Suzy Davies's Blog: Book News, page 18
December 9, 2017
A RED LETTER DAY!
Sheila Graber, famed for her work with Paddington Bear and I have been collaborating on a new children's book, "Luna The Moon Pig, The Pig Who Hid!"
And now our book is available on Amazon Worldwide today.......
Luna is here!
And now our book is available on Amazon Worldwide today.......
Luna is here!
December 6, 2017
Radio Chat Show!
Tune in to U.K Talk Radio - Jonathan Hines approx 11.45 a.m -12.15 G.M.T United Kingdom Time, on Friday 8th December or on Sunday 10th December (times are estimated) to hear Jonathan Hines chat to me about Luna The Moon Pig - my new Children's Book illustrated by Sheila Graber of Paddington Bear fame.
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December 5, 2017
Christmas Launch on 9th December 2017 - " Luna The Moon Pig: The Pig Who Hid" - A Fairy Tale of MUD, Mystery, Moonwishes Magic , and the power of Self-Belief!
Abracadabra - A Fairy Tale is about to Be Born:
“Luna The Moon Pig, The Pig Who Hid” - Written By Suzy Davies, Illustrated By Sheila Graber.
Luna Moon Pig is the cutest of pigs, with a moon face, chocolate-drop eyes, and the wiggliest of tails. The Millers adopt her, and give her to their daughter, Maria. But Moon Pig longs for her freedom, and she soon escapes! A friendly cardinal, and a wise owl accompany her on her adventure - a magical journey to a wild wood, and beyond. When Luna returns to her surrogate family, something is different! How has she changed? Who did she meet? She has made a discovery, and has a new philosophy about life! What she knows now will change her life, for good! This is a fairy tale about a kind of magic - the magic of self-belief!
Luna The Moon Pig - a fairy-tale that came from real life!
One day, author Suzy Davies was standing on the back porch step in the back yard of her house in Florida, taking in the evening sunset, when she saw a little black animal creep out from under the bushes! At first, Suzy thought it was one of the cats who lived in the neighborhood. But this animal did not move like a cat. It kept its nose to the ground, and rustled through leaves. It didn’t sound like a cat, either. It made a squeaking sound!
Suzy slowly approached the small animal, and to her surprise, it was a piggy! Sure enough, this little piggy was very shy, and when she saw Suzy, off she trotted!
That same evening, Suzy put out lettuce and water for the her. She tried to make sure the piggy was fed and watered. The piggy was sighted for several days and nights. Suzy took notes as she observed her antics from the back window. Very quickly, Suzy came to realize that this cute shy piggy was a nocturnal animal. She liked to hide away from people, under the cover of the dark. Little did the piggy know how visible she was under the light of the Harvest Moon! At last, the runaway piggy was captured by a neighbour and returned to her owners to make a real life fairy-tale ending. Suzy could never forget the little piggy. “Ah, Luna,….” Suzy thought, and the name fitted the lovable piggy very well.
Suzy knew she had the seed of an idea for a children’s book, and she set to work. When the first draft of her story was complete, she wondered who might be the best illustrator for her Luna piggy tale.
Abracadabra!
One person - and one person only - came to mind, Sheila Graber, the award-winning world-acclaimed animator for “Paddington Bear” and animator/illustrator for Kipling’s “Just So” stories, who Suzy knew had an empathy for animals and animal tales. Suzy sent off an email to Sheila just to ask Sheila what she thought of her story. Suzy hoped Sheila would enjoy it, and enjoy it - Sheila did!
Author and illustrator decided to collaborate on Luna’s story “just for fun” and fully immersed themselves, day by day, in the creation of a book. Sheila enlisted the help of a real family to act as models for The Millers in her stunning rotoscoped cartoon-style drawings based on reality, which range from Whimsical to Wonderful!
Sheila also dreamed up a special name - Moonwishes Magic - for Suzy’s notion of making wishes under the light of a glowing moon. This magic seemed to touch everything the two collaborators did together, with text and images falling into place to make this enchanting tale a dream come true!
Sheila read Luna The Moon Pig aloud to 6 year old Henry, who enjoyed the book so much that Sheila and Suzy decided this piggy tale was a tale to be shared. And here it is for everyone - children and adults - to enjoy! On Amazon Worldwide on December 9th, 2017!
“Luna The Moon Pig, The Pig Who Hid” - Written By Suzy Davies, Illustrated By Sheila Graber.
Luna Moon Pig is the cutest of pigs, with a moon face, chocolate-drop eyes, and the wiggliest of tails. The Millers adopt her, and give her to their daughter, Maria. But Moon Pig longs for her freedom, and she soon escapes! A friendly cardinal, and a wise owl accompany her on her adventure - a magical journey to a wild wood, and beyond. When Luna returns to her surrogate family, something is different! How has she changed? Who did she meet? She has made a discovery, and has a new philosophy about life! What she knows now will change her life, for good! This is a fairy tale about a kind of magic - the magic of self-belief!
Luna The Moon Pig - a fairy-tale that came from real life!
One day, author Suzy Davies was standing on the back porch step in the back yard of her house in Florida, taking in the evening sunset, when she saw a little black animal creep out from under the bushes! At first, Suzy thought it was one of the cats who lived in the neighborhood. But this animal did not move like a cat. It kept its nose to the ground, and rustled through leaves. It didn’t sound like a cat, either. It made a squeaking sound!
Suzy slowly approached the small animal, and to her surprise, it was a piggy! Sure enough, this little piggy was very shy, and when she saw Suzy, off she trotted!
That same evening, Suzy put out lettuce and water for the her. She tried to make sure the piggy was fed and watered. The piggy was sighted for several days and nights. Suzy took notes as she observed her antics from the back window. Very quickly, Suzy came to realize that this cute shy piggy was a nocturnal animal. She liked to hide away from people, under the cover of the dark. Little did the piggy know how visible she was under the light of the Harvest Moon! At last, the runaway piggy was captured by a neighbour and returned to her owners to make a real life fairy-tale ending. Suzy could never forget the little piggy. “Ah, Luna,….” Suzy thought, and the name fitted the lovable piggy very well.
Suzy knew she had the seed of an idea for a children’s book, and she set to work. When the first draft of her story was complete, she wondered who might be the best illustrator for her Luna piggy tale.
Abracadabra!
One person - and one person only - came to mind, Sheila Graber, the award-winning world-acclaimed animator for “Paddington Bear” and animator/illustrator for Kipling’s “Just So” stories, who Suzy knew had an empathy for animals and animal tales. Suzy sent off an email to Sheila just to ask Sheila what she thought of her story. Suzy hoped Sheila would enjoy it, and enjoy it - Sheila did!
Author and illustrator decided to collaborate on Luna’s story “just for fun” and fully immersed themselves, day by day, in the creation of a book. Sheila enlisted the help of a real family to act as models for The Millers in her stunning rotoscoped cartoon-style drawings based on reality, which range from Whimsical to Wonderful!
Sheila also dreamed up a special name - Moonwishes Magic - for Suzy’s notion of making wishes under the light of a glowing moon. This magic seemed to touch everything the two collaborators did together, with text and images falling into place to make this enchanting tale a dream come true!
Sheila read Luna The Moon Pig aloud to 6 year old Henry, who enjoyed the book so much that Sheila and Suzy decided this piggy tale was a tale to be shared. And here it is for everyone - children and adults - to enjoy! On Amazon Worldwide on December 9th, 2017!
December 4, 2017
A Magical Collaboration
Happy to announce that Sheila Graber and I publish our Children's Picture Book, "Luna The Moon Pig, The Pig Who Hid" on 9th December 2017!
Sheila has created a movie book trailer which is now on my LinkedIn Profile, and on Twitter @ birdwriter7
Sheila has created a movie book trailer which is now on my LinkedIn Profile, and on Twitter @ birdwriter7
A Radio Chat with Jonathan Hines on U.K. Talk Radio and a Day to Remember!
So, I have just recorded an interview with Jonathan Hines about my new Children's Book - A Piggy Fairy Tale with Moonwishes Magic! Watch this space to hear when it'll be broadcast and for tune in times!
December 3, 2017
U.K Talk Radio
Tomorrow I'm chatting with Jonathan Hines of U.K Talk Radio about my new Children's Book, "Luna The Moon Pig, The Pig Who Hid" which is released on December 9th, 2017. Watch social media for details of tune in times.
November 29, 2017
Black Ink.
I shall write you a love letter
on cream notepaper, in black ink.
I’ll criticize that you chose her
an’ made my poor heart
sink.
I shall write you a love letter
by candlelight, in black ink.
I’ll write bold and precise,
be quirky and nice,
and make you start to think.
I shall write you a love letter
on a train bound for Berlin.
Covertly, behind my hand,
as if darkness
were a sin.
I shall write you a love letter
and spray it with perfume
as seductive as drinkin' chocolate,
wafting through your room.
I shall write you a love letter
in the blackest black of nights.
I’ll tell you don’t care 'bout it -
an’ I hope you and her fight.
I shall make you a letter
in footprints,
in the snow.
An’ if they look at me, ask questions,
I’ll say that I don’t know.
Copyright Suzy Davies 28/11/2017. All Rights Reserved.
on cream notepaper, in black ink.
I’ll criticize that you chose her
an’ made my poor heart
sink.
I shall write you a love letter
by candlelight, in black ink.
I’ll write bold and precise,
be quirky and nice,
and make you start to think.
I shall write you a love letter
on a train bound for Berlin.
Covertly, behind my hand,
as if darkness
were a sin.
I shall write you a love letter
and spray it with perfume
as seductive as drinkin' chocolate,
wafting through your room.
I shall write you a love letter
in the blackest black of nights.
I’ll tell you don’t care 'bout it -
an’ I hope you and her fight.
I shall make you a letter
in footprints,
in the snow.
An’ if they look at me, ask questions,
I’ll say that I don’t know.
Copyright Suzy Davies 28/11/2017. All Rights Reserved.
November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!
I'd just like to thank all my friends, followers and readers for supporting me and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
November 12, 2017
Anticipating Snow ...
Slowly as the nights draw in
the brightest stars will shine again,
when skies of cloudless
midnight blue,
burn white fire of every hue.
Sunrise is gentle,
in morning hours,
and dappled light,
beneath the bowers,
streams the sunshine
in pastel shades
as Autumn closes its parades.
Some days have rain
or softest sun,
that warms the earth
in waves benign,
and migrating birds have flown -
bound for southern,
sunnier climes.
Slowly as the nights draw in
the brightest stars will shine again,
when darkest heavens, of
inky blue,
burn with fire of every hue.
And the late sun
casts shadows, long,
along the paths
where children run -
nature’s harvest in their hands
they hurry home,
their hearts are glad.
In November’s afternoons
the days seem shorter
when at school -
for round the corner
Winter’s here
and homecoming,
at end of year.
Slowly as the nights draw in
the brightest stars will shine again,
when the sky is blackest ink,
when temperatures
begin to sink.
The morning Sun,
with frail fingers,
melts ice fronds
that always linger.
Later and later
she shows her face,
and vanishes,
without a trace.
One late December afternoon
a pregnant sky
above us looms,
dazzling’s
the light, cast all around,
till the first snow,
without a sound’s,
buffeted on eastern
winds, that blow,
across this land
I love, and know.
Copyright Suzy Davies 12/11/2017. All Rights Reserved.
the brightest stars will shine again,
when skies of cloudless
midnight blue,
burn white fire of every hue.
Sunrise is gentle,
in morning hours,
and dappled light,
beneath the bowers,
streams the sunshine
in pastel shades
as Autumn closes its parades.
Some days have rain
or softest sun,
that warms the earth
in waves benign,
and migrating birds have flown -
bound for southern,
sunnier climes.
Slowly as the nights draw in
the brightest stars will shine again,
when darkest heavens, of
inky blue,
burn with fire of every hue.
And the late sun
casts shadows, long,
along the paths
where children run -
nature’s harvest in their hands
they hurry home,
their hearts are glad.
In November’s afternoons
the days seem shorter
when at school -
for round the corner
Winter’s here
and homecoming,
at end of year.
Slowly as the nights draw in
the brightest stars will shine again,
when the sky is blackest ink,
when temperatures
begin to sink.
The morning Sun,
with frail fingers,
melts ice fronds
that always linger.
Later and later
she shows her face,
and vanishes,
without a trace.
One late December afternoon
a pregnant sky
above us looms,
dazzling’s
the light, cast all around,
till the first snow,
without a sound’s,
buffeted on eastern
winds, that blow,
across this land
I love, and know.
Copyright Suzy Davies 12/11/2017. All Rights Reserved.
October 23, 2017
Television Interview
Just to let you know, I am scheduled to appear on television on 13th December 2017. Watch this space for more details.
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