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A Unique Review Not to Miss

Are you ready for one of the most CREATIVE and ENTERTAINING book reviews, ever? Don’t miss Pen Pals & Picture Books’ “Bizarro Book Club” post on my juvenile/YA fantasty novel, Mr. Underneath. Robyn and Whitney’s posts are a (Halloween) treat to read! http://www.penpalsandpicturebooks.com...

TINCAN: A Graphic Novel and Interactive Story App (a Kickstarter campaign by Randy Briley)

TINCAN is a fable set in the distant future. It features a giant tree-felling robot named Rex. Rex encounters a crow on his latest assignment to chop down one of the few remaining forests in the area. The crow and Rex struggle to understand each other throughout the book. The crow wonders, “How can a mindless machine simply run amuck and destroy peaceful habitats? How can he allow animals, forests, rivers, and valleys to be destroyed and paved over in the name of progress?” For his part, Rex doesn’t understand why the crow doesn’t believe that more homes, stores, and parking lots make the world an exciting place where everyone gets what they want. The two debate this throughout the book until the story concludes in an unexpected fashion. This is an entertaining and original book with an important message. It combines stop motion puppet work, sculpting, model building, painting, photography, digital work, green screen shooting and more.

This is a huge, ambitious project created by a single dedicated artist who needs your help bringing its message into the world. Please take a moment to read more about the project, view Randy’s video (kids may enjoy seeing the model robot Randy built from scratch), discover the rewards available when you offer your support, and help spread the word. Thank you! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1430302120/tincan-a-graphic-novel-and-interactive-story-app-w

Back-to-back Reviews from “Silver Shoes and Rabbit Holes”

“Mr. Briley is as gifted a storyteller as he is an artist, and now I have a spooky “big kid book” (um, middle reader novel) by Mr. Briley that is absolutely perfect for a chilly October night.” Read more of Danzel’s review of Mr. Underneath: http://www.silvershoesandrabbitholes.com/2013/10/mr-underneath.html

 

Also check our her fabulous review of Big Pigs and Sock Dances: http://www.silvershoesandrabbitholes.com/2013/09/big-pigs-and-sock-dances.html

 

With a name like “Silver Shoes and Rabbit Holes”, you know Danzel’s blog merits checking out. Thanks, Danzel!

Two New Reviews

RMS was honored with TWO wonderful new book reviews of Big Pigs and Sock Dances today! Check out the review featured in the Snoqualmie Valley-Issaquah Macaroni Kid Newsletter (a “yes, please” for all parents in the area):  http://snoqualmievalley.macaronikid.com/article/unpublished/571874/big-pigs-and-sock-dances.

Next, read the lovely Lynn Hooper’s review on the popular Mom Start blog (featuring a photo of her darling daughters enjoying it together): http://momstart.com/2013/09/childrens-book-review-big-pigs-and-sock-dances-by-randy-briley/  Both reviews are so appreciated! Thank you!

Woodinville Toddler Group in Nov

Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I will have a table at Woodinville Toddler Group’s craft sale to sell and sign my books (with a fun little gift for my littlest fans). There will be a lot of wonderful vendors sharing their treasures and supporting WTG at this indoor event. Bring the family and support a wonderful cause! http://www.woodinvilletoddlergroup.com/

Northshore United Church of Christ 18900 168th Avenue NE
Woodinville, WA 98072

Village Bean Reading

Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 12 p.m.

Come enjoy a delicious bite to eat at

The Village Bean in Country Village (Bothell) while listening to me read my

picture book, Big Pigs and Sock Dances. I’ll also be doing an art demo and will

leave some time for Q and A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Hope to see a lot of friends and new faces, too! http://www.thevillagebeanbothell.com/

Macaroni Kid

A huge thank you to Cherry Valley Macaroni Kid for the great review in their

newsletter today! Here is the link for anyone who’d like to check it out: http://cherryvalley.macaronikid.com/article/561748/big-pigs-and-sock-dances-book-review

Macaroni Kid is a free weekly email newsletter highlighting upcoming

kid-friendly events and activities in Carnation, Duvall, Monroe, Cottage Lake,

and Sultan. If your family lives in this area, check out the Cherry Valley

webpage and/or Facebook page to get the scoop on all the fun!

LeBleu Fall Festival

Just mailed autographed copies of Big Pigs and Sock Dances and Mr. Underneath to

LeBleu Settlement Elementary in Louisiana as donations for their Fall Festival

Auction and Dinner fundraiser. Always happy to support education, literacy,

students, and teachers! We hope you meet your goal!

Thanks to the folks on GoodReads!

Thanks to all the GoodReads members who entered my giveaway contests! 1,396

people entered the Mr. Underneath giveaway and 1,014 people entered the Big Pigs

and Sock Dances giveaway. GoodReads randomly chose ten winners of each book. I

have ordered the books and they should arrive in the next few weeks or sooner.

Congratulations to all twenty of you! Happy reading…I look forward to hearing

your honest opinions in your Amazon and GoodReads reviews (thank you).

Making Progress on TINCAN

For those that have asked for some more making of pictures of my TINCAN story. Here are some shots I took when building the robot for the book. Hope you enjoy!

Robot hands




Working vent doors on top of the bot




Here is one of the LED lights I put in the eyes.




Early shot of the paint job.




Green screen test of the bot