Tanya Sousa's Blog - Posts Tagged "life-is-a-bowl-of-cherry-pits"
Reviews and Giveaways
There's something about writing a story that is satisfying in and of itself, but there's a whole different, vibrant thrill about knowing people are actually reading your ideas. Still better is hearing that someone has really loved what you've taken so much time and energy to craft.
I'm not certain about the formatting of blogs, so I hope this link works; it's one of my favorite reviews of my picture book "Life is a Bowl of Cherry Pits":
http://yearlingbaby.blogspot.com/2012...
I'm doing a giveaway for this book for one month. There are 10 copies (they will be signed of course!) up for grabs if you're one of the winners.
Happy entries and good luck!
I'm not certain about the formatting of blogs, so I hope this link works; it's one of my favorite reviews of my picture book "Life is a Bowl of Cherry Pits":
http://yearlingbaby.blogspot.com/2012...
I'm doing a giveaway for this book for one month. There are 10 copies (they will be signed of course!) up for grabs if you're one of the winners.
Happy entries and good luck!
Like a New Baby!
Having a new book come out is very much like giving birth to a baby. You've spent so much time growing that creation - and then it's finally there in a real, tangible way! This is not a novel (pardon the pun) idea, of course, but it's so very true...
...And it applies so much to me right now in a way I didn't expect.
My existing children's picture book, "Life is a Bowl of Cherry Pits", has been a best seller for Radiant Hen Publishing. When the paperback copies sold out recently, the decision was made to turn the book into something called a "motion storybook" and have it available on DVD. This meant the story was professionally narrated (including character voices), and music and sound effects were added (all done by Tod Pronto of Pronto ProductionZ and his team). The fun and bright illustrations by Katie Flindall were brought to life by the graphic arts magic of Jacob L. Grant - meaning some of the illustration "parts" move as the story progresses like a short movie!
It's nothing short of magical to watch my book come alive in this entirely new way. So please celebrate with me and help me welcome my new baby! Yay!!!
Radiant Hen will put it up on their web site soon, but I have 50 copies that I will sell directly. Want to see a sample? I'm so happy you asked! Let me show you that new bundle of joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2X6...
...And it applies so much to me right now in a way I didn't expect.
My existing children's picture book, "Life is a Bowl of Cherry Pits", has been a best seller for Radiant Hen Publishing. When the paperback copies sold out recently, the decision was made to turn the book into something called a "motion storybook" and have it available on DVD. This meant the story was professionally narrated (including character voices), and music and sound effects were added (all done by Tod Pronto of Pronto ProductionZ and his team). The fun and bright illustrations by Katie Flindall were brought to life by the graphic arts magic of Jacob L. Grant - meaning some of the illustration "parts" move as the story progresses like a short movie!
It's nothing short of magical to watch my book come alive in this entirely new way. So please celebrate with me and help me welcome my new baby! Yay!!!
Radiant Hen will put it up on their web site soon, but I have 50 copies that I will sell directly. Want to see a sample? I'm so happy you asked! Let me show you that new bundle of joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2X6...
