When you join please introduce yourself!

[AUTHOR: Deborah]

Mammy wrote: "Hi Deborah,
Glad you joined. There are some wonderful people here. Jodi (the moderator) is very kind and helpful with any questions. Actually, I have found most of the people here kind and respect..."

Thank you Mammy for the warm welcome and encouragement. I see there is great talent on this site. Glad we can all meet here.

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AUTHOR: Deborah wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Deborah Gandy and I write children's books. I have one book on the market," A SQUEAKY LITTLE MOUSE NAMED RAINBOW". I have 4 more written but money is an issue and for now ..."

Hi Deborah,
Glad you joined. I think we're all learning, having fun and encouraging each other.
Carol

[Jayne]

Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the first week of December. It is a rhyming picture book for ages 3-8.

[Mammy]

Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the first week of De..."

Hi Jayne,
Glad you joined! Your book looks and sounds fun! I think you will enjoy this group, I am.

[Jeff]

Hi there,
I'm Jeff, from Perth, Western Australia.
Like many that I can see here, I started writing (in my case middle reader fiction) for my two boys. You'll never guess the target market for my first novel: Super Ninja Alien Robot Monsters.

Once upon a time I did do my own drawings - I used to write and illustrate for a greeting card company back in the 90's - but I went for someone more skilful when it came to the illustrations in my novel.

Look forward to chatting with you all over the next little while.
Jeff

[Jayne]

Mammy wrote: "Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the fi..."

Thanks, Mammy. I had a lot of fun writing it and watching as the illustrations came to life!

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Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the first week of De..."
Welcome Jayne. Good job and getting your first book out and best of luck with it.

[Xist]

Hello everyone!

We're Xist Publishing, and we create books for the touchscreen generation. Our goal is to create good, educational books that are accessible to kids and utilize the latest technology.

Please visit our website and check out our books!
http://xistpublishing.com/

and follow us on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/XistPublishing

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Xist wrote: "Hello everyone!

We're Xist Publishing, and we create books for the touchscreen generation. Our goal is to create good, educational books that are accessible to kids and utilize the latest technol..."

I would like to know more about your program, but the submission button on your website wasn't working.
Carol

[El]

Hi Jodi and all - I am El, a children's book illustrator from the UK. I do books for Early Readers and like to add filmic angles, crazy expressions and visual jokes into the pictures. Love The Muppets, Ed Gorey, Ronald Searle, and all the Airplane/Naked Gun/Will Ferrel movies. My next book publishes tomorrow (15 November 2012) and is called Trucilla's Wedding Cake - here's it is http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trucillas-Wed....
Now on Amazon/in UK bookshops (Waterstones etc etc). If anyone fancies honestly reviewing it I would be very grateful! Free copies for bloggers/reviewers! Message me if you are interested. Elx

[Jayne]

Carol wrote: "Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the fi..."

Thanks, Carol. I am enjoying the experiences that have presented themselves along the way. Can't wait to have the book in my hands. :)

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So cool to see so many people from all over the world.

[Sunayna]

Hi, everyone. My name is Sunayna Prasad. I am a college sophomore at a school in New York City. I am writing a middle grade fantasy novel

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Hi Sunaya Good to have you in the group. I hope you didn't get much damage from the storm Sandy.

[Sunayna]

Hi, thanks for acknowledging that. Sandy didn't affect me as much as it did to others. But I did lose power for more than 2 weeks.

[Emma]

Hello everyone, my name is Emma and I have just had my first children's book published - "Hobson the Hippo Hurries Home"
Hoping to meet other illustrators and authors here.
Please take a look at my book here: http://www.lulu.com/gb/en/shop/emma-w...

and here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hobson-Hippo-...

[Helena]

Hello I'm introducing myself as instructed...My name is Helena Duggan, I'm a children's book author from Kilkenny in Ireland. My book "A Place Called Perfect" is an adventure/mystery story written for children that are 9-13 years of age. I'm new (as an author) to Goodreads!

[Gma]

Hi! I'm lovingly known as Gma Mary Adkinson by my 17+ grandchildren and 6+ great-grandchildren. My first children's book "Growing Up with Princess Lizzy: little life lessons" was published October 2012. I'm so excited to find other people with my same passion. Looking forward to meeting you all!

[Melanie]

Hello! My name is Melanie Dellas. I am the author of the Fantastic, Fabulous Creatures & Beasts series, as well as co-author with my 9-year-old son John of Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake...We Made A Mistake!

[Jodi]

AUTHOR: Deborah wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Deborah Gandy and I write children's books. I have one book on the market," A SQUEAKY LITTLE MOUSE NAMED RAINBOW". I have 4 more written but money is an issue and for now ..."

Welcome, Deborah! I'd love to review your book if you're interested...sounds adorable :). If you'd like a copy of mine I can send it your way too. my email is stone3snuggles@netzero.net if you're interested! And thanks for joining the group!

Jodi Stone

[Jodi]

Gma Mary wrote: "Hi! I'm lovingly known as Gma Mary Adkinson by my 17+ grandchildren and 6+ great-grandchildren. My first children's book "Growing Up with Princess Lizzy: little life lessons" was published October ..."

Very nice to meet you! Wow! 17+ grandchildren and 6+great grandchildren must provide such inspiration! Hope you enjoy being in the group!

Jodi Stone

[Jodi]

Melanie wrote: "Hello! My name is Melanie Dellas. I am the author of the Fantastic, Fabulous Creatures & Beasts series, as well as co-author with my 9-year-old son John of Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake...We Made A Mistake!"


Welcome!

Jodi

[Jodi]

Helena wrote: "Hello I'm introducing myself as instructed...My name is Helena Duggan, I'm a children's book author from Kilkenny in Ireland. My book "A Place Called Perfect" is an adventure/mystery story written ..."


Love the title! Happy you have joined the group, Helena! :)

Jodi Stone

[Jodi]

Emma wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Emma and I have just had my first children's book published - "Hobson the Hippo Hurries Home"
Hoping to meet other illustrators and authors here.
Please take a look at m..."

Hello, Emma! Love the title of your book :)...if you're ever interested in a book review swap, let me know! My book, 'Savannah's Story' is out now and itching for reviews. If you would like to exchange pdf's for review, send to stone3snuggles@netzero.net and I'll send mine as well!

Jodi Stone

[Jodi]

Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the first week of De..."


Hi, Jayne! Welcome!
Your book cover is adorable! Pleased you have joined such an amazing group of authors!

Jodi Stone

[Jodi]

AUTHOR: Deborah wrote: "Hi Carol, Thanks for the welcome. My first book I self published which set my husband and I back a bit. I personally think they charged too much for the book since the economy is so bad but I had ..."


Hi, Deborah. I hear you about the economy. It's hard enough being a writer, let alone one that is trying to pay for the publishing themselves. Hang in there...there are many traditional publishers that don't charge, so I suggest submitting your book that way too :). If you need any advice, we have such an amazing group that tries to help one another. I'd be happy to do a review swap and help you get the word out about your book...that's what this group's mission is...authors helping authors.

Jodi Stone :)

[Niki]

Hi everyone, my name is Niki Alling. I've written & illustrated seven children's books and I also write in other genres. I am a mother of two grown children and a grandmother of two and another on the way! I also work in a Pre-K classroom. (Some of my books revolve around a classroom setting) I am new to using Goodreads, thank you for having me.

[John]

Hello my name is John. Nickname: lostydharma. :) I am a new children's ebook author. I have affordable ebooks available on Itunes, Amazon & Barnes & Noble. I love Jesus, writing, family, friends, Christmas and anything that inspires me. Please check out my website for more information: www.whyilovebooks.wordpress.com or follow me on twitter: @lostydharma.
Thank you and God Bless.

[Abha]

Hi All,
I have just published my first children's book and have it available as an ebook and paperback on the usual sites. I would appreciate any help getting the word out. I can do the same for whoever may be interested on my facebook and twitter @abhac1. The book is called "The Little Ant" by Abha C
Thank you and Happy New Year!

[Christine]

I am Christine Corretti, art historian, children's author, and artist. I wrote "A Father's Wish: the Tale of King Big Bear the Fat" and am working on a children's/YA book "Legend of the Wolf." If you need illustrations for your children's book I'd love to make them for you. Send me an email at cxc161@cwru.edu so we can arrange something. my website: http://www.chroniclesofkingbigbear.com/

[Christine]

Dear friends, If you have a children's book and/or YA book let me pin it for you on my Pinterest board "Children's and Young Adult Literature."
Send me an email about this at cxc161@cwru.edu

[Suzanne]

Hi everyone,

I'm Suzanne Main. I have written one children's book - a humorous adventure aimed at boys aged 9-11. It will be published in Feb/Mar 2013 by Pear Jam Books. The title is still under debate! I'm currently writing a second book, a YA dytopian novel and blogging my journey as I go at www.sjmain.wordpress.com

I'm looking forward to connecting with other authors of children's books, and sharing information.

[Maurice David]

Hi

My name is Maurice. I write children's books under the pen name David Chuka. Currently have 2 books published on Amazon. Below is my author page link. Looking forward to joining the discussion.

http://www.amazon.com/David-Chuka/e/B...

[Debra]

My name is Debra Thompson. I write children books. My passion is writing. My published book is The Crumb Snatchers (Sept 2012)and can be found on amazon. I am currently working on the second book involving the Crumb Snatchers. I look forward to connecting with other authors. My website is authormixx.com

Decrumbsnatcher@twitter.com

[Maurice David]

D C wrote: "My name is Debra Thompson. I write children books. My passion is writing. My published book is The Crumb Snatchers (Sept 2012)and can be found on amazon. I am currently working on the second book i..." Welcome Debra. Just checked out your page on Amazon. Hope we can both be of help to each other.

[Debra]

Maurice David wrote: "D C wrote: "My name is Debra Thompson. I write children books. My passion is writing. My published book is The Crumb Snatchers (Sept 2012)and can be found on amazon. I am currently working on the s..."

Thanks, any tips or comments about anything would be welcomed by me.

[Anna]

Hello, I'm new to this group and would like to introduce myself.

I'm a literary agent with Liza Dawson Associates in New York where I specialize in children's books, especially illustrated books. I'm also the author of two children's books: Shlemiel Crooks, based on a Yiddish newspaper article I uncovered about the attempted robbery of my great-grandfather’s kosher liquor store in St. Louis in 1919, and Greenhorn, an illustrated children’s novel about a young Holocaust survivor who arrived at a Brooklyn yeshiva in the 1940s with only a small box that he wouldn't let out of his sight.

You can see my full Goodreads profile at:

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

I am currently participating in a Goodreads Giveaway of Greenhorn . It's a tough story, but many states have mandated Holocaust education, which means kids will need resources about this subject, and the publisher NewSouth Books has made free downloads of a Discussion Guide and Classroom Guide for the book available from its website.

The Giveaway ends on February 17, 2013.

I look forward to being part of this group and following the discussions.

[Jayne]

Carol wrote: "Jayne wrote: "Hi everyone. I am pleased to have stumbled upon this group and look forward to reading through the threads. My first published children's book called Messy Jessy is coming out the fi..."

Thanks, Carol. It was so fun when we picked it up from the publishers. I am off to do a school visit tomorrow.

[Peter]

Hello,
I am a professional artist and illustrator, born in Glasgow, and currently working in the UK after 20 years of living and working in France. I am seeking to contact authors who require illustrations for book projects.

My work can be viewed on-line at :
http://fromackroydtozanzibar.tumblr.com

For an overview please visit :
http://fromackroydtozanzibar.tumblr.c...

My work is often humorous, but detailed and realistic approaches are also possible. I will be delighted to hear from any follower of this column, currently seeking an illustrator.
With best wishes,
Peter

[J.m.]

Hi, my name is J.M. Wilson, the J, is for Jill. I am a writer and a self published author. I have become a social media butterfly! I have probably gained more IT skills since the launch of my book, The Ruby Ridd Adventures, Otherworld launched, November 2012, than I have actually sold books.
Ruby Ridd is based upon my niece, who when I began writing was just six or seven years old. I used to tell her of a secret race who lived in Lincolnshire, they live in the hills, tunnelled into the Earth and have magical skills only she and I could dream of. Of course then she wanted to meet them. In reality she couldn't, as they are a secret! In the stories I told, she has adventure after adventure.
I have found the hardest thing is to know where to market the book. It is a novel, pitched at 6 to 12 year olds, there are no pictures, so do I market it to parents, who would perhaps need to read it to the younger children.
All hints and tips would be very welcome. Hello and thank you x

[Joe]

Hey everyone! My name is Joe Hempel.

It was recommended that I join this group because I'm starting a Saturday Morning Kids review section in March on my review blog Top of the Heap at http://joehempel.wordpress.com

Hope you stop by!

[Muhammad]

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all are fine there!

I am Muhammad Ashraf, the author of Tubby the Tabby.
I am a local writer and writes mostly children's book.

Tubby the Tabby is my first book as I am starting my adventure in this world of writing and sharing.

About the book:

A Tabby called Tubby is known for his quirky habits. But one day, those habits were no longer seen as Tubby was nowhere to be found...

But there was once,
By choice or by chance,

No bumps were heard,
And that was pretty weird.

Together we questioned,
"What had happened?"

Guess what we had found?
He was no longer around!

For those who would like to support this new author and find more, you can head to:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muhamma...

You can "liked" the page and place your order there.
The book cost $25 each and will be arriving in March.

[Charlene]

Hello All. I am Charlene and just getting a little more "into" GoodReads after being a member for a long time. Have been distracted by a kidney transplant and my recovery. All is going great. Read EVERYTHING - all genres at least once, but I love literature such as Lewis Carrol's, Jonathon Swift's, even Dr. Seuss where the illustrations are as important as the prose. Also, that the story works on many levels - for children or very politically savvy adults. Social satire or beautiful commentary on life's foibles that children and adults "get." One of my favorite indie authors is Boston Teran. He isn't exactly in the aforementioned category. Just read at his publisher's website about a first book by a young woman author - The Tried and True Tales of Phineas Ichabod Rate - and it IS in the genre I love. Go to: hightoppublishing.com and click on Phineas Competition to see the video. I'm not an Illustrator, but they have a $10,000 prize for the winning illustrator. Going to re-read Gulliver's Travels soon.

[Bria]

Hello, I'm Bria! Pleased to meet you all. I've been on Goodreads for a little while but this is my first time joining any groups. I don't usually read children's lit, but sometimes I read YA. I self-published my first e-book in the Kindle Store. O Brother, What Art Thou? is a fictional short story about my dog and my cat. The story is part of an e-book series called Lance & Ringo Tails. I hope to release a new e-book about their adventures once a month. The story is appropriate for all ages, but targeted for animal lovers 10+. I like to write in many genres, but I never intended to write for a younger audience. It's been really fun and quite a learning experience to self-publish.

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Charlene wrote: "Hello All. I am Charlene and just getting a little more "into" GoodReads after being a member for a long time. Have been distracted by a kidney transplant and my recovery. All is going great. Read ..."
Welcome Charlene Glad you joined our group. Also, glad you're doing better physically. I'm going to check out some of Lewis Carrol's books and Jonathan Swift's. Thanks for mentioning them. Carol

[Cheryl]

Hi there,
I'm in Tampa and I write Christian ebooks for all ages. I have a new YA mystery/adventure series starting with Lost in the Woods: A Bible Camp Mystery and a new YA Bible study plan (with short stories) called Just Like Jonah Wail Tales Workbook.
Glad to connect!

[Neal]

Hello all,

My name is Neal Fox. I just self-published my first kid's book of poems that I also illustrated. Got a couple more in the works.
It's out in Kindle, PDF, paperback and soon Nook and iPad versions.

Just learning the ropes about indie publishing. Don't know much about Goodreads yet so I hope it's okay to put a link to the book. I'll post it, but if it's breaking a rule let me know and I'll take it down.

Nice to meet you all.

www.amazon.com/Its-Weird-Grow-Beard-e...

[[deleted user]]

Cheryl wrote: "Hi there,
I'm in Tampa and I write Christian ebooks for all ages. I have a new YA mystery/adventure series starting with Lost in the Woods: A Bible Camp Mystery and a new YA Bible study plan (with ..."

Hi Cheryl,
Welcome to the group. I love the idea that you write Christian ebooks. That's great. Carol

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Peter wrote: "Hello,
I am a professional artist and illustrator, born in Glasgow, and currently working in the UK after 20 years of living and working in France. I am seeking to contact authors who require illus..."
Hi Peter, just wanted to welcome you to the group. We are certainly an international group. I'm still working on honing my writing skills as much as my time allows - having fun with it.

[Cherokee]

Hello, my name is Cherokee, I am from Southern Indiana, now residing in Northern Kentucky. I am not an author as of yet, but that is in the workings. Hoping to meet other children authors & new friends. It is good to be here.

http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/14...