When you join please introduce yourself!

[Jodi]

Shaeeza wrote: "Hi everybody,
This site seems to contain marvelous talent of all ages.I self published my first book. It is a read aloud picture book for the young child. Thank you for starting this group.
Here is..."

Welcome! Hope you find success and nice to have another author in the group!

[Kay]

Hi! I'm new here. I'm a teacher and just starting to write children books. What to learn more!Happy to join this group. Hope I can contribute something. Bye!

[Jodi]

Kay wrote: "Hi! I'm new here. I'm a teacher and just starting to write children books. What to learn more!Happy to join this group. Hope I can contribute something. Bye!"

Welcome Kay! Hop you find the group helpful though as a teacher, I bet you have a lot of inspiration!

[Kay]

Thanks Jodi.Sharing opinion also give me inspiration.

[Kay]

hello, joey.i'd went to the link given and i'd read it.quite interesting novel. Just ask- why dont you include malaysia in your debut GR giveaway?

[D.M.]

Hi, my name is Dave Dutcher. I'm an aspiring children's author in the middle of editing my first book. Pleased to meet you all.

[Jodi]

Welcome to all of our new members:). I am happy to see such a variety of members. Hope you each find useful tips and enjoyment

[Jodi]

Hi Joel,
I think it is okay if your book is new and you are seeking exposure. It seems no different to me than some authors who start by self publishing thier books. As in giving yourself five stars, it us a way you believe in yourself and in your work. Just an opinion: )

[Melissa]

Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm an illustrator in Manitoba.

[Mandi]

Hi, My name is Mandi. :o) I am new here but I have just published my first book on the kindle and it will be available in print soon. On amazon, you can search Mortimer's Sweet Retreat to pull it up.

[Sean]

Hi my name is Sean. I'm an aspiring children book author working on my first piece with my father who is a brilliant illustrator.

Our website is in its infantile state but it is http://lizzypraht.wordpress.com/

[Mymcbooks]

Hello my name is Ella Johnson owner of Memorable Children Books & Gifts www.mcbooksandgifts.com and a Book Reviewer. I love to review children's books. My blog is http://www.mymcbooks.wordpress.com. If you would like for me to review your books please drop me an email at Mymcbooks@yahoo.com

Thanks

[Jodi]

Fantastic Ella...I am sure we have some authors who will take you up on that. Welcome:)
Jodi

[Mymcbooks]

Jodi wrote: "Fantastic Ella...I am sure we have some authors who will take you up on that. Welcome:)
Jodi"

Thanks

[Patricia]

Ella, I would love reviews on my three published books. I can send eBooks or paperbacks as I see that you like to give the books away to children.

Let me know and I'll email you.

Trish.

[Mymcbooks]

Patricia wrote: "Ella, I would love reviews on my three published books. I can send eBooks or paperbacks as I see that you like to give the books away to children.

Let me know and I'll email you.

Trish."

Thanks Trish, I would love to review your books. Paperback would be great. My email address is mymcbooks@yahoo.com - email me and I will email you my mailing address.

Thanks again.

[Patricia]

Okay, Ella, I'll send one at a time. I have three. I'll send you a link to my website and blog, then you can pick which one you'd like first.


Thanks,

Trish.

[Jodi]

Welcome About. It is never too late to fulfill your dreams. My mom taught me that, and I always remember that. I love hearing all of these author stories. Keep sharing your journey, and welcome.

[Jodi]

Trish, I an a reading your third book:). Loving it! I will post reviews soon! Hugs
Jodi

Patricia wrote: "Okay, Ella, I'll send one at a time. I have three. I'll send you a link to my website and blog, then you can pick which one you'd like first.


Thanks,

Trish."

[Jodi]

Well, I am going to send you one of my books as well:). Would you mind if I post a link to the group for you?
Also, do you have a Facebook? Mine is http://www.Facebook.com/JodiStone.Chi...
Jodi:)

Mymcbooks wrote: "Hello my name is Ella Johnson owner of Memorable Children Books & Gifts www.mcbooksandgifts.com and a Book Reviewer. I love to review children's books. My blog is http://www.mymcbooks.wordpress.com..."

[Krystyna]

Hi -- Krystyna here.
I love, love kid's books.

I am in the early years of my career in architecture. My master's research project in school was a children's library designed around narratives of children's stories.

[I am not an author but...one day I hope to complete a couple of half-written children's stories I've started.]

[Mymcbooks]

You can find me on

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Memo...

and

Meet the Author
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Meet...


For a review of your book send me an email to Mymcbooks@yahoo.com



Jodi wrote: "Well, I am going to send you one of my books as well:). Would you mind if I post a link to the group for you?
Also, do you have a Facebook? Mine is http://www.Facebook.com/JodiStone.Chi......"




Jodi wrote: "Well, I am going to send you one of my books as well:). Would you mind if I post a link to the group for you?
Also, do you have a Facebook? Mine is http://www.Facebook.com/JodiStone.Chi......"

[Raychelle]

Greetings, All! I have written and illustrated two children's books (Little Girls Like You and Little Boys Like You) published on CreateSpace.com with four more on the way. I am experimenting with a variety of traditional and POD publishing formats. I also write family books and health and wellness books published on lulu.com. My author's website is http//:www.Raychelle-Writes.blogspot.com.
I look forward to sharing ideas and networking with everyone!

[Patricia]

Raychelle wrote: "Greetings, All! I have written and illustrated two children's books (Little Girls Like You and Little Boys Like You) published on CreateSpace.com with four more on the way. I am experimenting with ..."

Hi Rachelle, welcome. That link you added just took me to CreateSpace, but not to your book. do you have a link to your book?

I also published three children's books with CreateSpace. So far, I like them best. I tried a POD publisher but was not happy and had to pay more too. Plus the only books they sold were to my friends, so I cancelled the contract and went with CreateSpace.

[Raychelle]

Here are the links!

Little Boys Like You https://www.createspace.com/3659559

Little Girls Like You
https://www.createspace.com/3659542

[Jodi]

Welcome Raychelle!

[Raychelle]

Thank you, Jodi!

[Gail]

Hi,
I'm Gail, children's writer and fellow Solstice e-book author. My middle-grade grade mystery,'Danger at Baird's Den', has been recently been re-launched with a cool new cover, so I am pretty excited about that. Also, am happy to be in your group.

[Jodi]

Hi Gail! So happy to see you in the group!!!!

[Gail]

Thanks,Jodi. I am still getting the hang of Goodreads-there's a lot to absorb on this site-very author/reader friendly. I know you are out in the schools some with your brood, and wondered if you've spoken with the school librarians about how they are handling/stocking e-books. No hurry on responding as I know you are back in school, too. Just curious.
Gail

[Jodi]

HowThat's a great question, Gail. I hadn't thought about that, but I will find out. I haven't had a chance to go to the libraries, but will make it a point to. I am going out of town til Sunday, but will find something out next week. Glad to see you are enjoying Goodreads:-). Any marketing luck for you? I hope so. My school reading and signing is in late October...hoping to line more up

[[deleted user]]

Edison the Firefly series (Book 1) is finally finished and will be republished soon in it's new multilingual version along with a completely new look, one that will be sure to capture your attention and perhaps "brighten" your day.

You can also go to my FB fan site too at https://www.facebook.com/authordonnaraye

Please stay tuned for the release date. A new children's series is following Edisons' trail. For those waiting for Sands of Sanibel 2, Larson's Quest, that is coming very soon as well.


Blessings,

Donna

[Jodie]

Hi!

It's great to connect with those involved with children's books! I am an author of middle grade fantasy novels. They are published by Scholastic in Australia and New Zealand, Edizione Piemme in Italy, and I thought I'd try the indie-publishing path in the US because I just moved here.

I have been reading the previous introductions and I see a few familiar faces! Maybe the world is not such a big place afterall :-)

More info on my books can be found on my goodreads page or my website www.jodiebrownlee.com

I look forward to getting to know you all a little better.

Jodie

[Jodie]

Sam wrote: "Hi Everyone,

My name is Samantha, I have been writing Children's Books for many, many years but that is where it has ended. I am currently writing a Middle Grade fiction. I would love to have ..."

Hi Samantha from Denver! I am also now living in Denver. I just moved here from Australia and love it!

[Gail]

Jodie wrote: "Hi!

It's great to connect with those involved with children's books! I am an author of middle grade fantasy novels. They are published by Scholastic in Australia and New Zealand, Edizione Piemme i..."

Jodie wrote: "Hi!
Dear Jodie,
We'll have to watch our spelling on 'jodie/jodi'!! But, hey- we are all writers, after all. Welcome to the group-your website is wonderful and it has confirmed some things someone mentioned to me about mine-inspiration for me to make some improvements. Thanks for joining this group!
Gail
It's great to connect with those involved with children's books! I am an author of middle grade fantasy novels. They are published by Scholastic in Australia and New Zealand, Edizione Piemme i..."

[Jodie]

Gail wrote:
Dear Jodie,
We'll have to watch our spelling on 'jodie/jodi'!! But, hey- we are all writers, after all. Welcome to the group-your website is wonderful and it has confirmed some things

Thanks for the welcome, Gail! And thank you so much for taking the time to visit my website. I try to keep it interesting for my readers :-) I am exploring ways to interact more with them and now include a page in all my books which thanks them for reading the book and invites them to contact me via my website. I just started that this month so nothing to report yet.

[Trauma]

Hi everyone, I'm a new Author of Alanis' Daily Routine my first book about my daughter named Alanis who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. My name is Trauma Fontaine Newell, I'm currently working on my first Children's Book that is a funny, cute, whimsy and fun story to read to children. My illustrations are almost complete and great to see them all come to life with the story. I'm very excited about this book.

[Gail]

Hi,
Great idea - I have my email on my website, www.gailehedrick.com, but never thought of putting in my e-books. Marketing is the challenging part of writing, so it's wonderful to hear what other authors are doing. Keep us posted!

[Gail]

Gail wrote: "Hi,
Great idea - I have my email on my website, www.gailehedrick.com, but never thought of putting in my e-books. Marketing is the challenging part of writing, so it's wonderful to hear what other ..."
Not to confuse everyone, by my reply on 9/23 was to Jodie, not Trauma F-but "Hello" to you Trauma, just the same!

[Jodi]

So happy to have so many wonderful author, books, and people joining the group! The publishing world can be quite overwhelming at times and it is comforting to know we authors are not alone in our quest. I am so happy to be a writer, and meeting this wonderful group makes it even more worthwhile. Welcome to all of you. Please keep sharing your successes and links to your work.
Happy writing!
Jodi

[Sheri]

Hi there! It's great to meet everyone! I'm Sheri Fink, author of the #1 best-selling children's picture book, The Little Rose.

My book empowers kids to embrace their differences as unique gifts and to believe in themselves no matter what anyone else thinks or says. Here's my website: http://www.TheLittleRoseBook.com.

Big thanks to Jodi for creating this group!

Sheri

[Maranda]

Hi! My name is Maranda Russell and I am a children's writer and foster/adoptive parent. My latest releases are ebooks, the first, entitled "In Memory of Dad", is geared for ages 7-14 and is an inspirational story about loss and moving on. The other ebook, "Weezie, the Elephant with Allergies" is an illustrated short story about acceptance and unconditional love. Of course, it also has quite a bit of gross humor that kids will love! Both ebooks have gotten great reviews so far and are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords.

[Jodi]

Hi. Sheri!
So happy for you on the success of your book, and very happy to have you as a member of the group! It is always a privilage when another author joins:)
Wishing you continued success!
Jodi

Sheri wrote: "Hi there! It's great to meet everyone! I'm Sheri Fink, author of the #1 best-selling children's picture book, The Little Rose.

My book empowers kids to embrace their differences as unique gifts..."

[Jodi]

Welcome, Maranda! I love childrens books that incorporate humor! And the fact that you are a foster/adoptive parent is inspiring. Happy to welcome you to the group:)
Jodi Maranda wrote: "Hi! My name is Maranda Russell and I am a children's writer and foster/adoptive parent. My latest releases are ebooks, the first, entitled "In Memory of Dad", is geared for ages 7-14 and is an in..."

[Magda]

I’m a writer (Mikolay & Julia kids books ) & award winning filmmaker.

I’ve been making films and writing stories or making up stories for as long as I can remember.

I’m mostly interested in social issues (women & kids), human loneliness and fantasy.

I suppose that is why I make films about loneliness of human soul, which I would call dramas and write fantasy stories.

If anyone one of you is interested my website www.magdaolchawska.com

[Nicola]

Hi everyone!

I'm Niki, and I write fantasy for the 11+ age group (and a few adults too, of course!)

My first book is called Alice Parker's Metamorphosis

Book 2 in the series, 'Alice Parker and the Mind Magician' is due for release early April.

Many thanks

[Big]

Hello! My name is TJ Benham. I have one book published, "Don't Stick a Bean Up Your Nose!" and am learning more about children's publishing then I ever imagined it was possible to know. :D Glad to be here!

[Jodi]

Hello everyone! Please don't forget to post your links! As an author, the more exposure you have, the better so post any links you have...your websites,and the links to your fanpages as well as the links to purchase your books! Happy to see the group growing with such amazing talent!

[Nicola]

Thanks Jodi!

I'll add my other links, then:
http://nicolapalmerwriter.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/AliceParkersAdventures

:)

[Harris]

I am a fiction writer with 20 titles on the market. I write many kinds of fiction but my first love is children's books. Like all writers I face the same problems marketing my work. I hope the contacts I make on this site will help get some of my stories told.