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Tag Archives: books
Heeeeeeere’s Sunny!
My latest children’s picture book Sunny Saves the Day has been released via Amazon in hardcover format. Sunny Saves the Day It will be released in softcover format shortly Kindle eBook format eventually. Jack Wiens illustrated it and Kristi Towne … Continue reading
Posted in Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, childrens', dogs, picture, puppies
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A Cool Accident
The colorful pattern you see above from two perspectives came out of my printer out of the blue (and red, yellow, green…). I don’t know why or how, but thought it was rally cool and decided to share it with … Continue reading
A Part of Me is Going to Norway
I just signed a book that a man bought to give to a little boy and girl in Europe. Wilbur will soon be winging his way to Norway. It’s a great feeling to know my books are being experienced by … Continue reading
Wilbur the Duck Flew to #6
#6 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Animals > More Animals > Ducks & Other Waterfowl I just noticed that as of right now Wilbur has flown to #6 in its category on Amazon’s … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', duck, picture
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An Author and His Work
James “Jay” J. Cudney is a young author that a fellow blogger recently introduced me to. His first book Watching Glass Shatter was released last year and appears to be doing extraordinarily well. Jay also seems to be making all … Continue reading
Posted in book, Book Deals, books, Uncategorized
Tagged book, books, family relationships, fiction, sale
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My Books are Being Considered at Two Much-Loved Retailers
Iconic children’s bookstore Hicklebee’s in Willow Glen and Modern Mouse Gift Shop in Alameda are considering featuring several of my books in their stores. I hope to hear back from both by the end of the month. If you shop … Continue reading
Posted in Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, children's, Hicklebee's, Modern Mouse, picture
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Full Library from Tossed Books
Full library from tossed books What a great idea: Take all the books people throw away and create a library for everyone! Sources: CNN and Not All News is Bad With Love, Russ
Posted in books, Uncategorized
Tagged Ankara, books, library, Not All News is Bad, Turkey
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“I May Be Small But I Have Big Ideas”
I was inspired by a phrase and message in my favorite kid’s book when I wrote the line, “I may be small but I have big ideas” for a character named V.G. McGurry in in one of my children’s books, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged books, childrens', quotes
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Mysti Z has Arrived!
I’m delighted to announce that the hardcover edition of Mysti Z’s Magical Day is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com! Mysti Z’s Magical Day I love how this book turned out and believe it is likely to become one of … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', Mysti, picture
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