Welcome! Feel free to post your links and requests.

[Jenny]

This is the first post in this group. I would like to thank everyone for joining. Please feel free to post any links you have and ask for a little boost from others.

[Jenny]

I will start off. I have two kids books out. I would appreciate it if it would be tweeted. If you tweet about it, would you mind pasting this into your tweet:

Cute and funny #childrensbook. 5 star review from Readers' Favorite. Ducky Duck Doesn't Want to be a Duck #kindlebook http://amzn.to/1bdcbk1

Thank you all for your time and I let us know what we can do for you.

[Kim]

Hi Jenny, I have a children's book coming out soon, The Island of Lost Children, a contemporary re-imagining of the story of Peter and Wendy. I'd really like to engage with other children's book writers about what works for promotion and marketing. I'm also looking for children's book reviewers.

Kim

[Gia]

Hi Kim,
My advice on marketing is this : get a user friendly website as well as use Facebook Fan page to get hits on your book.
There are plenty of reviewers out there - you should also check out http://www.jacketflap.com as a source too.

[Kim]

Thanks, Gia. My web site is getting there and I have a FB page set up, as well. I appreciate the web site.

Kim

[Gia]

Finally have my website up http://journeytojazzland.com :D whooT

[Kim]

Charity wrote: "Hey everyone!

I just self-published my first children's book "Roly-Poly Monster" last month. I'm looking for reviews as well as facebook "likes" - here are my links:

Amazon Book Link: http://amzn..."

Just bought your book, Charity. Looks like fun.

Charity wrote: "Hey everyone!

I just self-published my first children's book "Roly-Poly Monster" last month. I'm looking for reviews as well as facebook "likes" - here are my links:

Amazon Book Link: http://amzn..."

[Lisa]

Hello Everyone!
My name is Lisa Service. I wrote a children's picture book called "Where Has Polly Gone?" last month. I am looking for reviews, marketing tips, a tweet of support/Facebook like, or just support. Please check out my website - www.wherehaspollygone.com

Thanks,
Lisa

[Gia]

Hi! If your child is interested in music, then my picture book Journey to Jazzland is a great introduction! Available now on Amazon and other places.
Also, I am running a Picture Book Blog hop so if you are interested and on Facebook, please check this event out! https://www.facebook.com/events/13933... Deadline is Feb. 18th!

[Carmela]

Hi! If your kids like adventure books where the character's are animals then the Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove is the boob for you. All about helping a friend in need, and even sword fighting with a live pirate. available for Kindle as well as paper back on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books a Million.

Also if you're interested and on Facebook please check out my page and like it https://www.facebook.com/lorenzothebear

[Elaine]

Hi everyone! My friend Marsha Cook has a great new book out called The Busy Bus.This is a colorful easy read for children ages 5-10.
"The Busy Bus by Marsha Cook is an amusing collection of poems for children. The rhymes are witty and the illustrations are colorful. This is a fun book to read with your child and is sure to bring smiles and giggles especially when read out loud in a classroom, library or before bed."
http://amzn.to/1imsLj9 Thank you and please TWEET if possible. :)

[K.]

Hello dear writers! My name is Kristen and I am currently promoting my Dani P. Mystery series. I published my first book, Dani and the Haunted House, in December 2013. It is available on Amazon (http://goo.gl/9HyEQ1)in paperback and on Kindle. My second book will be out shortly. I also have several more books in this series under way.

My little protagonist is a mixture of sweet & sassy. She isn't about to let anything---or anyone---stop her when she's out to solve a mystery. She is aided by her timid, but loyal, best friend. Chloe may not be as brave as Dani, but she'll never let her down. By the same token, Dani will always protect and defend Chloe. Together, these two young girls are at the heart of any mischief that comes their way.


I love connecting with other children's writers! I truly believe in helping one another and getting the word out about other books as well as my own. My philosophy seems to be a fit for this group. I believe there is a book out there for every child; the more choices we can offer them, the more likely they will become avid, life-long readers. I love seeing children succeed!

Please feel free to check out my goodreads account (K.Lamb), website at http://www.danipmystery.com, or Facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/danipmystery. Please be sure to "Like" my page while you are there!

Please RT: "Check out Dani and the Haunted House on Amazon at: http://goo.gl/9HyEQ1
The first book in the Dani P. Mystery series."

Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you.

Wishing you all a little adventure,

K. Lamb

[K.]

Lisa wrote: "Hello Everyone!
My name is Lisa Service. I wrote a children's picture book called "Where Has Polly Gone?" last month. I am looking for reviews, marketing tips, a tweet of support/Facebook like, or ..."

Lisa, I used Amazon's "Look Inside" feature to sneak a peek at your book. It looks adorable! Great job on the website as well. I'll tweet it later and post it on my Facebook page for you as well. :) Good luck!

[K.]

Charity wrote: "Hey everyone!

I just self-published my first children's book "Roly-Poly Monster" last month. I'm looking for reviews as well as facebook "likes" - here are my links:

Amazon Book Link: http://amzn..."

Hi Charity!

I'll be sure to Tweet your book later and add it to my Facebook page as suggested reading. It looks great. Very nicely done. You also did a great job on your website.

[Donald]

Hello everyone. I'm new to Goodreads, but am finding all of these books listed to be great. I will definitely share them with my children. It's wonderful to see other writer's imaginations play out in children's book. I believe children should have to opportunity to expand their imaginations through reading, so that one day their imagination can lead them through life. I recently published my first children's book "The Adventures of Bubba and Sissy: Daddy Does the Same Thing" which I first illustrated and created for my own children, but decided to share it with the world. It's available on Amazon and Createspace.com, and you can check out the adventure on facebook.com/bubbaandsissy
Thank you fellow authors for being fearless in your journey to creativity.

[K.]

You are quite welcome, Charity. :)

[Michelle]

Hi everyone. Thank you for all of the helpful information. I have enjoyed reading your posts and visiting your websites. I am preparing to launch my first children's picture book. I have a website www.michelleeastmanbooks.com and have begun promoting it on my facebook page. My question is how does an author get images to post on google and other search engines? I noticed Charity has several images and links when I searched her name. I appreciate any insight you can offer.

Thanks,
Michelle

[Srinidhi.R]

Hi everyone,

I've written a children's book titled "Dream of rainbows"

Dream of rainbows book summary-

A boy who has never seen a rainbow aspires and dreams to see one. He had heard from his teacher and everyone in school that rainbows are beautiful, rainbows are magical. But he starts thinking and wondering if he will ever see his first rainbow.
This book will inspire children to help them set high goals and achieve them in their lives..

Here's the amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Rainbows-...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-Rainbow...

Fan page for the book:

www.facebook.com/DreamofRainbows

Official blog:

http://dreamofrainbowsthebook.blogspo...

Please like my fan page in Facebook.

Thanks and regards,

Srinidhi.R

[Corine]

Hello everyone,

So great to meet you and to see all of the wonderful work you have created.

I also enjoy connecting with other children's book authors/illustrators.

I have published two books~ Buddy's Dream and Can We Play Again?

Looking forward to connecting with all of you.

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Corine-Dehghanp...

twitter:
https://twitter.com/CorineD2

facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CanWePlayAga...

website:
http://booksbycorined.com/

Best regards,
Corine Dehghanpisheh

[Cat]

Hey, Corine,
Looking forward to connecting with yo!

[Cat]

Srinidhi.R wrote: "Hi everyone,

I've written a children's book titled "Dream of rainbows"

Dream of rainbows book summary-

A boy who has never seen a rainbow aspires and dreams to see one. He had heard from his tea..."

[Cat]

Good luck with your rainbow book!

[Cat]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone. Thank you for all of the helpful information. I have enjoyed reading your posts and visiting your websites. I am preparing to launch my first children's picture book. I have a website ..."

[Cat]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone. Thank you for all of the helpful information. I have enjoyed reading your posts and visiting your websites. I am preparing to launch my first children's picture book. I have a website ..."

So glad I found this group for promoting other children’s book with other authors of this genre. I’m an indie author of illustrated chapter books for young readers. Just published my second book, Finding Fuzzy: a You-Decide Tale of a Lost FriendFinding Fuzzy: a You-Decide Tale of a Lost Friend. Set on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, this book for grades K-3 is based on family beach trips, where we stayed with 10 young nieces and nephews in a real cozy yellow cottage.

I'll take the time it deserves to go through this thread and add my support to the requests noted. Please find below promo efforts that I’d be over the moon to have help with. I recently signed up for Twitter and have yet to do my first tweet…..this group will offer lots to tweet about. Cheers!

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Michaels/e/...

Facebook Likes Exchange
https://www.facebook.com/catmichaelsw...

Goodreads (And a GR Giveaway ending 15 April)
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Cat Michaels
Might you consider signing up for the Giveaway and adding Fuzzy to your want-to-read shelf? I'm also pleased to add you as a GR friend.

Website
www.catmichaelswriter.com

Twitter
https://twitter.com/CatMichaelsBook

[Cat]

Hi, Michelle,

(Apologies if this duplicates, but I cannot see the thread discussion.) Are you familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) and Google? Basically, your site ranks higher in searches if it has a blog, uses powerful key words links-back from your webpage to other sites with 'valued' content, etc. Google also tends to rank sites higher if they use Google analytics and webmaster tools. Having these elements in place gives a higher search ranking and visibility in a search.

Here's a great article by my web host that explains steps you can take now to enhance SEO. Good luck!

http://kb.weebly.com/seo.html

[Cat]

Congrats, Donald!

[Cat]

K. wrote: "Hello dear writers! My name is Kristen and I am currently promoting my Dani P. Mystery series. I published my first book, Dani and the Haunted House, in December 2013. It is available on Amazon (h..."

[Cat]

Good stuff ... Congrats for churning out the books! Looking forward to searching your social media sites and connecting with you.

[K.]

Cat wrote: "Good stuff ... Congrats for churning out the books! Looking forward to searching your social media sites and connecting with you."

Cat, it was a pleasure e-meeting you and connecting with you via Facebook. I look forward to future conversations.

Kristen

[K.]

Your help in promoting this on Twitter today would be greatly appreciated!

Please tweet: "#Follow @danipmystery and download K. Lamb's #free copy of Dani and the Haunted House today on Amazon! http://goo.gl/9HyEQ1"

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate it.

All the best,

K. Lamb

[Michelle]

Cat wrote: "Hi, Michelle,

(Apologies if this duplicates, but I cannot see the thread discussion.) Are you familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) and Google? Basically, your site ranks higher in sear..."

Cat wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone. Thank you for all of the helpful information. I have enjoyed reading your posts and visiting your websites. I am preparing to launch my first children's picture book...."

Thank you for the helpful search engine information!
Michelle

[Cat]

K. wrote: "Your help in promoting this on Twitter today would be greatly appreciated!

Please tweet: "#Follow @danipmystery and download K. Lamb's #free copy of Dani and the Haunted House today on Amazon! ht..."


Oh goody. My first Tweet -:D

[Michelle]

Check out a preview of my children's picture book, The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale at www.michelleeastmanbooks.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/thelegendofdustbunnies/

I hope to release it before summer.

Thank you,
Michelle

Jenny wrote: "This is the first post in this group. I would like to thank everyone for joining. Please feel free to post any links you have and ask for a little boost from others."

Michelle wrote: "Cat wrote: "Hi, Michelle,

(Apologies if this duplicates, but I cannot see the thread discussion.) Are you familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) and Google? Basically, your site ranks hi..."

[Srinidhi.R]

Cat wrote: "Good luck with your rainbow book!"
Thank you very much..

[K.]

Thank you, Cat! I truly appreciate it! I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

All the best,

Kristen

[Cat]

Hey, Group,

My GR giveaway ends tomorrow, and I'd appreciate your help promoting it on your social media sites.
Thanks! Cat


Ending 15 April --- Goodreads Giveaway for a *signed* copy of "Finding Fuzzy: a You-Decide Tale of a Lost Friend." Sign up to win @ https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

BOOK SUMMARY:
After Jenna loses Fuzzy (her blue plush rabbit BFF) on a family beach trip, Jenna faces the toughest decision of her young life …. And YOU get to help her decide the ending of this illustrated chapter book for grades K-3.

[K.]

Cat,

Absolutely! I'll post it as soon as I get home from work in a couple of hours. Good luck with your giveaway!

Have a lovely day,

Kristen

[Michelle]

I am afraid I am not savvy in terms of blogging or optimizing search engines. It is definitely an area I need to develop. Thanks so much for your tips!

Michelle

Michelle wrote: "Cat wrote: "Hi, Michelle,

(Apologies if this duplicates, but I cannot see the thread discussion.) Are you familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) and Google? Basically, your site ranks hi..."

Michelle wrote: "Check out a preview of my children's picture book, The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale at www.michelleeastmanbooks.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/thelegendofdustbunnies/

I hope to r..."

[Cat]

K. wrote: "Cat,

Absolutely! I'll post it as soon as I get home from work in a couple of hours. Good luck with your giveaway!

Have a lovely day,

Kristen"

[Cat]

Thanks!

[Cat]

Michelle wrote: "I am afraid I am not savvy in terms of blogging or optimizing search engines. It is definitely an area I need to develop. Thanks so much for your tips!

Michelle

Michelle wrote: "Cat wrote: "Hi..."

[Cat]

Michelle,
It just takes time to learn all this stuff, and much of that learning is done by trial and error. (I had knots in my stomach when I did my first blog post because I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting myself into -:D) You'll get the hang of it!
Cat

[K.]

Cat,

It wouldn't all fit on Twitter so I said, "Check out Cat Michaels' Goodreads Giveaway of Finding Fuzzy @ https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... Contest ends April 15th!"

Have a great day,

Kristen

[Michelle]

Cat wrote: "Michelle,
It just takes time to learn all this stuff, and much of that learning is done by trial and error. (I had knots in my stomach when I did my first blog post because I wasn't exactly sure ..."

You are sweet to say so. I am making my way through, but it is so nice to have support via online communities!

[Cat]

K. wrote: "Cat,

It wouldn't all fit on Twitter so I said, "Check out Cat Michaels' Goodreads Giveaway of Finding Fuzzy @ https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... Contest ends April 15th!"

Have a great..."

[Cat]

That is perfect. (I must work on twittering shorter.). Thanks so much!

[Cat]

Michelle wrote: "Cat wrote: "Michelle,
It just takes time to learn all this stuff, and much of that learning is done by trial and error. (I had knots in my stomach when I did my first blog post because I wasn't e..."

[Cat]

-:D

[Donald]

Cat,
I shared the link to your giveaway on my Facebook page. I think this community is amazing! It's so easy for people to not read today, but we can make a difference. Children's books are a great way for families to connect--so much more than television--and inspiring families share time together is something I'm adamant about. Best of luck.

[Cat]

Donald wrote: "Cat,
I shared the link to your giveaway on my Facebook page. I think this community is amazing! It's so easy for people to not read today, but we can make a difference. Children's books are a gr..."

Thanks so much, Donald! I had a great turnout for the giveaway and appreciate your help. And totally agree that having a supportive author community like this makes it oodles easier to be an indie writer.