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October 8, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT: Children’s Book Promotion Party, October 11th, 2017
I’m excited to be part of the October 11th Children’s Book Promotion. On party day, there will be a lot of discounted and free books available from various authors here. I will introduce everyone to Timothy the Christmas Mouse by way of a “FREE” eBook which you will be able to get here on the day of the event (https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Christmas-Mouse-Virginia-Wright-ebook/dp/B01858V55M). Timothy the Christmas Mouse is now available in paperback and due to popular demand, an adorably illustrated coloring book companion was created. I hope you like the eBook so much you want to buy the storybook in paperback and the coloring book. I want to make note that the eBook does not do the paperback justice. The paperback is so adorable…it is one of my favorite writing and illustration projects that I have done to date. The coloring book makes for a great Christmas Eve coloring book for kids. The story is a nice children’s story before going off to sleep in anticipation of Christmas morning.:-) See you at the party!
–Virginia Wright-Author
http://www.amazon.com/author/virginiawright
What reviewers are saying:
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Colorful for Christmas
ByDennis M. Higgins on November 20, 2015
Author of Pennies From Across the Veil
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase
Timothy the Christmas Mouse is a wonderful children’s book for the holidays. The story is exciting and one that teaches how good things come to those who share with generosity. This book, as in all of Virginia Wright’s stories, has great messages for children as well as adults.
But even better than the wonderful story, are the amazing original illustrations by Virginia. I love how each one gives you a different feeling and perspective.
I recommend this book along with its companion, “Timothy the Christmas Mouse Coloring Book for Children” for your kids, grand-kids, nieces, nephews, or even just for yourself. Believe me, the illustration in this book could be framed and used for Christmas art to hang on your wall. They are that good.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is simply a wonderful story! Timothy finds himself abandoned by his human …
ByDonna Shelton on February 18, 2016
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase
This is simply a wonderful story! Timothy finds himself abandoned by his human family who moves away. While searching for food, he finds a large bucket of acorns. His first thought is to scurry home with his find. However, along the way he meets various other animals who are cold and hungry too. What a charming way to teach children about the true meaning of Christmas and the giving spirit!
August 22, 2017
NEW RELEASE!!!! 8/22/17 | Just in time for Halloween – Practice Your Way to Perfect: Halloween Coloring Book
With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, and if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. Keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect!
This book also includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice your drawing; Practice Your Way to Perfect: Halloween Coloring Book For Kids will bring joy to all those who turn the pages.
* Coloring -is an excellent way for children to develop their hand-eye coordination
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated coloring pages suitable for framing
* Draw your own art pages
* Coloring encourages fine motor skills development
* Halloween(Jack-o’-lantern, ghost, pumpkins, bats, and witch) designs are a great way for children to have fun while they hone their coloring skills
* This coloring book while designed for children is coloring fun for all colorists!
Coloring Books by Virginia Wright
* PracticeYour Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book, For All Colorists
* PracticeYour Way to Perfect: Birds of Maine Coloring Book, For All Colorists
* PracticeYour Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book 2, For All Colorists
* PracticeYour Way to Perfect: Insects Coloring Book (For Kids)
* SteampunkAlice Coloring Book, For Teen Colorists and Adults
* Timothy the Christmas Mouse Coloring Book For Children
Direct Buy Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Your-Way-Perfect-Halloween/dp/1546466835
July 29, 2017
New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book 2
7/26/2017 Hi Everyone, I have another New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book 2, with 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated pages, and Butterfly designs (Julia Longwing, Monarch, Northern Pearly-eye, Swallowtail, and Zebra Longwing) suitable for framing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544915985
Enjoy! -Virginia Wright
Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone! With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color than what used; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. You can keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect.
Includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice drawing your art; Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book 2 will bring relaxing moments and joy to all those who turn the pages of this book.
* Coloring – is an excellent way to de-stress yourself!
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated pages
* Draw your own pages
* Butterfly designs (Julia Longwing, Monarch, Northern Pearly-eye, Swallowtail, and Zebra Longwing) suitable for framing
“Color Away Stress through Creativity!”
-VirginiaWright
July 17, 2017
NEW RELEASE!!! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Insect Coloring Book
[image error]NEW RELEASE!!!!! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Insect Coloring Book. Available on Amazon and other online retail book stores. BUY NOW!
For a sneak peek click here.
With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, and if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. Keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect!
This book also includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice your drawing; Practice Your Way to Perfect: Insects Coloring Book For Kids will bring joy to all those who turn the pages.
* Coloring – is an excellent way for children to develop their hand-eye coordination
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated coloring pages suitable for framing
* Draw your own art pages
* Coloring encourages fine motor skills development
* Insect (butterflies, caterpillar, dragonfly, grasshopper, honeybee, and praying mantis) designs are a great way for children to identify the insects found in their very own backyard
* This coloring book while designed for children is coloring fun for all colorists!
“Color Away Stress through Creativity!”
-Virginia Wright
July 6, 2017
New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book
[image error]7/6/2017 – New Release! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book by Virginia Wright
As a mother, grandmother, and a preschool teacher, I know only too well how difficult and frustrating it is for colorists to stay inside of the lines.
Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone! With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, and if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. Keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect!
Includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice drawing your art, this book will bring relaxing moments and joy to all those who turn the pages of this book. Practice Your Way to Perfect: Seashore Coloring Book is a great way to relax and de-stress while having fun!
* Coloring – is an excellent way for children and adults to develop their hand-eye coordination
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated coloring pages suitable for framing
* Draw your own art pages
* Coloring encourages fine motor skills development
* Seashore ( seashore, sea star, seahorse, sea lion, and egret ) designs are an excellent way to have fun while honing coloring skills
BUY Coloring Book and for the full Practice Your Way to Perfect Collection, check out Virginia’s Amazon Author Page.
July 4, 2017
Interview with Reader’s Favorite Book Award-Winner, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Today’s guest author is Reader’s Favorite Book Award-Winner, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne. Deanie is a winner in 2016, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Presented by The Author’s Show.com. She has received several other awards and nominations.
I met Deanie online a few years ago, and we have been author buddies ever since. I hope you have fun learning a little bit more about Deanie through the conversation we had below. Her book My Life at Sweetbrier is being spotlighted in this interview as it is a true story that I loved.
My Life at Sweetbrier by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is a beautiful, touching true story about a little girl that was diagnosed with a condition Cerebral Palsy and was told by her doctor that she would never be able to walk. Her father would not accept that diagnosis and instills faith in his little girl, and he set out to teach her to ride horses and felt if she could do that, she would be okay. Her parents opened a riding school (Sweetbrier) so that her dad could keep his promise to her. Despite her diagnosis, the family sets out on quite a journey in life…I recommend this book for older aged children for a couple of reasons, because it is a touching story of determination and it teaches a lesson never to give up, and that dreams can come true.
Big Bear Hugs,
-Virginia
How long have you been writing?
I studied and graduated from 2 courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature before writing my first book, Tails of Sweetbrier. It was published in 2009 but republished in 2017 with a new title, My Life at Sweetbrier, a new cover, and five additional chapters.
Do you like silence or music when you are writing?
I prefer silence because I think it’s easier to concentrate on my writing without distractions.
Is there any one thing that helps the creative juices flow?
No, I’d like to discover one, though. If I have trouble discovering an idea, I try taking a break from writing. It sometimes helps me gather ideas.
What is your next work in progress?
My sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj, is working on the illustrations for our next book. We’re excited about creating our first picture book, about a little tractor named Wilbur. We don’t have a timeframe for the release yet, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated on it.
What would you like readers to remember most about My Life at Sweetbrier?
I think every child deserves to be inspired to follow their dreams because all things are possible if you persevere. You can realize your dreams against the odds like I did.
Thank you so much for interviewing me today, Virginia. We had fun together, as always. -Deanie
You are welcome, Deanie. It was fun…you truly are an inspiration. Xo -Virginia
Amazon page:
https://www.amazon.com/Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne/e/B003FFS15S/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
Website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com
Facebook:
Memories of Sweetbrier:
https://www.facebook.com/Memories-of-Sweetbrier-Farm-Easton-CT-1736497933252082/
Children’s Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne:
https://www.facebook.com/Childrens-author-Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne-574820065875628/
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/deaniedunne/
Interview by: Author and Illustrator, Virginia Wright
Books by Virginia Wright can be found at Amazon.com and other online retail stores
Latest release: Who the Hell Are you? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis
Author Interviews
When I am not writing one of my own books, one of my favorite things to write about is other authors and post author interviews here on my blog. The reason for this is, I am bringing my readers into the world of writers. As a writer and a seventeen time-book author myself, other authors never cease to amaze me. I have met some wonderful and talented writers, illustrators, and photographers that I now have meaningful relationships with, and all through doing interviews on the WWW. I hope that you will enjoy reading about some of my favorites. You may already know who some of these great talents are, if not, maybe you will learn a little more about them. :-) Please follow my blog and you will be updated with new author interviews and other posts as they are published. Other talented authors and illustrators not posted below but are mentioned on this blog are Vijai Sharma, Ashley Howland, Joe McCarthy, Jodi Desautels, Mario Joseph Cardarelli, Joe Landers, Ree Villaruel, and Alexa Bourne.
Enjoy! –Virginia Wright
These author interviews are not posted in any particular order:
Deanie Dunne
Dennis Higgins
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SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY 1/13/17 – DENNIS HIGGINS AUTHOR OF THE WRITER’S APPRENTICE
Tracy Campbell
FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY : TRACY CAMPBELL, ARTIST & AUTHOR
Sherry Ellis
Paulette Forshey
FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY | PAULETTE FORSHEY, ROMANCE AUTHOR
Joe Pranaitis
Eric VanRaepenbusch
Week 4 Nov. 25, 2012 Guest Author | Eric VanRaepenbusch Interview & Giveaway
Launa McNeilly
Week- 4 November 25, 2012 Guest Author | Launa McNeilly Interview & Giveaway
Rhonda Patton
Guest Author Rhonda Patton, Is A Super Talented Author and Graphic Artist!
Jeremy Hawkins
Week 5 – Dec. 2, 2012 An Interview With Graphic Designer/Author | Jeremy Hawkins & Giveaway
Daniel Caron
FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY | DANIEL CARON,PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER & AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER
Jane Firebaugh
Lisa Winkler
Week 5 – Dec. 2,2012 Guest Author | Lisa K. Winkler Interview & Giveaway
Catherine Wolffe
Week 2 – Nov. 11, 2012 Guest Author | Catherine Wolffe Interview & Giveaway
Sarah Bowman
Week-3 November 18, 2012 Guest Author | Sarah Bowman Interview & Giveaway
June 28, 2017
NEW RELEASE! Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book by Virginia Wright
♥***NEW! RELEASE***♥ BUTTERFLIES COLORING BOOK – Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone!
As a mother, grandmother, and a preschool teacher, I know only too well how difficult and frustrating it is for colorists to stay inside of the lines.
Child, teen or adult this book is for everyone! With five designs and five pages of each, you can color page one of the design, if you go outside of the lines, or decide on a different color than what used; you have four more additional pages of the same design to color. You can keep coloring until you practice your way to perfect.
Includes blank Draw Your Own Art pages to practice drawing your art; Practice Your Way to Perfect: Butterflies Coloring Book will bring relaxing moments and joy to all those who turn the pages of this book. Coloring is a great way for adults to relax and de-stress while having fun!
* Coloring – is an excellent way tode-stress yourself!
* 8 x10 single-sided non-perforated pages
* Draw your own pages
* Butterfly and flower designs suitable for framing
“Color Away Stress through Creativity!”
-VirginiaWright
June 27, 2017
Who the Hell Are You? by Virginia Wright Ranked Amazon #3 Hot New Release…
Who the Hell Are You? Paperback Ranked Amazon #3 Hot New Release within 24 hours of publication. Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis is now available in eBook on Amazon. This book coming soon in other online retail stores.
I did not care about the gift, the cake, or balloons. I just wanted to hear “Happy Birthday, my darling,” from my mother.
Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis, is the true story of my mother’s battle with Hydrocephalus. Initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, it was only when her condition worsened and we sought a second opinion, that the true extent of her illness was revealed.
What were her symptoms?
Why was a “telltale” sign overlooked?
Could YOUR loved one be suffering from Hydrocephalus?
I hope that by sharing our experience, other families will be spared the heartbreak of losing a loved one to this frequently misunderstood disease. Unlike Alzheimer’s when diagnosed early, Hydrocephalus is treatable with a good chance of recovery.
June 25, 2017
NEW RELEASE! Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis by Virginia Wright
[image error]I did not care about the gift, the cake, or balloons. I just wanted to hear “Happy Birthday, my darling,” from my mother.
Who the Hell Are You? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis, is the true story of my mother’s battle with Hydrocephalus. Initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, it was only when her condition worsened and we sought a second opinion, that the true extent of her illness was revealed.
What were her symptoms?
Why was a “telltale” sign overlooked?
Could YOUR loved one be suffering from Hydrocephalus?
I hope that by sharing our experience, other families will be spared the heartbreak of losing a loved one to this frequently misunderstood disease. Unlike Alzheimer’s when diagnosed early, Hydrocephalus is treatable with a good chance of recovery.
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