA
Why: Because it will be fun! Plus it's a good chance to acquire a special book for a gift or for your own holiday collection.
Please join us!
Ooh, awesome pic! Vaguely creepy, certainly fascinating. Good luck with the story!
Cheers :)
Look at you, being all productive and such! I think I'll stick with my "one submission" rule right now as I've got some rewrites to get done and another story to pump out this week.
I originally thought I would send in four stories (one for each category) and have instead sent three - all of which probably belong in the same category. DOH!
I set mine at a children's day camp. I grew up in CT, so I had a lot to work with : ) Of course it could still reek.
I think I may have hit lucky with one of my submissions - I got a wee bit carried away and subbed 3 in total - so far :). In the editor's received reply he put that he used to live in the place I set the story in. Go figure! Out of the whole of New England I put the pin in the right part of the map.